Black-Diamond From Moosejaw

Whilst the C4’s are not the best for everything, they are pretty much well SUITED FOR ALL SITUATIONS, and for others, they ARE the best! Their double-axle design gives them…

- Marcelo, 04/15/10
Rio de Janeiro

I have been really impressed with the quality and ease of use with these cams. They seem to fit anywhere. The double axle makes a very smooth clean pull as you are trying to p…

- Brett, 12/09/09
GA

I figured Id need two or three of these, but to be honest I haven't placed it once. I think I should have started with 1 and then worked my way down.…

- MIKE, 05/26/09
South of Boston

This stuff is bomber. They're ridiculously small, but their holding power and versatility belie their size. I did a hanging belay from a tiny crack on steep slab using 3 of th…

- JONATHAN, 05/26/09
Yosemite

The harness is nicely padded so you won't feel the pain for at least a few minutes of solid hang time. The legs are adjustable and have the safety option of doubling back on…

- Andrew, 12/31/08
Waukesha

Great package deal for anyone starting out. I followed other's advice about size. I wear a 32" and went for the large...perfect fit. It all came in a nice mesh bag to hold eve…

- Seth, 10/23/08
Eagan

These screws put all others to shame.. They thread water ice like a hot knife through butter.…

- ANDREW, 06/09/10
PASCAGOULA

absolutely amazing, although on the expensive site. but the few bucks, you will love the handle to screw it fast fast fast, when you really need it in some 90° ice... We had…

- Timea, 05/01/10
Puebla (MEX), Poprad (SVK), Graz (AUT)

I wore the pack with 3.5 liters of fluids and snacks and gear for a day hike in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife reserve in Lawton, OK. The hike involved a lot of boulder hoppi…

- Andrew, 04/29/10
Edmond, OK

The reACTIVE suspension system's comfortable shoulder straps and hip belt really does work efficiently and effectively. Scrambling up and down inclines and rocks never felt ea…

- Julian, 02/12/10

I bought this harness at the end of 2009 and it's been awesome. I've used in the gym and with trips to hocking hills/red river gorge and I can say that for the money, this ha…

- Timothy, 04/26/10
Columbus

This is a very comfortable harness that will work for almost all situations. The adjustability is great. The sizes listed are fairly accurate to order online. The buckles a…

- Coy, 01/02/10
San Diego

Does everything a general mountaineering axe should! Ive taken mine up quite a number of peaks and shes shown a bit of wear but who wants a shinny axe anyway! Don't use her as…

- BEN, 03/10/10
CREIGHTON

Used a couple weeks ago on Mt Rainier, much much lighter than my old axe. I am 5'10" and 70 cm was a good length, however 65 cm would have been just as good. Adze and pick are…

- Casey, 06/21/10
The Lone Star State

these things are rock solid. they are great for climbing or replacing the heavy biners that come with ENOs.…

- Louis, 03/12/10
Mount Berry, Georgia

This is my second set of Neutrino's, following the first lot I got for Christmas that made my rack of camalots ridiculously good looking. I love the action of the wiregates an…

- David, 02/12/10

This harness is amazing. I bought mine a few years back and never had to/wanted to replace it. sometimes, just for fun, i sleep in it while hanging in a tree. its comfortable…

- DENISE, 01/15/10
East Lansing

Great harness for glacier travel and general mountaineering. Not having a tie in loop makes it super easy to put on and take off without having to step through, which is a plu…

- Drew, 04/02/09

The Black Diamond Quicksilver Draws do there job. there is no down turn here. they are light and very easy to clip and for the price you cant get much better than that. Just g…

- Andrew, 05/07/09
Webberville

I've been using these for several months. They are lightweight for the price and feel nice in your hand when you are reaching to make that clip. Buy 'em.…

- SHAD, 01/18/09
Portland OR

Having a solid helmet like this is mandatory when rappelling. It is comfortable to wear and has a no nonsense design with functionality closely followed by beauty. The headlam…

- Matthew, 12/08/09

I recently took a bad climbing fall and had to be evac'ed to the hospital. Both I and others on the scene believe that if I had not been wearing a helmet, the consequences wou…

- STEVE, 10/19/09
Bellingham

A BIG REDESIGN FROM PREVIOUS YEARS BLOCKEDKEYWORD ALL FOR THE GOOD. THE ANNOYING STORM FLAP OVER THE MAIN POCKET HAS BEEN ELIMINATED. THE TOO-SMALL H20 PORT HAS BEEN REPLACED…

- DAVID, 03/13/07
Colorado

If you aren't carrying 40 days of food, clothing, and toiletries with you and are having one of those days where you feel like going for a day hike or run but don't want to le…

- Adam, 09/01/09
Boulder, Co

I'm not even a Star Wars fan but that was the only "clever" subject I could come up with ..... and hey - I never claimed to be clever or creative or even 1/2 way intelligent,…

- John, 01/07/10
Chicago

I'm not even a Star Wars fan but that was the only "clever" subject I could come up with ..... and I never claimed to be clever or creative or even 1/2 way intelligent, so scr…

- John, 01/07/10
Chicago

it's comfy and hugs the head given it's rear of head strap. however, beware that this helmet in a M/L fits those with a big BUT NARROW head ear-to-ear but not a big BUT WIDE h…

- Rose, 07/06/07
BERKELEY

I was trying to decide between the Petzl Meteor and this helmet. I choose the Tracer because it didn't look awkward on my head and had an adjustment dial that was easy to use…

