While this review might seem rather unseasonal, so’s the current weather. The Under Armour Coldgear Compression Leggings are well suited to any cold weather activity. This includes walking up Snowdon in May! In the recent cold snap, they were perfect for wearing underneath a thin wind-proof trouser (Montane Featherlite), without being too warm for running. I managed to […]
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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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Primus© Vacuum Bottle (1 ltr) Double-walled vacuum bottle in powder coated stainless steel with ClickClose seal and combined lid and mug. Offers excellent insulation and low weight without sacrificing durability. In use Heat-retention With the recent Winter chill and Snow covered mountains it has certainly stood up too the test. I’ve been taking it
Exped have long been the first port of call for reliable drybags, with many alternative offerings not quite good enough. The Airloks from direct sellers Alpkit however go some way to redressing that balance. The Alpkit Airloks are a lightweight drybag, which means they’re not designed to be as durable as your typical drybag, and
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Sugru is a malleable material, similar to plasticine that cures into hard rubber overnight. It’s exceptionally easy to work with and sticks to almost anything it seems. You might be a little underwhelmed at first, but once you realise the potential for this stuff, it’ll be as much an essential as duct tape. Mould it
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There’s only one ‘tache that still cuts it, and that’s got to be Tom Selleck. While other lesser men who’ve tried it have just looked like throwbacks to the 70s, he’s managed to carry it off with his timeless ‘tache. He really is the ‘tache god. There are still some arguments about the Merv Hughes, but
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It’s staggering how many people you see setting off from the usual trailheads dressed from head to toe in waterproof Gore-Tex, eVent or even Paramo. That’s fine during the typical wet weather that we get, but utterly inexplicable at most other times. They’ll usually plod onwards, trying to work out why they’re overheating and getting sweaty. Next
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This is a self heating cup of hot chocolate from Rocketfuel, that includes Guarana, which according to my friend is also contained in the popular chocolate bar Boost. Which does make sense as the can does state Guarana should give you a supercharge energy boost. If you caught my HotCan review you’ll recognise this concept
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Alpkit, it seems do a fair bit more these days than just the best value sleeping bags money can buy. Here’s a selection of the quirky, to the essential kit for the outdoorsy person in your life. Yes, admit it, you’re just reading this as you want to treat yourselves to a bit more shiny
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Yn y cyntaf o gyfres o erthyglau gan wahoddedigion arbennig rydym am gael trafodaeth ar ‘base a mid-layers’, a naci ddim byd i wneud gyda cerddoriaeth Dr.Dre! Mwynhewch . . . Ma ‘na lwyth o gwmnïoedd allan yn y byd mawr o ddillad mynydda – Berghaus, Lowe Alpine, Rab, North Face ayyb. Dwi ‘di neud
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While there are many sleeping bags that claim to be the lightest, the PHD Minimus is one with a decent claim to that crown. At least as the lightest practical summer bag in UK conditions. How light can a sleeping bag go? Well, it’s got to be a balance between weight and insulation. In theory, you could
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Some kit is essential, yet un-glamorous. Socks are typically so. They serve a purpose, but will always be functional rather than desirable. Dry bags are in the same league. Hardly exciting bits of kit, but utterly essential if you’re out in all weather. You’ll only really notice them by their absence, whenever they fail or
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As we’ve now added a Skills and Tips section to the site, here are a selection of our best Gear Care articles from the 50 or so articles published so far. We’ve even managed to stick to the five things as mentioned in the title, sorry! 1 – Check your boots – There are a
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Motorola recently released the Motorola Defy Mini, which is essentially a budget version of the Defy outdoors phone. The Defy range are mobiles that are sold as ‘life proof’, that is they offer some resistance to water, dust and general rough and tumble. The original Defy served me well, but I replaced the battery with
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If you’ve recently read the article on how to give your boots an overhaul, or the previous on waterproofing leather boots and own fabric boots, then you’ll need to proof them slightly differently. This should take about 10 mins, plus drying time and is well worth the effort if you want your boots to keep
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One of the things that used to epitomise camping for me was an open fire. I didn’t own a stove during these first few years wild camping on the sea shore or nearby woods, using real fire to cook meat, heat up beans and warm the brews. Of course, this isn’t seen as sustainable these
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You want a pack for day to day use that can be used on the hill? Why not check out this new range of packs from Osprey. All-‐day, everyday, that’s the inspiration behind Osprey’s 24/Seven series of daypacks. This six-‐strong range of daypacks, with new colours for fall/winter 2012, combine technical design [derived from Osprey’s extensive current range of packs] with functional everyday features, designed to bridge the gap between the hill and the high street. Designed for the active user that would like their pack to work twice as hard and double-‐up for urban use without compromise, these packs feature a mix of essential outdoor features and
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One of the challenges in alpine activities, as well as in everyday life, is avoiding overheating during intense activities and cooling down while resting. Mammut’s solution is to use the company’s expertise in its highly successful synthetic sleeping bag range to develop Ajungilak XTi Climate 2-phase technology specifically for clothing. This new technology found in
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It took me a while to be convinced of the merits of this device, but as I needed to take reading matter on a 4 night trip into the wilds, it was the ideal time to give a Kindle Touch a try out. The reading experience is as expected, brilliant. Words are crisp, even in
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Whilst summer isn’t ordinarily the time to think of winter warmwear, 2012 might be the exception. This funky hooded jacket from The North Face is a sleek, hybrid, body-mapped soft shell that combines the warmth of a puffy, the moisture transport properties of fleece, and the protection of a soft shell. The body is made of new
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These new Google Nexus 7” Android tablet, if you’ve been lucky enough to pre-order, have been arriving at their doors over the last few days. I hadn’t expected mine, so when it did arrive then it was a pleasant surprise. Although it does appear that many haven’t received them on time due to an error
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Montane are well known for their quality range of outdoor clothing, but do their recent range of rucsacks come up to the same high standard? We review their Medusa 32 and Hydra 25 packs and see whether they should stick to the garments or if they’ll have other pack manufacturers quaking in their frames. There
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If you’ve got a lightweight titanium pot or similar, then while they’re perfect for boiling water, if you try anything more adventurous you’ll soon find how easy they are to burn. I managed to carbonise popcorn on my MSR Titan Kettle, leaving it totally unusable. Soaking overnight in the sink didn’t have much of an effect,
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