GRIVEL AIR TECH NEW-MATIC £135

The lightweight Air Techs feature 12 aggressively positioned spikes and a heel clip for B2 boots. This combination makes them ideal for steeper mountaineering and light climbing. They weigh 790g per pair and have a C2 rating, with Grivel promising these bestselling crampons deliver “perfect adherence” for ascents with a mix of rock and ice. VERDICT One of Grivel’s headline products, the Air Tech crampons are a reliable choice.