Cairngorm Treks Review - Montane Prism Jacket
Posted by Cairngorm Treks on Nov 19, 2018
When the guys at UOG told us that they were sending up the newly updated
Montane Prism jacket we were very excited. The Prism is a classic cold
weather jacket built for life amongst mostly all outdoor activities,
well known for being dependable and hard wearing. Over the years the
Montane Prism has undergone a few changes and it appears the updated
2019 version is of no exception.
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Cairngorm Treks Review - Montane Ajax Gore-Tex Jacket
Posted by Cairngorm Treks on Nov 19, 2018
Used extensively by Cairngorm Treks throughout Autumn and Winter 2017/18 within the Cairngorm National Park, Skye, and surrounding areasThe Montane Ajax jacket is labelled as ideal for climbers, mountaineers and mountain walkers looking for a no-nonsense, uncompromising waterproof shell jacket. Constructed from lightweight 40 Denier Gore-tex combined with tough 70 Denier Gore-tex in high abrasion
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Knowledge Base Page - Ethical Wool
Nov 19, 2018
Wool is used in outdoor gear as an insulator, usually found in lightweight baselayer garments. Merino is the most popular type of wool used in outdoor clothing. Lanolin, a waxy substance secreted by wool-bearing animals, gives Wool a special property; if you're working hard on the hills, building up a sweat and wearing wool, when the wool garment dries there's almost no odour left behind from your
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UOG Review - Rab Muztag DV Jacket
Posted by Danny Pearson on Nov 12, 2018
The Rab Muztag DV jacket is completely new for winter 2018 and is designed for the harsh conditions you might expect in the Scottish mountains during winter.
When you know that the weather is likely to be extreme, then the choice of waterproof shell is always at the forefront your mind. If you are going on multi-day treks then your waterproof shell is vitally important. We love ultral
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Mosquito Nets
Nov 12, 2018
Which Mosquito Net do I Need?Selecting the ideal mosquito net with features specific to your needs can be somewhat daunting. It is important you get it right as it will keep mosquitos and other insects, such as lice, bed bugs and fleas away, contributing to a good night’s sleep and preventing infection. Where you are travelling, how you are travelling, size and shape, weight, your accommodation an
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Cairngorm Treks Review - Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero
Posted by Cairngorm Treks on Nov 05, 2018
It's hard to think of a piece of headwear that could divide opinions
quite as much as the OR Seattle Sombrero. From first impressions, the
actual shape and functionality of the hat is very different from what
the name might suggest. Sombrero would propose this to be suited to
warmer climates with a very wide brim to keep you cool and protected on
very hot sunny days. Although the Sombrer
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Nemo through the years
Oct 23, 2018
NEMO Equipment 2002Cam Brensinger incorporated NEMO Equipment on April 24, 2002 with the intention of bringing high-level design and engineering to the outdoor industry. Only two months later, following his graduation, Cam moved NEMO into an historic mill in Nashua, NH. A quick drive from both New Hampshire’s White Mountains and the great design and business resources available from connections at
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Knowledge Base - Which Terra Pants?
Oct 22, 2018
Montane took the outdoor world by storm when they introduced the Terra Pants and since then they have expaned the range with different versions for slightly different purposes, we list them in weight order lightest to heaviest and summarise the differences here so you can choose the best Terra pant for your activity.In this post we look at the full range of Montane Terra Pants and summarise each o
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Outdoor Research AscentShell Technology
Oct 17, 2018
Waterproof and Breathable: Is it possible?AscentShell is an Outdoor Research exclusive, proprietary fabric that’s a waterproof, breathable three-layer fabric that broadens your comfort zone during aerobic effort throughout changing conditions. It’s created by an electrospinning process where charged polymers are affixed to a grounded surface. Those polymers gather into a breathable membrane that,
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Trek Scotland Review - Haglofs Trail Fuse GT Mens
Posted by Trek Scotland on Oct 15, 2018
The Haglofs Trail Fuse GT is something we were looking forward to trying
out for fast and light days in the hills as it is fundamentally a
lightweight trail walking/running shoe. As with most synthetic shoes,
the Trail Fuse GT can be worn straight out of the box and needs little
to no wearing in. The fit is snug around the heel and allows a little
lift. Towards the toe area the shoe narr
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Trek Scotland Review - Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40
Posted by Trek Scotland on Oct 15, 2018
Gossamer Gear have built up quite a following for their ultralight packs
in recent years so we were very happy to receive the news that the
Gorilla 40 would be making its way to our base in the Cairngorms. Dubbed
as “the guru of lightness”, Gossamer Gear’s founder Glen Van Peski has
built his reputation on creating ultra-lightweight products that have a
focus on aiding trekkers throughou
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Knowledge Base - Food Planning for Backpacking
Posted by Mark Richardson on Oct 15, 2018