BMC gear maintenance advice booklets
Want to know more about the equipment used for climbing and mountaineering? Our range of advice guides are full of useful information for experienced climbers and novices alike. We cover the different types and uses of equipment, the standards they must adhere to and detail essential care and maintenance tips.
A climbers guide to bolts
Learn how to assess the safety of bolts and lower-off's when sport climbing outside with this handy guide.
Passive protection guide for climbers and mountaineers
Essential gear for traditional rock climbing. Everything you need to know about nuts, micro nuts, hexes and camming nuts.
Harnesses guide for climbers and mountaineers
Fall off and dangle in comfort, whilst carrying all the kit you need by wearing the right harness. Read all about them here.
Ropes guide for climbers and mountaineers
Confused between half, double and twin ropes? Unsure when to retire your trusty sport rope? So were we, until we read this handy ropes guide!
Helmets guide for climbers and mountaineers
We've come a long way since the heavy fibreglass hell of old school helmets. Help decide on the best helmet for you, and learn how to look after it and when it should be retired.
Climbing gear maintenance guide
This handy booklet discusses how to care for your climbing and mountaineering equipment, and when to throw gear away. It is made up of 11 brief chapters with key advice - such as causes of degradation and discard criteria - on the full range of technical equipment from karabiners to ascenders.