Outdoor Gear Chat
Join Cathy and Wayne as they chat about the pro's (and the con's) of technical outdoor clothing and equipment.Outdoor Gear Chat takes a lighthearted peek inside the wonderful world of fabrics, garments, footwear and equipment helping you to understand some of the science behind how to stay dry, how to stay comfortable and how to choose the best outdoor kit for you.
Outdoor Gear Chat
Episode 7: Trad Climbing Gear - Nice Rack!
Wayne's getting into trad climbing so he and Cathy are joined by British Mountain Guide, Author and DMM Ambassador Libby Peter to discuss what gear he should select for his first rack and why. Learn about why there are so many different types of nuts, cams, hex's and krabs, when you may want to use an extender, why coloured karabiners are a great idea and how Cathy unintentionally made an American climber very, very happy!
Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity:
Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay Trust
To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:
Buyers Guide to Building Your First Trad Rack — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)
Skills : Climb — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
Climbing Knowledge — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
The British Mountaineering Council (thebmc.co.uk)
You can buy Libby's book here:
Rock Climbing: Essential Skills and Techniques (climbers-shop.com)
