Teufelberger Resc Tech 8mm – Static Rescue Rope for tactical Operations

This article was sponsored by Teufelberger. The Resc Tech is an exceptionally lightweight rescue rope with high breaking strength. Listed by Teufelberger as an “Accessory Cord,” it can be used similarly to a load-bearing prusik cord. Ideal for rappelling and setting up anchors from multiple fixed points. “The RescTech was developed as a lightweight and […]

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Eliteclimb Raptor – Lightest Ice Tool made from Carbon

As I reviewed my ice climbing equipment with the idea of weight optimization, it occurred to me that significant weight could also be saved with the ice tool itself. Moreover, my old Petzl Ergo was a bit too aggressive for ice, and the AustriAlpin K.Ice.R was relatively heavy. So I looked at ice tools with […]

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