Gram-counter Gear Featherweight Evazote Foam Mat Review - Trek Scotland
Posted by Trek Scotland on May 19, 2022
As the name suggests this is a superlight foam mat weighing
in at an impressive 74 grams with a sizing of 150 cm x 50cm and a thickness of
3mm. It has a low profile which means it can easily be rolled or folded to fit
within our pack. Rather than replacing a sleeping mat, we found it much more
suitable as a footprint for a solo tent or bivy bag.
Protection from the ground is very impor
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Polartec Alpha Direct explained
Posted by Mark Richardson on May 19, 2022
Alpha Direct is one of a range of insulation from Polartec, we explain what it does and include our opinion of it.
Gram-counter Gear VLT Tent Review - Trek Scotland
Posted by Trek Scotland on May 18, 2022
The VLT from
Gram-Counter Gear is a single skin tent, saving
on weight and bulk through less fabric being used. This concept has been
popular for some time now and it just so happens our introduction to single
skin tents came a few years ago from the designer of this very shelter, so we
were obviously very eager to see how the VLT would perform for us in Scotland.
The name VLT simpl
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What is Pertex Shield Pro?
Posted by Mark Richardson on May 18, 2022
Pertex Shield Pro is one of a range of waterproof fabrics from Pertex, we explain what the fabric is and does here including our opinion.
What is Pertex Shield Air?
Posted by Mark Richardson on May 18, 2022
Pertex Shield Air is one of a range of waterproof fabrics from Pertex, we explain what the fabric is and does here including our opinion.
What is Pertex Shield?
Posted by Mark Richardson on May 18, 2022
Pertex Shield is one of a range of waterproof fabrics from Pertex, we explain what the fabric is and does here, including our opinion of it.
What is Pertex Quantum?
Posted by Mark Richardson on May 18, 2022
Pertex Quantum is one of a range of ultralight fabrics from Pertex, we explain what the fabric is and does here including our opinion.
What is Pertex Quantum Pro?
Posted by Mark Richardson on May 18, 2022
Pertex Quantum is one of a range of ultralight fabrics from Pertex, we explain what the fabric is and does here including our opinion.
What is Pertex Quantum Air?
Posted by Mark Richardson on May 18, 2022
Pertex Quantum Air is one of a range of ultralight fabrics from Pertex,
we explain what the fabric is and does here including our opinion.
Pertex Fabrics Overview
Posted by Mark Richardson on May 18, 2022
We summarise the Pertex fabric range here. Follow the links for more information.
Polartec Wind Pro explained
Posted by Mark Richardson on May 17, 2022
Wind Pro is one of a range of insulating fabrics from Polartec, we explain what it does and include our opinion of it.
Polartec Thermal Pro High Loft explained
Posted by Mark Richardson on May 16, 2022
Thermal Pro High Loft is one of a range of insulating fabrics from Polartec, we explain what it does and include our opinion of it.