Climbing

Sub-categories

Climbing Accessories

Chalk, clip sitcks and other miscellaneous climbing gear

Belay Devices & Locking Gates

Belay Devices, Locking Gates, Ascenders, Pulleys & Via Ferrata Gear

Helmets

Rock climbing and mountaineering helmets

Ropes

Climbing ropes, rope bags and other accessories

Training Aids

Fingerboards, bolt-on holds and training accessories

Climbing Shoes

Performance rock shoes for rock climbing or bouldering

Featured Review

Black Diamond Vapor & Capitan Helmets

Helmets have come a long way in recent years, and what was formerly lightweight is now midweight. Here we look at two different options from Black Diamond - the Vapor, perhaps the lightest climbing helmet on the market, and the Capitan, a knockabout workhorse at a more competitive price.

4 14 May

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKH editorial team

Edelrid Moe 3R - The first recycled harness

The Moe 3R is claimed to be the first climbing harness made almost entirely from recycled materials, an advance worth celebrating. On top of its environmental credentials it's solid, comfy, and very reasonably priced, says Toby Archer, making i...

10 May

Edelrid Salathe Lite - the best helmet is the one you'll want to wear

The last thing you want to be thinking about halfway up a pitch is your helmet. This lightweight and well-vented model should be easy to forget, says Tom Ripley - and he means that in the best way.

6 13 Jun, 2023

Julbo Sunglasses: Monterosa 2, Montebianco 2 and Shield M

Rob Greenwood looks at three pairs of sunglasses from Julbo, each coming with various lens options, and attempts to answer the key question of how an expensive pair of shades beats a budget alternative.

18 May, 2021

Julbo Women's Spark Sunglasses

A durable pair of shades with the option of a photochromic lens that ranges from cat 1 to cat 3 in response to light levels, the...

11 22 Jan, 2021

Julbo Shield Sunglasses

With a photochromic lens that adapts to light levels, the top-end version of Julbo's Shield is a pair of sunglasses that you can wear...

19 20 Oct, 2020

Black Diamond Vision MIPS helmet

Crossing over from the bike and skiing industries, MIPS (Multidirectional Impact Protection System) helmets are designed to...

7 9 Oct, 2020

Climbing Technology Orion Helmet

It may not set out to rewrite the rules, but we think Climbing Technology's Orion is an excellent take on the polystyrene style...

4 23 Jun, 2017

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

COROS unveils the second generation of its VERTIX 2 Carabiner

COROS Wearables Inc., makers of GPS sports wearables and training software for adventure and pro athletes, today announced the launch of its second generation VERTIX 2 Carabiner, made explicitly for climbers and mountaineers wishing to wear the...

2 Jun, 2023