A comfortable and tough hat for sun protection Twenty-eight years ago I discovered Tilley Hats in the town of Whitehorse during a walk south-north through the Yukon Territory in Canada. The sun was much fiercer than I had expected this…
Osprey’s innovative AntiGravity pack updated Osprey’s AntiGravity (AG) back system was launched two years ago. For this innovative design Osprey took the tensioned mesh back system and extended this to include the hipbelt, resulting in the latter hugging the hops…
A lightweight easy to fill collapsible water bottle Water containers are utilitarian bits of gear that little attention is paid to as long as they work. For backpacking they need to be lightweight, reliable and to pack small when empty.…
An unusual retro-look rucksack Millican is a small company based in the Lake District who make ‘practical and ethical products that last a lifetime’. The name comes from Millican Dalton, the self-proclaimed ‘Professor of Adventure’, who lived in caves and…
An unusual highly breathable down/synthetic midlayer
Ultralight filter bottle for solo use Water is heavy. You really don’t want to carry more of it than you have to. At the same time water is essential. In many areas water away from buildings and livestock is safe…
An ingenious lightweight camping lantern Over the years I’ve used many lights for camping from simple candles to gas lanterns. I’ve never stuck with any for long as the disadvantages always seemed to outweigh the advantages. Recently I’ve taken to…
A warm version of the Buff The Original Buff is highly versatile. I’ve carried one for years, using it as hat, headband, scarf and balaclava. In summer it’s often the only headwear I take. In winter, if used at all,…
A lightweight two-person backpacking tent Two-pole tapered tunnel tents have been popular since flexible poles first became available some forty plus years ago. The design has stood the test of time because it’s easy to pitch, roomy for the weight…