Detour Gear Zone


Mountaineering and Climbing Gear


Warning!!! Some aspects of climbing, mountaineering, hiking, and other related outdoor activities are potentially hazardous. Any person using this equipment is personally responsible for their own safety in the outdoors. Detour Gear Zone and our personnel do not offer instruction on the proper use of the technical equipment we sell. Books can help but are no substitute for qualified personal instruction with an emphasis on using all appropriate techniques and backup systems. The information on our publications is provided for making purchasing decisions only. Testing results, equipment ratings, and specifications, if stated, are those provided to Detour Gear Zone by the manufacturer. If the purchaser contemplates subjecting any piece of equipment contained in this website to any rigorous use which may approach the stated test rating contained in this website, the purchaser should first contact the manufacturer prior to use to obtain further test rating information. The products in this website are intended for recreational use only. Detour Gear Zone shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of the products featured in this website. Please be advised to check your equipment after each use for possible damage or signs of excessive wear. An early retirement is the prudent course of action for any piece of questionable gear.