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Company behind MSR and Therm-a-Rest celebrates European factory's 30 years
Seattle company Cascade Designs set up its factory in Cork to adhere to its local manufacturing ethos.
On test: Osprey Atmos 65AG rucksack
Price: £180 Weight: 2,270g Colour: red Rated capacity: 65 litres Country of manufacture: Vietnam The Atmos 65AG is a big pack, standing 84cm high, and is comprehensively equipped for a serious backpacking trip.
Bridgedale's summer sock range is designed to keep walkers' feet cool and happy
Summer is just round the corner – we hope – and walkers heading for the hills and countryside need a good pair of socks to keep their feet cool and comfortable as the temperatures rise.
Powertravaller's portable power is ideal Father's Day gift for outdoor guys
Father’s Day is a little more than a month away, so how about a couple of gadgets for the outdoors man in your family.
Sales of new Elliot Brown Mountain Rescue watch will raise funds for rescuers
The makers of an upmarket watch aimed at outdoor enthusiasts have launched a special edition of the timepiece which will help raise funds for mountain rescuers.
Sherpa Adventure Gear launches appeal to help remote Nepal quake villages
Kathmandu-based outdoor brand Sherpa Adventure Gear has launched a fund to help remote villages devastated by the Nepal earthquake.
Climbers can learn the ropes as Edelrid brings its machine to four UK stores
Ever wondered how that climbing rope you rely on as a lifesaver is made? Visitors to four outdoor stores will be able to see how German brand Edelr...
Snugpak adds to clothing collection with Mountain Leader smock range
Snugpak, the outdoors brand best known for its sleeping bags, has expanded its clothing collection with a new range that includes an insulated top aimed at mountain leaders.
Sock brand Bridgedale strengthens North America foothold with new Toronto base
Sock brand Bridgedale is stepping up its North America operations with the establishment of a base in Canada.
On test: daysacks
If you're heading for a day walking on the hills or in the UK countryside, you're going to need a daysack – something big enough to pack everything you need for the trip.
Sherpa Adventure Gear Nepal earthquake appeal raises £90,000
An appeal launched by outdoors brand Sherpa Adventure Gear to help victims of the Nepal earthquakes has so far raised more than £90,000.
Anatom creates Love Nepal t-shirt to help earthquake victims' appeal
An outdoor footwear brand is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for victims of the Nepal earthquakes through sales of a new t-shirt.
Berghaus is first British outdoor brand to adopt bluesign eco-mark
Outdoor brand Berghaus has scored a British first with its adoption of the bluesign system. bluesign is scheme that works with chemical suppliers, ...
Footwear brand Keen pledges to match donations to Nepal quake Mercy Corps fund
Outdoor brand Keen is the latest to launch an appeal to help victims of the Nepal earthquake. The company, famed for its footwear, has pledged to m...
PrimaLoft hands over 300 winter jackets to homeless charity after trade-show swap
Retailers from across Europe provided 300 winter jackets for homeless people in a coat swap organised by insulation brand PrimaLoft.
Heads up as sock brand Bridgedale adds range of hats to its collection
Bridgedale, best known for its range of socks for walkers, is heading up a new range with the introduction unisex hats aimed at outdoors fans.
New Therm-a-Rest EvoLite camp mattress combines blow-up and self-inflating technology
Therm-a-Rest originally made its name from its self-inflating foam sleep mattresses, then brought out a range of lighter blow-up mattresses that gained new fans but involved a session of huff-and-puff before you could stretch out at camp.
Brunton TruArc compass deal will help Scouts find their way
Britain’s Scouts are being urged to stay on the right path after compass brand Brunton teamed up with the youth organisation.
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