TGO Kit Lists for 2025
Posted by Lois Fife and Nick Brown on May 07, 2025
May means one thing here at the Ultralight office: The Great Outdoors Challenge, or TGO for short. We’re incredibly proud to sponsor this unique, communal coast-to-coast crossing of Scotland. This year, Lois from our Customer Service team and Nick from our Purchasing team are setting off on their own Scottish coast-to-coast adventures—and we’re excited to follow along. Read on fo
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Montane Women’s Protium Lite Hoodie Review - ''This has been the mid-layer I have turned to over the last few months whilst training for a coast-to-coast walk in May''
Posted by Lois Fife on May 06, 2025
This is an extremely comfortable and versatile zipped hoodie. The close-fitting design and 4-way stretch fabric help it move with the body.
This has been the mid-layer I have turned to over the last few months whilst training for a coast-to-coast walk in May, coupled with a long or short sleeved base-layer and a waterproof when an outer layer is required. The gridded ‘Thermo-grid’ bru
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VAGA Feather Racing Cap Review - ''Incredibly light and well fitting, the material is soft to the touch but nice and stretchy.''
Posted by Nick Brown on May 06, 2025
Having relatively recently got into ultra running my experience of running caps was usually whatever hat came to hand when leaving the house, so upgrading to a Vaga Feather Racing cap was a bit of a revelation. Incredibly light and well fitting, the material is soft to the touch but nice and stretchy. Whether it is scrunched up in your running pack or nestled on your head, it doesn’t seem t
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Montane Sirocco Lite Hoodie Review - ''Sirocco Lite is a very versatile, lightweight, midlayer that is very comfortable and snug without restricting movement.''
Posted by Nick Brown on May 01, 2025
The new Sirocco Lite insulated hoodie is a midlayer with some extra warmth where you need it. I got to use it on a recent trip to the highlands in April when the weather can drastically change the higher you go. It is not unusual to be in a short sleeve shirt at the bottom only to find yourself scrabbling for your warmer layers as you pass snow patches at the tops.
The Sirocco Lite is a great lig
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Altra Lone Peak 9+ Review - ''I recently took them on a quick ascent of Ben Lomond via the Ptarmigan ridge and they offered great comfort and support throughout whilst being very light on the feet.''
Posted by Nick Brown on May 01, 2025
The new Altra Lone Peak 9+ trail shoes have been my first zero drop shoes. This means the height difference between the toe and the heel is zero – they offer a flat more natural position for your feet to be in. I was a bit apprehensive about using these as they can add strain to the Achilles especially if there has been a previous injury which is what I have had on and off over the last yea
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Big Agnes HyperBead Tent Series
May 01, 2025
HyperBead™ is a proprietary waterproof coating currently being applied to a handful of our Ultralight tent fabrics. Its highly specialised chemistry and application process makes it the most technically advanced and effective water proofing treatment we’ve ever utilised. Starting in our Spring 2025 product line, you can look forward to seeing HyperBead™ in our updated&n
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Montane's Lightweight Hiking Layering System
May 01, 2025
When you’re hiking, the difference between comfort and chaos often comes down to one critical factor: your layering system. A smart, efficient setup keeps you dry, regulates your temperature, and protects you from the elements. With a relentless focus on lightweight performance and technical innovation, Montane’s latest range — from the featherweight Dart Nano T-Shirt to the stor
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Nemo's Ultralight Sleep System
May 01, 2025
Introducing the Nemo Ultralight Sleep System — engineered for hikers who count grams and crave comfort. With the revolutionary Tensor Elite sleeping mat and Pulse UL quilt, you’ll experience trail-ready sleep without the bulk. Here's why your next backcountry adventure deserves an upgrade.... The lightest Tensor ever made, Tensor™ Elite is NEMO`s sleeping pad solution for hyper-s
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Gregory Paragon and Maven Rucksacks
May 01, 2025
Crafted for weight-conscious backpackers with serious goals, this pack strikes the ideal balance between comfort and functionality while remaining lightweight. The AirCushion mesh backpanel - composed of over 90% air - ensures you stay cool on the toughest trails. Plus, our convenient On-the-Go pocket is perfect for stashing a snack, your Garmin® inReach®, or sunglasses.
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Nemo Pulse UL Down Quilt Review - ''It’s a solid choice for those who prioritise insulation quality, environmental impact, and adaptable comfort over chasing the absolute lowest weight.''
Posted by Andy Neil on Apr 23, 2025
The NEMO Pulse quilt offers standout cold-weather performance in a refined ultralight design. With 1,000 fill power, a sculpted cut, and a snug, enclosed footbox, it's an ideal companion for early spring, late autumn, and fast and light long-distance trips throughout the year.
I had the chance to put the NEMO Pulse quilt through its paces during a week of mixed camping in March—first at a f
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About Horizon Socks
Apr 16, 2025
Horizon is a UK brand that’s been manufacturing socks since 1999, widely renowned for their quality in the sport and outdoor markets. All of Horizon's production is based in Italy, using their own knitting machines. Horizon is a firmly established brand in the sport, ski and outdoor markets and is recognised for quality, performance and value. Offering socks made with NASA technology to
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Big Agnes Tent Guide
Apr 15, 2025
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
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