I have had my Petzl Tikkina2 for more than 3 years and still use it regularly. I went looking for a more powerful headlamp, and decided on the 200 Lumen Black Diamond Icon headlamp. [...]
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 A headlamp is indispensable for any camping trip! Having both your hands free to pitch a tent, braai, cook makes all these tasks less of an effort. It is also a great idea to pop one into your pack for an emergency situation. [...]  As my climbing partner is often significantly lighter than I am, and additionally often as inexperienced, the weight difference makes belaying me a fairly nerve-wracking experience for both parties involved: there’s nothing like taking a small fall and meeting your belayer going up as you come down. For this reason I have started a collection of trad gear to build belaying anchors, including this Black Diamond Daisy Chain. [...]  I won a Black Diamond Syncro Elliptic Trekking Pole at the first Ascent Trail Challenge 2011. There is something very manly about having a sturdy “walking stick” in your hand… [...]  I use these Black Diamond Quicksilver Screwgates on my Black Diamond 10mm Dynex 60cm Runner slings for making safe at belay stations and working on anchors. [...] A runner, or sling, is a length of webbing stitched into a loop. They have many uses, one of which is to make safe a belay station whilst rock climbing. [...]  A belay device is one of the few absolutely essential pieces of sports climbing equipment you will need to purchase. This simple piece of gear is attached to the climbing harness of the person belaying. I bought a Black Diamond ATC Belay Device to use in conjunction with my Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate Carabiner. [...]  I bought my Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate at Seven Summits to use in conjunction with my Black Diamond ATC belay device. [...] |
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