Mountain Climbing Gear
There have been numerous advances in modern mountain climbing gear and climbing apparel. Ice tools have gone through perhaps the most dramatic advancements. New advances in material, technique, and climbing style have substantially impacted their design, with specialized ice tools becoming preferred to general mountaineering gear.
The basic mountain climbing gear consists of Mountaineering Packs, Ice Climbing Axes, Crampons, Climbing Harness, Ropes and Screamers, Ice Climbing Gloves, Helmets, Ice Screws and other protection, and specialized apparel like Belay Jackets.
Your safety is entirely your responsibility. Please consult a qualified teaching source or climbing guide regarding the proper selection and use of tools. This article is a reference only.
Oboz Teton Nubuck Review
posted: November 03, 2008
The Oboz Teton Nubuck is a favorite of ours for a light, durable, approach shoe.
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Revivex Down Cleaner Review
posted: October 01, 2008
The Revivex down cleaner will restore any sleeping bag or jacket that has lost loft and become dirty.
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Millet Prolight 45 Pack Review
posted: October 01, 2008
The Millet Prolight 45 pack is a lightweight and durable pack made for climbers, mountaineers, and lightweight backpackers.
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Golite Jam2 Pack Review
posted: July 09, 2008
The Golite Jam2 Pack is a simple, multipurpose backpack than can be used for almost any kind of outdoor adventure.
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Millet Silver Triaxiale Rope
posted: June 26, 2008
The Millet Silver Triaxiale Rope is a lightweight yet very durable rope for climbers who push themselves and their equipment.
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Millet Replikan Climbing Shoe
posted: June 17, 2008
The Millet Replikan Shoe is a technical and aggressive climbing shoe for the experienced climber.
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Patagonia Simple Guide Pants
posted: April 29, 2008
The Patagonia Simple Guide Pants provide protection from wind, snow, light rain. They also offer mobility, and durability, all at a low weight.
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Black Diamond Winter Bivy
posted: March 26, 2008
The Winter Bivy is a affordable, lightweight, and weather resistant solution for winter camping and climbing.
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GoLite Adrenaline 0
posted: February 08, 2008
The Adrenaline 0 is a very light and incredibly warm 800 fill 0 degree bag.
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Rab Phantom Grip Glove
posted: January 16, 2008
The Rab Phantom Grip glove is a great multipurpose glove that is wind resistant and grips well.
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Rab Vapour-Rise Trail Pants
posted: January 16, 2008
The Vapour-Rise Trail Pants are a lightweight, tough, and weather resistant pant for winter travels.
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Rab Kailash Jacket Review
posted: December 12, 2007
 The Rab Kailash Jacket is a tough windproof softshell that is very breathable.
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Rab Generator Jacket Review
posted: December 11, 2007
 The Rab Generator Jacket is an intelligently designed, lightly insulated, higher performance jacket. This is one of the lightest synthetic insulated jackets on the market.
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Rab Neutrino Endurance Jacket Review
posted: December 05, 2007
 The award winning ultralight down Rab Neutrino Endurance jacket is dressed up with a highly water resistant shell. It can tackle the toughest winter conditions imaginable. An added benefit to the Endurance shell is durability - we have used this jacket as a belay parka while ice climbing with no ill effects.
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GoLite Jam Backpack Review
posted: March 25, 2006
 For a pack that weighs 23 ounces(size large), the GoLite Jam has great features and load carrying capacity. It may be the best $89 pack on the market for mountaineering.
The GoLite Jam has a narrow pack profile that allows for good balance and arm swing clearance. That is an important feature to look for when selecting a pack for technical mountaineering.
The climbing features include the ability to carry two tools with Velcro tool retention straps, a climbing rope, skis/poles, and a small daisy chain for hauling and additional tool attachment.
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GoLite Momentum Review
posted: November 28, 2004
 Lightweight, wind resistant, breathable - the GoLite Momenutm Jacket is the most weather resistant soft shell jacket our review staff has tested. Weighing only 13 ounces, it offers outstanding soft shell performance for motion sports like hiking, climbing, biking, snowshoeing, etc..
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GoLite Infinity Review
posted: November 28, 2004
 The GoLite Infinity Pack has excellent load transfer and comfort for minimum weight. The suspension and harness of the GoLite Infinity allow the user to comfortably carry at least 40 pounds (18 kg). The volume of the pack in size large is 3,250 cubic inches (53 Liters) and the weight is 41 ounces (1162 grams). Our review team found this to be a great pack for overnight backpacking, mountaineering, and multi-day backcountry winter outings.
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Mountain Climbing Gear
Mountaineering Packs
Ice Tools
Crampons
Ice Screws
Climbing Harness
Ropes and Screamers
Ice Climbing Gloves
Helmets
Belay Jackets
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The Camp Orbit Express Draws are the perfect lightweight solution for every day sport use.
An ultralight weatherproof mountain shelter for two.
The Featherlite Wind Smock is a lightweight, very durable, windproof, and breathable top.
