The harness uses a Speed Adjust buckle which saves time and eliminates the chance of making a mistake when tying in. The TrakFIT leg loops are fully adjustable, which is great when you have to accommodate extra layers of clothing when alpine or ice climbing. ...
two-way zippers are essential for enabling leg mobility while sitting or stepping into a vehicle. On more technical jackets, a two-way zipper makes it easier to wear a climbing harness while wearing the jacket.
It features a three-way adjustable hood that’s helmet compatible and that has a mouldable peak. The hand pockets are huge – easily big enough to hold an OS map – and I found them to be accessible while wearing a climbing harness or abackpackwith a hipbelt. There’s also an internal...
For sport climbing in the Ao Nang area, take at least a 200-foot (60m) rope, 16 quickdraws, a belay device, a helmet, a harness, and shoes. You’ll also want to bring lots of chalk and a dry bag—especially in the rainy season. Should you forget something, multiple local shops ...
The Mythic G is unapologetically niche – focused on alpine use, be it mountaineering, climbing, or skiing. The fit is slim, the hem is short, and the two handwarmer pockets are positioned quite high, for use with a harness. While the quality of the materials is very high quality (the...
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typically measure between 50 to 80 meters in length, and are designed to catch lead falls without the use of a second rope (the other element in catching a fall is your harness). For any sort of single-pitch climbing, and for the vast majority of multi-pitch, a single rope is what ...
The Zions include an integrated belt, which sits flush and doesn’t abrade under aclimbing harness. Personally, I like having built-in adjustability — my waist changes size through the day, and I enjoy not having to worry about a separate belt. The Zion’s belt shows a touch of slippage...
Best High-Performance Gym Climbing Shoe 5.Scarpa Drago ($219) Best use:Gym, bouldering, sport Downturn:Aggressive Upper:Leather/synthetic What we like:A purpose-built comp shoe at a good value; comes in regular and low-volume versions. ...
Brands design approach shoes to be more climbing or hiking specific. La Sportiva created the five-product TX line to encompass the spectrum, with the TX3 located in the middle. The TX3s are lightweight enough to stash on your harness while climbing and durable enough to withstand hiking on ...