Overview The North Face Route Rocket 16 is a minimalist climbing pack designed for multi-pitch routes, alpine scrambles, and fast-and-light missions where every gram counts and every feature must earn its place. Originally developed with input from climbing legend Peter Croft, this 16-litre pack is purpose-built for vertical terrain—whether you’re hauling it up a granite…
A rugged, supportive approach shoe built for long days and rough terrain Build & Materials The Boulder X is built like a tank. The full rubber rand wraps the toe and sides, offering serious protection against rock strikes and abrasion. The board-lasted construction gives it a stiff, supportive feel—more akin to a light mountaineering boot…
I picked up the Rock Blitz 15 as a dedicated multi-pitch climbing pack, but it’s since become my go-to for everything from fast-and-light scrambles to gym days and even the odd gravel ride. It’s not trying to be a do-it-all pack—but what it does, it does brilliantly. Design & Build The design is minimalist but…
The Patagonia Women’s Triolet Jacket is a versatile and durable hardshell jacket designed for a variety of outdoor activities. Design and Fit The Triolet Jacket is designed with a focus on functionality and comfort. It features a three-layer GORE-TEX fabric that is both waterproof and breathable, ensuring you stay dry in wet conditions while allowing…
First Impressions First impressions, the Arc’teryx Gamma Pants are a sleek and minimalist design. They felt robust yet light, with craftsmanship oozing from every stitch – just what you’d expect from Arc’teryx. Fit and Comfort The moment I slipped them on, I knew the fit was a winner. Cut with an athletic cut, providing comfort…
The Mountain Equipment Makalu Jacket is a high end waterproof jackets designed to serve serious outdoor enthusiasts with the highest performance waterproof jacket. Following are the key review details regarding features, pros, and cons of the jacket. Features The Mountain Equipment Makalu Jacket is made from Gore-Tex’s new ePE membrane, which is lighter, more resilient,…
The Edelrid Pinch and Petzl GriGri are both assisted-braking belay devices with some slight differences. Here’s a break down of the pros and cons. Edelrid Pinch Features Constructed of an aluminium body with steel components, the Edelrid Pinch is compact and light , with an innovative attachment system that allows it to connect directly to…
The highly popular Rungne Magdust is an elite climbing chalk promising superior friction. Does it live up to the hype? Features The Rugne Magdust comes in both chunky and fine powder options and is made from 100% ultra-pure magnesium carbonate for ideal sweat absorption and friction. The ultra-pure magnesium carbonate promises good grip in both…
The Nalgene Wide Mouth Bottle is a classic, versatile water bottle that’s been a firm favourite among outdoorsy types for decades. Features Pros Cons Conclusion The Nalgene Wide Mouth has long been a classic, dependable, and versatile water bottle. Durable, easy to clean, and fairly inexpensive, it’s a great option for both backcountry and day-to-day…
Design and Build Quality The Sprayway Vihar Jacket features a 2-layer GORE-TEX ePE membrane construction that is fully waterproof, windproof, and breathable. The outer shell is 100% recycled polyester and the lining is 100% recycled polyamide which means it’s very eco-friendly. Synthetic ThermoSphere™ Insulation sits at 100g on the body and 80g on sleeves and…
Design and Build Quality The Haglöfs Spitz GTX Pro is built with 40D and 70D 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro which achieves the perfect balance between robustness and breathability in extreme conditions. It’s extremely well built with reinforced shoulders, sleeves, and hip for strength against abrasion from gear and rough grounds. Weather Protection The Spitz GTX Pro…
Black Diamond’s Vapor helmet is the first call for climbers looking for exceptionally light gear without compromising on safety. Design and Build Quality The Black Diamond Vapor helmet is extremely light at 155 grams making it one of the lightest climbing helmets on the market. The helmet features a combination of EPP foam with a…
