BLACK DIAMOND STORM 375 HEADTORCH
The latest iteration of the BD Storm 375 is a compact, feature-laced powerhouse of a headtorch. Firing a 375-lumen beam, there’s a handy tap-operated brightness setting, as well as a dual-button system that allows you to cycle between the main beam, a smaller, localised beam for in-camp faffing and a red light to minimise the pain of those alpine starts in the dark. With IP67 waterproofing, easy safety lock and a battery indicator, this has all the bells and whistles, but in a simple, usable package. £50, eu.blackdiamondequipment.com
BLACK DIAMOND FOCUS CLIMBING SHOES
A dual-velcro, slipper-style shoe, the Focus is marketed as an intermediate choice, but with a curved sole and aggressive toe box, we’d say this is at the top end of that spectrum.…