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They may be C.A.M.P., but they're hardy! ;)

8/2/2017

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Although I have been involved in gear testing for several companies over the years, I rarely feel compelled to yell about any particular products, and certainly not on the internet. I am very committed to kit that I have used over the years, and that has served me well and particularly given me value for money, and these I share with people when they ask or whilst out on the hill.

Today however, I have been so impressed with a purchase that I thought I would share it.

I have been meaning to get some more hire crampons for a while, both to replace worn out ones, achieve a more professional look by having all the same (rather than my old 'uns), and to ensure client safety by having newer kit. There was no way I could either afford or justify all Grivel's, my preferred crampon, and the lesser versions such as Tiso own make or the Monte Rosas are still expensive, and have a flimsy strap that I don't rate.

I have even been looking on Ebay, as you can get Grivels in abundance, hardly worn, but £70-£80 is the norm even before postage. So today I just happened to be in Go-Outdoors when I stumbled across these C.A.M.P. Stalker crampons, a 12 point universal strap-on model. What a really good basic unit, and at what a price! £55. Joe Browns wants £85 for the same crampon, and the average internet price is £75.

I asked the fella for a pair to look at, smugly telling him that if they were good enough quality, I'd take a good few pairs. He replied confidently that I would be buying them then, and sure enough, I did. They are seriously robust crampons, that only come in 20-odd grammes more than G10's. They have 12 points, aggressive enough for easy climbing and steeper terrain, excellent straps and D-rings, integral anti-balling plates, a really firm spring adjuster and solid looking adjuster bars and chunky rubber baskets for the heel and toe.

In fact, the only thing I can fault is that the heel poles are quite narrow, so many wider boots may not fit snugly. I had initially thought that was due to them being designed for the slimmer Continental boots, but as you see on the picture, my Scarpa SL Activs are still a little wide, and my Mantas were similar. My Cumbres and Sportiva Evos fitted perfectly.

For the price, I think they are an exceptional bit of kit, so if you are in the market for some do-it-all crampons for walking and low grade gullies and the likes that won't break the bank, check them out. Just take your boots with you!
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