I never really had any use for carabiners prior to my service in the Marine Corps. During my enlistment, I attended the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center where we learned several methods of rappelling, cliff assaults, and general wilderness survival. We were all issued several carabiners for the course. Carabiners soon became very convenient […]
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NW Alpine Belay Jacket: Chosen for it’s warmth, toughness and minimal packed size
The NW Alpine Belay Jacket is a compressible and very comfortable synthetic-fill jacket built for cold and damp environments. What’s intriguing about this jacket is the apparent design quality and the company’s manufacturing location. NW Alpine began in 2010, and has since continued to produce top-quality alpine gear, cut and sewn in Portland, Oregon. It is […]
Loadout Room photo of the day | 31st MEU Recon Marines Rappel for Practice
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ethan Small, a reconnaissance Marine assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, simulates attacking a target through a window while rappelling down a rappel tower on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan, April 14, 2016. Prior to each deployment, the 31st MEU is thoroughly trained in […]
Climbing Rope 101: Everything You Need to Know About Climbing Ropes
There is really a lot say about climbing ropes – more than you might think and make a good use of – that is why we decided to tell you everything about everything you need to know about climbing ropes. We will also teach you how to choose a solid good climbing rope for rock […]
Rock Climbing Gear: Equipment Explained for Everyone
When you think about rock climbing gear, one of the first few things that come to mind might include things like clothing, ropes, and a helmet, but there are a lot more things you need to get in terms of equipment if you plan on participating in the pastime with any degree of safety. The […]