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9th March 2020
Lightweight waterproof for year-round use The Ascensionist is Patagonia’s lightest waterproof jacket (385 grams for my size L) but the design isn’t minimalist. It’s made from bluesign approved 3-layer 100% recycled nylon Gore-Tex Active with…
23rd February 2020
Updated water container with secure wide opening Back in April 2018 I reviewed the new Cnoc Outdoors Vector and described it as ‘one of the best water containers I’ve used’, the single drawback being that…
16th February 2020
An environmentally friendly wind resistant softshell jacket Regular readers will know I really like windproof jackets and wear one more than any other garment. The latest windproof I’ve been trying is the Vanadis 2.0 from…
8th February 2020
A warm and comfortable environmentally friendly synthetic sleeping bag A white sleeping bag? My first reaction on seeing this at an outdoor trade show was the same as everybody’s – but it’ll show the dirt.…
29th January 2020
Walkers crampons with a unique easy-to-use binding system Crampons for hillwalking should be lightweight, easy to attach, and adequate for moderately steep slopes. Micro spikes are okay on easy terrain, climbing crampons are best for…
9th January 2020
Lightweight winter walking boots with a unique design The futuristic hi-tech look of these new Merrell boots with a very long name – I’ll just call them Thermo Rogues – is appropriate as they are…
19th December 2019
A lightweight breathable Primaloft midlayer Lightweight insulated jackets are excellent for chilly days. They can provide better weather protection and more warmth than a heavier fleece. Mountain Hardwear’s Kor Strata Hooded Jacket is a good…
11th December 2019
A warm wool beanie Moving away from their brimmed hats Tilley has introduced some beanies into its range. I’ve been trying the Merino Beanie, which is the one I think best suited to hillwalking. It’s…
27th November 2019
Lightweight boots with an unusual sole Swiss company On Running has launched its first lightweight hiking boot, the Cloudrock Waterproof, using the same Zero-Gravity CloudTec technology as it’s running shoes. The boots have a distinctive…
9th November 2019
A lightweight very powerful headlamp Petzl’s latest headlamp is small, light and powerful. I’ve now used it on several trips and found it very effective. It has Petzl’s Reactive Lighting so the power of the…
30th October 2019
A warm ultralight sleeping bag Lightwave’s Firelight 350 sleeping bag is made in Poland and filled with 900 fill power Polish goose down by the EU norm and 970 by the USA standard. That’s an…
