Gear
Patagonia marks ethical move upwards with 100 per cent traceable down
Goose and duck down has a dubious reputation for welfare. One US company says it now uses only material that can be traced back to source...
Nikwax man floats idea of hydrophobic down in sleeping bag stunt
In the words of so many television programmes: don’t try this at home; or on your local tarn, for that matter.
'Game changer' PrimaLoft Down Blend gains experts' award for innovation
A panel of outdoor experts has chosen a new insulation filling for an award for innovation. PrimaLoft’s Performance Down Blend was described by t...
On test: X-Bionic Trekking Summerlight t-shirt
X-Bionic Trekking Summerlight t-shirt Price: £65 Country of manufacture: Italy Weight: 114g Colour: black Recommended wash: 40C Material: 86 per cent polyamide; 12 per cent Elastane; 2 per cent polypropylene Sizes: men’s S/M, L/XL, XXL; women’s XS, S/M, L/XL.
On test: walking poles
Walking or trekking poles tend to be a bit of a Marmite piece of kit: opponents hate them; advocates wouldn’t go into the great outdoors without them.
Force Ten offers the chance to rent a tent before you buy
Outdoor enthusiasts are being offered the chance to try out a leading brand’s tents before they commit to buying them.
Primus Winter Gas gains top award at Outdoor Trade Show
An innovative new fuel system for campers has picked up the top award at the UK’s biggest outdoor trade show.
Petzl Myo RXP headtorch gets a boost with new LED offering more power
One of Petzl’s favourite headtorches will get a boost with an upgraded LED. A new model of the Myo RXP will boast illumination of 280 lumens, up ...
New Gore-Tex Surround membrane on show in Meindl and Zamberlan shoes
One of the big buzz products on display at the recent Kendal Outdoor Retail Show was Gore-Tex’s new Surround technology for footwear.
On test: softshell jackets
Why buy a softshell jacket? These tops sit somewhere between a conventional ‘hardshell’ waterproof and a fleece. They will block the wind bette...
On test: Berghaus Light Trek Hydroshell Jacket
Price: £ 170 Colour: red/grey Weight: 394g Material: 100 per cent nylon with polyurethane membrane Waterproofing: hydrophilic coating Country of manufacture: Thailand Recommended wash: 30C in non-biological detergent Members of the outdoor press were summoned by Berghaus a few weeks back to the edge of the Lake District to witness the launch of its Hydroshell range – an innovation for the Sunderland company designed to plug the perceived gap between its budget range and the top-priced Gore-Tex based clothing.
Superfeet's Fit Pods will allow in-store custom footbed production
Visitors to selected outdoor retailers in the New Year may see shoppers sitting with their feet up – and resting on a curious green machine.
Samsonite says Gregory will continue as separate brand after acquiring rucksack specialists
The new owners of the Gregory, best known for its rucksacks, said they will continue to operate the outdoors brand separately and with the same sales structure in Europe.
PrimaLoft claims a first with new down-synthetic blend for outdoor gear
PrimaLoft has revealed what it says is the world’s first hybrid insulation. The US-based brand said its Gold Down Blend filling fuses 70 per cent...
Sierra Designs brings its alternative view of outdoor gear to the UK
A sleeping bag you can walk around in; an upside-down tent design and waterproof chaps to keep your legs dry: welcome to the world of Sierra Designs.
Grivel claims 'revolutionary' Twin Gate carabiner is faster and safer
Recently on show at Kendal’s Outdoor Retail Show was a piece of climbing gear its makers claim will revolutionise a vital item in cragrats’ gear bag.
On test: X Socks Trekking Expedition Short socks
Price: £17.99/pair Country of manufacture: Italy Weight: 56g/pair (size 42-44) Colour: grey/black Material: 33 per cent nylon; 28 per cent merino wool; 14 per cent Robur; 12 per cent Mythlan; 9 per cent silk; 4 per cent Elastene Wash: 40C, wash inside out, no fabric conditioner Socks: the least glamorous and possibly the most overlooked piece of outdoor gear.
On test: outdoor t-shirts
If you’re heading for the hills in warmer weather, a good technical t-shirt will make your outing more comfortable.
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