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Picking the Best Ice Axe
Review May 18, 2015

Picking the Best Ice Axe

by Ian Nicholson
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Picking the Best Ice Axe
May 18, 2015

Picking the Best Ice Axe

On the search for an ice axe? We can help with that. We tested 15 top of the line models to determine which performed...
Petzl Summit
Editors' Choice
Ice Axes May 18, 2015

Petzl Summit

The Petzl Summit is winner of our OutdoorGearLab Editors' Choice for the best all around ice axe because it scores at...
Grivel Air Tech Light
First Look
Crampons Jul 19, 2012

Grivel Air Tech Light

This is a very lightweight crampon. While obviously a poor choice for certain applications like waterfall ice...
Black Diamond Express
First Look
Ice Screws Nov 19, 2011

Black Diamond Express

The tried and true Black Diamond Express ice screw is a top contender for best ice screw. It has well-designed large...
CAMP Corsa Nanotech
Top Pick
Ice Axes May 18, 2015

CAMP Corsa Nanotech

The CAMP Corsa Nanotech is a super unique ice axe that is the second lightest in our review on one of the overall...
Petzl Sum'Tec
Top Pick
Ice Axes May 18, 2015

Petzl Sum'Tec

The Petzl Sum'tec is a true hybird ice axe of a traditional ice axe and an ice tool. The Sum'tec features a modular...
Petzl Summit Evo
Top Pick
Ice Axes May 18, 2015

Petzl Summit Evo

The Petzl Summit Evo is one of our top scoring ice axes and is very similar in design to our Editors' Choice award...
Petzl Glacier Literide
Top Pick
Ice Axes May 18, 2015

Petzl Glacier Literide

The Petzl Glacier Literide is our OutdoorGearLab Top Pick award winner for the best "Ultralight" ice axe. The Literide...
CAMP Corsa
Ice Axes May 18, 2015

CAMP Corsa

This is the lightest CEN B-rated ice axe in the world. It is made of 100 percent aluminum and the head is hot forged...
Grivel Air Tech Evolution
Ice Axes May 18, 2015

Grivel Air Tech Evolution

The Grivel Air Tech Evolution (often shorted to Grivel Evo) is one of our former award winners that remains an...
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