Rik Henderson brings us his review of the Makalu Jacket from Sherpa, the flagship hardshell of a small brand committed to making a BIG impact You would be forgiven for not knowing much about Sherpa Adventure Gear. This small brand, originally founded in 2003 by Tashi Sherpa and his family to help the people and […]
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Rik Henderson brings us his review of the Apalone Hardshell Jacket from Ferox, a brand new independent British outdoor clothing company that specialises in waterproof garments When I first saw Ferox’s subtle, pre-launch campaign pop on Instagram, I was intrigued and interested to say the least, a company who from the outset showed they were
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Rik Henderson reviews the Montane Fast Alpine Stretch Neo Jacket which has been tested thoroughly on his recent round of the top 100 Welsh Peaks. I hate Goretex!…….Ok that’s a little over the top, I think its more a case of Gores 3-layer waterproof fabric disliking me. I run hot when undertaking any physical activity, truth
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Dave Roberts Reviews the Paramo Quito Jacket in glorious orange, with an update of how well the jacket is performing FIVE YEARS later. Having run all winter in a black Paramo Adventure Light Smock, in the dark may I add, I had to get hold of one that made me a bit more visible. While
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Dave Chick gives his Sprayway Men’s Palmer Jacket Review . . . Sprayway are no stranger to the British weather having been established in the Peak District in the 1970s. After originally making sailing clothing their location in Manchester and its typically inclement weather saw a natural move to waterproof fabrics for the general outdoors.
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Hardy People’s Poncho – First Look Tryfan Williams brings us a super fresh, still in the Mud and Routes gear testing phase, first look at the Hardy People’s Poncho. This Poncho sent to us by the People’s Poncho company, is from the Hardy range, which comes in a variety of colours including; Camouflage, Navy, Fisherman’s
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Mammut Trovat Tour HS Jacket Review Tryfan Williams navigates a wet July in Snowdonia and brings us the Mammut Trovat Tour HS Jacket Review. What they say With the Trovat Tour HS you are well-protected when walking and traveling. The comfortable 2-layer DRYtech jacket can be adapted to whatever activity you want thanks to the
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The Montane Spektr Smock is an ultra-lightweight hard shell that’s designed for fast and light outdoor activities. In reality – that’s running, backpacking and just about any other time you don’t want to be carrying any more than you have to. The smock is constructed from eVent Super Lightweight 3 Layer and weighs in at a
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I’d always wanted a pair of these trews, but they were discontinued just as I was poised to purchase them a few years back. In the meantime, Paramo have released the wonderful Velez Adventure trews, and the not so wonderful Quito trews, but never a pair that were the perfect summer waterproof trews. So imagine
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If you’ve read any or perhaps all of my reviews of Paramo kit, you’d be forgiven for thinking that I’m a bit of a fanboy. I’m not, though having so far been impressed with all the kit put before me that’s a logical assumption to make. It was therefore almost a relief when I finally found a
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Following on from the other Paramo reviews, you may have noticed a trend in colour. Even my summer smock is a fetching black. Not so my winter coat. My Aspira Jacket – circa 2007 and a honeymoon present, so I better hope that I don’t get THAT year wrong. This is red and proud to be
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Winter conditions call for suitable kit, and these Paramo Aspira Trousers are designed for any winter conditions you’re likely to encounter. With padded knees and backside, you can comfortably sit or kneel in the snow; useful if you’re doing serious climbing or just sitting down on the summit enjoying a cuppa. This does mean that
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If you’re looking for a balance of lightweight and breathability – the Paramo Velez Adventure Light Smock is one option. Perhaps it isn’t a lightweight option once you consider that it weighs in about 600g, but it’s certainly breathable. Constructed from Nikwax Analogy Light, this offers the same performance as the rest of the Paramo
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Not only but also, the Golite Poncho Tarp is primarily a light weight tarp shelter made from SiLite fabric that doubles up as a poncho, though is more of a Tarp Poncho than the other way around. Tarp – The main problem with tarps is working out how to pitch them. The second problem, once you know
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Ok, it seems that whatever those fine guys at Paramo decide to release, i buy. The trusty old cascada trousers, circa 1967, were mostly hole and thread and both the pocket zips lost their effacy at around the same time at the Berlin Wall. They were also bulky, designed to be worn and never packed
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