Climbing Accessories

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Friction Labs Secret Stuff & Secret Stuff AF

Team Sky built their cycling success around making marginal gains, and Friction Labs Secret Stuff liquid chalk does much the same for the climber, reckons Rob Greenwood.

47 22 May, 2020

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Rob Greenwood's Bouldering 'Essentials'

Some say that bouldering, due to its elegant simplicity, is the purest form of climbing. Maybe that was once the case, but it certainly isn't now, with a plethora of products available that make a trad climber's rack look straightforward.

23 21 Dec, 2017

Crack Gloves from OR and Ocun

Crack gloves aren't just for softies and North Americans, says Toby Archer, they're great for gritstone too - particularly in the colder months. He checks out two models currently available in the UK.

52 17 Nov, 2017

Pongoose Climber 700 3-in-1 Clipstick

The clipstick has become a standard piece of equipment in the sport climber's rack, but the Pongoose Climber 700 offers something a bit different, with the ability to clip bolts, clip ropes, and even remove quickdraws. So how does it fare in practice?

9 20 Oct, 2017

An Introduction to Vegan Climbing Equipment

As a vegan, taking on a new sport/discipline requires research. With the help of the Veggie Guide team, we have put...

175 30 Mar, 2017

Beta Project Brush Stick

Beta Climbing Designs have long been known for by sport climbers for their famous clipstick; now the Project Brush Stick marks their...

26 21 Feb, 2017

Christmas Gift Guide: Goodies for £40 and Under

Christmas is nearly here, and as usual we've left present buying til the last minute. From seasonal staples...

12 Dec, 2016

Climbskin Hand Cream

This climber's hand care product is "effective, super practical and quickly absorbed" reckons Ellie Fuller. Downsides? Well, there's the...

28 28 Sep, 2016

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Berghaus products find a second life with Rehaused by Dirtbags

Berghaus has teamed up with Cumbrian climbing company Dirtbags to launch a new product range made out of repurposed materials. Rehaused by Dirtbags is a collaboration that takes Berghaus products that have reached the end of their usabl...

18 Jan