Climbing Equipment, Outdoor Clothing and Accessory Gear Guides with Expert Advice from The Climbers Shop

Our team of climbing and outdoor experts here at The Climbers Shop have written Gear Guides to provide you with detailed information about important purchasing decisions such as which waterproof jacket, rock climbing shoes, walking boots, tent, sleeping bag or (even) camping stove will be right for you.

Gear Guides should contain the answers to any questions you might have when considering a purchase from our online shop but, if you cannot see a Gear Guide relating to the product(s) you are interested in, please contact us via eMail or telephone The Climbers Shop Support Team on : 01539 432 297

Current Gear Guides

Waterproof jackets and clothing - Gore Vs EVent A good quality breathable waterproof jacket is an essential bit of kit for time out in the mountains. Important for your safety and for your comfort. Read this Gear Guide	Rock Climbing Shoes Rock climbing shoes are the first and most important piece of equipment you can purchase to improve your rock climbing performance. Read this Gear Guide	Tents This tent guide is aimed to help you make an informed choice when choosing a tent. After all, you will have to live in it for a while at least. Read this Gear Guide
Sleeping Bags Sleeping bags vary a lot in price; you should know beforehand what to look for when buying one. In this section we aim to give you the information you need to buy the right sleeping bag, as buying the wrong one could lead to a long, cold, miserable night. Read this Gear Guide	Walking Boots A pair of ill fitting boots or boots that aren’t right for the activity you’re doing can ruin your day. We hope to give you that extra bit of knowledge and avoid those blisters. Read this Gear Guide	Stoves After a long days walking and pitching your tent the next thing you’ll want is a cup of tea and something to eat. A good stove is therefore a necessary part of your camping kit. Read this Gear Guide