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Thermarest divide their sleeping mats into three distinct ranges, Fast & Light, Trek & Travel and Camp Comfort - In this post we focus on the Fast & Light category explaining the differences between each mat and giving our opinion.

We stock the key ranges of Sea to Summit sleeping mats, find out which they are and what they do on this page.

We stock the key ranges of Sea to Summit sleeping bags, find out which they are, our opinion and what they do on this page. — The Spark sleeping bag is the perfect option for lightweight adventures that puts comfort at the forefront. The optimal warmth to weight ratio and 850+ FILL Power makes this bag as comfortable as it is compact and easily packable. The Spark Women's sleeping …

We stock the key ranges of Nemo sleeping mats, find out which they are and what they do here. — Improving on our original, best-selling Tensor line, Tensor™ Trail offers versatile warmth for three-season adventures where weight is the top priority. Designed to take you from spring to fall, it keeps nights restful and packs up light. The pad’s interior features NEMO&rsqu …

We stock the key ranges of Big Agnes tents, find out which they are and what they do here. — It's a straightforward pitch, just one pole. The bivvy can be secured with five peg-out points, though only three pegs are provided, unless in strong winds, once your matt is inside, that will give the bivvy most of its structure. I'm assuming the "three wire" in the Three wire hooped bivvy …

When you need the lightness and packability of our Downpour range with a mountain-ready feature set, this protective waterproof jacket strikes the perfect balance. Designed with hardwearing, 2.5-layer Pertex® Shield, it gives you the confidence to tackle treks, scrambles, and steep terrain, knowing you’re equipped for any challenge. With pack-compatible pockets and a generous, adjus …

I often read people's posts on social media anytime an inner pitch first tent is shown, stating with absolute authority – “You can’t use one of them in the UK." The reality is that simply isn’t true. We sell more inner pitch first tents than anything else at Ultralight Outdoor Gear. They are usually lighter, have more head height than external poled tents and can be pitche …

On this post we look at the Big Agnes sleeping bags that we stock and tell you a bit about them so you can choose the best one for you. — Big Agnes makes these two specialist bags ideally suited to Mountain Marathons and Ultralight Backpacking and because not everyone likes Down the V Notch is a synthetic option which nonetheless only weighs 582 grams. Both are ideal as a summer ba …

Live Competitions No competitions currently live We don't have any competitions going on right now, but we’re gearing up for some exciting prizes coming your way soon. Stay tuned!  Previous Winners Congratulations to Adam! The winner of our Montane Featherlite Jacket competition! "Great jacket. Lightweight, keeps the wind off, and is surprisingly warm. Plus will keep a l …

Petrel Pot  The pot is over 750ml, and gives a working capacity of 750ml, manufacturers often quote the full capacity of the pot even though you can’t use it to the full. This is a brilliant size for the solo backpacker, you can boil enough water for a freeze dried meal and a cuppa at the same time. If you were trying to cook things like stews, or warm through tinned meals this would s …

I’ll be honest; in researching this article I’ve been shocked at the potential issues from the reuse of PET bottles. What I’ve discovered will change my habits beyond just backpacking. For years, the Smartwater single use PET bottle has been synonymous with ultralight backpacking. Plenty of companies make rucksack shoulder pouches specifically to fit a Smartwater bottle. PET (pol …

The Nemo Eclipse All-Season Regular Wide is the comfiest sleeping mat I have used, which is why it has become my go-to choice for most of my recent trips. I was lucky enough to get hold of it in March before its release, so thanks to Nemo for the early sample. It has seen some proper use since then. I used it at the Outdoor And Social event, then took it on a 50-mile section of the Pennine Way. S …