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DMM DRAGON CAMS Cams are an extremely versatile and reliable form of trad protection. Despite the higher price tag, they’re a worthy investment, especially in areas with parallel cracks where you’ll struggle to find decent gear placements for nuts and hexes. Paired with DMM’s Phantom Wiregate carabiners, the matching colour coding enables quick ID. DRAGON CAM SET 00, 0, 1 £200 DRAGON CAM SET 2, 3, 4 £210 RACKED WITH DMM PHANTOM WIREGATE 6 PACK £50
DMM WALLNUT SET 1 – 11 £105 Nuts are the most common pieces of trad protection used in the UK, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. You’ll usually want around 10-12 nuts per rack, although on longer routes it’s not uncommon to carry double that. DMM’s Wallnuts are a classic example, this set includes sizes 1 – 11 for a variety of placement options. RACKED WITH BLACK DIAMOND OVAL KEYLOCK CARABINER £8
BLACK DIAMOND ATC GUIDE £26 & PEARLOCK SCREWGATE £12 A future-proof belay device for beginner trad climbers, this has dual holes and guide mode compatibility. Both features will come in handy when you have gained experience and start climbing more challenging routes. To go with it, you want a locking carabiner with a wide top bar. BD’s belay device and screwgate fit the bill perfectly.
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