Ever had a really hard climbing session that just leaves your muscles aching for days? We're always looking for a drug free way to manage any aches and pains and often natural muscle rubs and therapies can provide a good solution. Today we review DoTERRA essential oil Deep Blue muscle rub. Will it provide a way to ease aches and pains? Emily from … [Read more...]
Climbing Frog Belay Glasses // Review
Belay glasses seem to be all the rage at the moment. They’re a save-all for your neck, according to the manufacturers and thankfully the cost of a pair has reduced dramatically in recent times. Today we review the Climbing Frog brand of belay glasses, which come in at less than half the price of some premium brands (with 10% off for 10 of our … [Read more...]
FrictionLabs Chalk // Review
FrictionLabs is a US based climbing chalk company currently boasting to have manufactured the highest purity of magnesium carbonate chalk on the market. “Why is this so great?!”I hear you ask. Well, chalk is a combination of magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate. The former traps moisture, leaving surfaces dry and the latter attaches water to … [Read more...]
Friction Labs Loose Chalk // Review
Very soon the UK is getting Friction Labs' new chalk products. We've got our hands on some to test out and give you the lowdown. Our tester, Beth gives her fully tested review of the chalk ball, followed here by her review of the full fantastical selection of loose chalk. It's true, there are many types of chalk. We never knew, but we do now … [Read more...]
The lowdown: Anodised Climbing Gear
Is there a difference between anodised and non-anodised climbing gear? If you've been into a climbing shop recently or been trad climbing you will probably have seen loads of nuts hanging around - some just silver and others in bright shiny colours. The coloured ones may look very nice, but why would you spend extra money on anodised climbing … [Read more...]
Review // Paramo Ventura Jacket
I'm only a recent convert to Paramo clothing - let's face it many of their jackets look like they're better suited to bird watching than mountaineering, even if they are technically capable of the latter. Less fashionable, more older-ramblers attire. However, I got a second hand Paramo smock top last year and loved it. I was keen to see what … [Read more...]
Adidas // Performance Waterproof Jacket // Review
Love: The colour! Price New: £110 What it’s best at: Lightweight waterproof for spring, summer and autumn - cragging and scrambling. What could be better: Zips … [Read more...]
Suntan Lotion: Review
In 2011, I went to South Africa for two months (in their summer), and I knew I would be outside all day so when looking for a suntan lotion I knew I would have to get something heavy duty. If you're planning on In the past I had just bought low factor lotion and reapplied it throughout the day. On this trip I really didn't want to risk getting … [Read more...]