There are a few features that make climbing shoes more eco-friendly and/or sustainably made. One of the most sustainable efforts you can make is to resole your climbing shoes instead of buying new ones....
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Can you name more than 10 mountaineering boot brands? Most climbers that we ask can’t. That’s why we’re listing all the climbing boot brands (and makers). And, if you want to see all these boots...
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“Sustainable” or “Eco” harnesses are challenging to find. The main reason for the lack of sustainable options is because harnesses are made of a mix of textile, foam, and metals....
In 2020 Black Diamond is dramatically changing their carabiner line. Most notably, all their snag-free wiregate hood wire carabiners are nixed. This post goes over what’s new, what’s gone,...
Many climbers wish their wiregate carabiners had clean keylock noses. This makes total sense. Wiregate carabiners are light, can have great gate actions, and are even better at withstanding gate shutter...
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The most eco-friendly ropes on the market today are Bluesign-certified, have PFC-free waterproof coatings, and/or are made of “recycled” material. Bluesign Ropes Edelrid – all dynamic...
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There are no UIAA or CE certifications, tests, or requirements for sustainability or eco-friendly efforts in climbing gear. Some companies are measuring, tracking, and reducing their environmental impact,...
Although I’m telling you about DPM Climbing please do not go to DPM’s website – more (or sudden) traffic will make Google think it’s a good resource. From 2011 to ~2017, DPM Climbing...
Do you remember that scene in 10 Things I Hate About You, where the dad makes his daughter wear the “Baby Belly” before going to a party? This is how I feel when I’m hiking out to my boulder...
Luckily there already are plenty of articles about climbing and parenting (blogs and magazine articles, and more), and the task seems to be within reach. It takes a bit of adaptability, careful choice...
In 2020, Five Ten is releasing a totally revamped version of the Hiangle and a brand new entry-level shoe called the Kirigami – also available in a kids version. We also saw a shoe called the Craw,...
In 2020 DMM is releasing a set of Halfnuts and is coming out with a locking carabiner called the Shadow. DMM Halfnuts – Passive Climbing Protection DMM took the classic DMM Wallnut profile and essentially...
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