Metolius Magnum Bouldering Crash Pad Review

May 17th, 2019 by gripped | Posted in Accessories, Gear, Indoor Climbing, Profiles | No Comments »

On the surface, it can seem like all crash pads are the same. All you really need is something to pad your fall when you get the beta wrong and save you from landing […]

Rock Star Peter Croft’s Crag Pack is the TNF Cinder 40

May 17th, 2019 by Dave Smart | Posted in Accessories, Gear, Profiles | No Comments »

It’s an open secret that some manufacturers have not learned: cragging is really hard on backpacks. Lots of packs can carry your load, haul bags can do it without tearing, but even in their […]

Mind Tools Aim to Keep You Psyched

December 4th, 2018 by gripped | Posted in Accessories, Gear, News, Rock | Comments Off on Mind Tools Aim to Keep You Psyched

Mind Tools are a climbing accessory created to help climbers overcome fear, making them the first mental training tool for climbers on the market. They are colorful slip covers that fit on most common […]

More Protection from New Petzl Meteor for 2019

November 28th, 2018 by gripped | Posted in Accessories, Gear | Comments Off on More Protection from New Petzl Meteor for 2019

For 2019, Petzl sticks to their plan to make helmets that offer side protection in addition to the standard top protection. The updated Meteor, Petzl’s most versatile helmet now offers enhanced protection that complies […]

The Helinox Chair One is Perfect for Camp Life

November 12th, 2018 by gripped | Posted in Accessories, Gear, Gripped Outdoors, Profiles | Comments Off on The Helinox Chair One is Perfect for Camp Life

After a hard day in the hills or backpacking, most of us don’t look forward to sitting on the rough, often damp ground. Secretly, despite our love for the outdoors, we miss our comfy […]

First Look: Grivel Air Tech 28 Pack for Alpine

August 12th, 2018 by gripped | Posted in Accessories, Gear, Video | Comments Off on First Look: Grivel Air Tech 28 Pack for Alpine

The Grivel Air Tech 28 is a lightweight compact rucksack for climbing and mountaineering. It has a clean and minimalist body with a roll-top closure. It has a tapered ergonomic shape for great comfort […]

First Look: Osprey Rook and Renn Packs for 2019

July 13th, 2018 by gripped | Posted in Accessories, Gear, Gripped Outdoors | Comments Off on First Look: Osprey Rook and Renn Packs for 2019

With a straightforward, lightweight design and capable feature set, Rook/Renn provides an exceptional opportunity for backpackers to experience the benefits of carrying an Osprey pack “Our new Rook/Renn Series is built with trusted Osprey […]

Review: Mountain Hardwear Splitter Station 40

May 28th, 2018 by gripped | Posted in Accessories, Gear | Comments Off on Review: Mountain Hardwear Splitter Station 40

The Splitter Station 40 is a robust new pack for 2018 that has a haul-bag shape and is constructed with 840d ballistic nylon construction with 600d TPU front paneling for abrasion resistance. There is […]

New Coloured Chalk Blends in With the Rock

May 8th, 2018 by gripped | Posted in Accessories, Gear, Profiles, Video | Comments Off on New Coloured Chalk Blends in With the Rock

One of the worst things about busy climbing areas is the ugly white chalk that marks heavily-used holds. To help fix the problem, Climbing Addicts has produced coloured chalk that blends into the stone. […]

MSR Introduces Fuel Canister Recycling Program

January 28th, 2018 by gripped | Posted in Accessories, Gear | Comments Off on MSR Introduces Fuel Canister Recycling Program

Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®) has launched a new fuel canister recycling program aimed to reduce the number of canisters that end up in landfills. Customers who return empty fuel canisters, made by any […]