If you're a climber, check this out - it's a simple carabiner modification using Sugru, which stops your carabiner from being cross-loaded while belaying. Genius stuff...We've used Sugru in the past and it really is a brilliant bit of kit

Just how strong is a Black Diamond wire-gate carabiner and how is it tested? We sent OM roving reporter Ben Winston to BD central in Salt Lake City, Utah to find out.Lots more to follow in the next few days, but here's how the company tests its wire

more force than a short length of ropecan cope with, so for reliable protection, you need to be clipped inusing a device that dissipates force if you fall.The idea is that you have two wide-gate carabiners on separate leashesattached to your harness, so

Black Diamond Factory Tour Black Diamond Factory TourEver wondered what an outdoors techncial hardware production facility looks like? How carabiners or trekking poles or ice screws are actually made? Well, here's the hard engineering truth

or ridiculously pretentious. Or maybe both. Not sure which, give it a year...Don't say we're not educational here on OM - this is how carabiners are made. Oddly fascinating stuff and well worth a look if you're interested in how carabiners are made

, an advancedignition system and a fuel-level indicator so you know when you need totop it up with butane gas. Constuction is metal for durability, it hasa carabiner clip and strap and even a built-in LED light.Dual Flame TechnologyThe secret to the lighter's windproof

ininclusive packs, so, for example, you'll be able to buy a full set ofnuts in one packet for £50, or alternatively a half set of smallor large nuts. Also available will be sets of ten quickdraws, a belaydevice and locking carabiner combo and so on.We had a

has never been higher, with the acclaimed filmof Touching the Void picking up a BAFTA for best British film lastmonth leading to a spate of media appearances. He pops up on thecatalogue's cover, climbing with a mouthfull of carabiner, whileinside he

of a devicebeing developed to detect the tiny distortions in carabiners thatprecede catastrophic failure under loading. Checkout the originalstory on the Outside web site

for USB and Mini USB sockets as well as three common phone variants. There's a storage pocket in the carry case to keep them handy as well.Finally there's a mini-carabiner to allow you to hang the carry case and charger from a pack or any other convenient