- JENNIFER, 04/26/10
LANGHORNE

I ordered this climbing package to get ready for my first outdoor climbing experience in Red River Gorge. When I received it in the mail and the first thing I noticed, to my s…

- Elyse, 09/25/09
Indianapolis

Great Deal for any beginner climber, the harness is extremely comfortable and is great for all around climbing. I don't think you can find a better deal anywhere else for all…

- RYAN, 07/16/10
MOUNT AIRY

So I struggled a bit at first with the flick lock, which is one of the reasons why BD poles are so popular. And no, there aren't any instructions on the package. I guess the…

- J, 03/27/10

am a big guy (6'1", 250lbs) with a bad knee blown out in college lacrosse and rely on sticks to get me down mountains...i really put alot of stress on them so i do not have to…

- Phillip, 03/30/09
WELLFLEET

Best one in the business I've used. Great for overall mountaineering. It's really light weight and won't weigh you down. Very useful!…

- Quinn, 07/23/09

Excellent tool--65-70cm ideal length for entry-mid level snow-bridge probing. Light weight easy for hand transitioning during step-kicking as the leash is removable.…

- STEPHEN, 07/31/08
EVANSTON

This pack is uber-awesome. It's great for day trips on the trail, carrying pistachios on the slopes, and even bringing stuff to and from work and school. If you are looking…

- Matt, 06/03/10
Dirty Jersey

I understand the design and the ease of the flip-lock system, but they seem rather fragile. They don't flip and lock as easily as I thought they would. They're light and sup…

- MICHAEL, 03/18/10
Seattle

Can't complain about these poles. They're light but very sturdy. Perhaps my only criticism is that the grip below the main handle is not very comfortable. It's just a faux san…

- Jin-Boon, 03/15/10
Australia

I demoed these twice before I decided to purchase ones of my own. They have a little more weight than the fusions. I find the little extra weight helps me get good placement…

- Andrew, 12/15/09
Kalamazoo

This is about the best semi-professional axe available solid placements, great swing, light, about everything you need for ice, medium difficulty mixed or even the toughest al…

- JURAJ, 05/23/08
LEVOCA PRESOVSKY KRAJ

Great Harness if you need adjustability. Wow I cant believe I spelled adjustability right on my first try! This is a great harness is you are going to be changing layers und…

- Owen, 01/08/10
Santa Barbara Ca

I just used this ice axe to climb the Kautz Glacier route on Mt. Rainier and it was perfect. Lightweight and very nice in the hand. You barely even realize your holding it b…

- BRIAN, 10/13/09
Glen Mills

This axe is well designed and well built. It is really light for quick ascents to the glacier and does not weigh you down as you climb. This axe has wow factor when you pick…

- Dean, 08/18/09
Washington

I DO really like this harness, but was unsure about which size to get. I have 22.5 inch thighs (sigh)and a 27 inch waist. So, due to my leg size I was worried about getting th…

- Laurie, 02/21/10

Got this as a gift for my girlfriend and she loves it. Not only does she like the color, but it fits comfortably as well and has all the basic features needed. Perfectly padde…

- Kevin, 06/30/10
Durham, NC

Great combo at a pretty nice price, purchased as a descender for canyoneering, all the quality expected from BD, definetly would reccommend it…

- guillermo, 02/25/10
mexico

Love the belaying smoothness. I can easily belay someone that is a lot lighter than me by using the smooth side, without messing up my rope any. or I can belay someone a lot h…

- Jarod, 02/02/10

fit me great and its pretty comfortable…

- GRAHAM, 06/25/08
Richmond, KY

Good harness for mountaineering and general rock climbing. Adjustable and detachable leg loops make putting on while wearing crampons easy. Padding is nice, and 4 gear loops i…

- JONATHAN, 05/17/08
COSTA MESA

This harness fit true to size and the quick adjust feature makes it easy to get in and out of. It was comfortable for a full day of climbing. I was very happy by the way it…

- Alissa, 10/17/08
Bishop, CA

I got this for the girlfriend, who I've been dragging out about once a month since. NEVER any complaints about the harness, only about leaving her on the wall half way up unti…

- allen, 09/25/09
Grand Rapids

This harness is a lot more comfortable than my old one, and although the no double-back straps are a little scary at first, once you get used to them, I guess they are a bit f…

- Daniel, 06/02/10
Santa Rosa, CA

This is a comfy harness, I like the look and fit of it. I am a 34 jean and got large, I would get medium next time, I tighten it all the way around the waist…

- Andrew, 05/26/10
Australia

Easy to place. Just wish there was color coding on the cable as well--can be hard to tell the color on the small ones when scraped up. Also the biner that come with them is t…

- MATTHEW, 06/24/08
BOULDER

You should definitely get these. Simple to use, durable, and they have the black diamond name (so you know they are good). Perfect for setting up top-rope anchors and a nece…

- AJ, 08/25/09
Chicago

I've had my Contacts for years, so I can't speak to the new steel used in this version, but I know the design is solid. I've used them all over the Cascades as well as in the…

- Michael, 04/14/10
Bozeman

Never rust, easy on/off, and people who don't do outdoors have no idea what they are but when you tell them they are "crampons", they seem to think they belong in a woman's ba…

- , 05/22/10
Earth

These draws do the trick. Plain and simple, they are easy to clip, light, and as cheap as they come. They seem strong, though I am too scared to take a big lead fall yet, but…

- ZACH, 07/08/08
MOSES LAKE

I picked these up because you get 6 draws for less dough than most other companies' 5 packs. The wire gates feel good when clipping the rope, a little stiff at first but I li…

- Riccardo, 06/02/10
Orlando, FL