Articles & Guides: Category 3
Guides and comparisons on climbing and bouldering, backed by sources.
This is about buying and climbing: which shoe fits which foot, which belay device is good enough to start on, and how to keep a rope in shape over the years. Every fact rests on manufacturer data, the German Alpine Club or the standard, and the sources are linked in the article.
If you are starting out, begin with the basics: gym or rock, your first set of gear, and the best climbing areas in Germany. The articles themselves are still written in German.
Climbing shoes
Hallux Valgus and Climbing: Tips and the Right Shoes
By Kelechi Meister·
Harnesses
Ultralight Climbing Harnesses: Saving Weight on the Wall
By Kelechi Meister
Buying guides
Chalk & Magnesium Compared: What Is Actually Worth It?
By Kelechi Meister
Climbing shoes
Climbing Shoes for Kids: The Right First Pair
By Kelechi Meister
Buying guides
Buying a Via Ferrata Set in 2026: Standard, Recalls and Picks
By Kelechi Meister
Climbing shoes
Vegan Climbing Shoes: The Best Cruelty-Free Options
By Kelechi Meister
Buying guides
The 5 Best Crash Pads of 2026 Compared
By Kelechi Meister
Bouldering
Complete Bouldering Gear: What Do You Actually Need?
By Kelechi Meister
Harnesses
Buying a Climbing Harness: What to Look For
By Kelechi Meister
Buying guides
Belay Device for Beginners: Tube, Assisted Tube or Grigri?
By Kelechi Meister
Buying guides
The Best Climbing Shoes for Beginners 2026
By Kelechi Meister
Guide
Outdoor Climbing in Germany: The Best Crag Destinations
By Kelechi Meister
Guide
Climbing Gym vs. Bouldering Gym: What Is the Difference?
By Kelechi Meister
Guide
The Best Bouldering Gyms in NRW: Where to Climb in North Rhine-Westphalia
By Kelechi Meister
Guide
The Best Bouldering Gyms in Bavaria: Our Top Picks
By Kelechi Meister
Buying guides
The 10 Best Climbing Shoes of 2026 Compared
By Kelechi Meister
Guide
Climbing Gear for Beginners: What Do I Need?
By Kelechi Meister