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Mountaineering Gear Reviews
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When you are in the mountains, the right gear is often the difference between a sufferfest and something you'd like to do again. Ensuring you have the best down sleeping bag for your budget is a game changer. Lucky you, our dedicated team of testers has bought, tested and compared the rest of the mountainista essentials: from the best mountaineering backpacks, top mountaineering boots and best ice axes. Last but not least, don't forget about our comparative altimeter watch reviews.

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