The DMM Torque Nut Set 1-4 covers big cracks with four passive pieces instead of a rack of large cams – at 374g for the set. Each asymmetric nut can be placed in several orientations, and each has its own extendable sling to keep rope drag down.

Torque Nuts come into their own in wet, icy or gritty cracks, where cams may be less suitable and a well-seated passive piece is the more dependable choice. That makes them a winter and alpine staple as much as a summer trad piece. The built-in extension means you can often skip the extra quickdraw, and the 14kN rating across the set is dependable large-crack protection. Choose them to trim big-cam weight from your rack or to carry all-weather pieces for the mountains.

Why you'll love it

• Versatile placements – each asymmetric shape rotates to cover a useful range of crack sizes
• Extendable sling – manage rope drag without always adding a quickdraw
• All-weather – a practical choice in wet or icy cracks where cams may be less suitable
• 14kN across the set – dependable protection for larger cracks
• Colour-coded sizes – grab the right one fast

Good to know

• Four sizes, 1 to 4
• Set weight: 374g
• Strength: 14kN
• Construction: aluminium alloy with textile sling
• Placement quality is critical – inspect all protection before use and follow DMM's instructions
• DMM stock code A1741/44

Who it's for

Intermediate and advanced trad climbers who want big-crack protection for summer routes, winter and alpine climbing, and wet or icy crack systems – especially anyone looking to cut large-cam weight from the rack.