Technology Page - Pertex Shield
May 21, 2018
Six Moon Designs Team
May 14, 2018
Who designed your gear?Who fills the orders and who is on the other end of Facebook? Here’s a little insight into the Six Moon Designs team:Ron “Fallingwater” Moak - Founder/PresidentFrom his first hiking experience on the Appalachian Trail (AT) in high school to his southbound AT thru-hike in 1977 and Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hike in 2000, Ron Moak has been fascinated with lightweight gear.
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UOG Review - MSR Trailshot Microfilter
May 14, 2018
MSR's Trail shot brings new convenience to the task of water treatment, it's designed to be carried in an external pocket so that it can be deployed instantly when the need arises. Its effectiveness in removing bacteria and protozoa is in-line with other filters in this category and is detailed elsewhere, suffice to say that it meets U.S. EPA drinking water standards and NSF protocol P231 for remo
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Knowledge Base Page - The Benefits of Merino Wool
May 14, 2018
Merino is a type of wool that comes specifically from a merino sheep. The merino sheep breed came originally from Spain but was domesticated and bred on a commercial scale in New Zealand and Australia, with Australia still producing around 80% of the worlds merino today. The merino sheep thrives in hostile conditions where other breeds would perish, meaning that they have developed a high quality
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Knowledgebase Page - MSR Tent Guide
May 14, 2018
Arguably the most important aspect of choosing a tent is understanding what you need if for. Knowing the conditions you are most likely to use it in will help you narrow down your options effectively. The following groups of tents will suit different people and the activities they most regularly do.Ultralight Backpacking / Adventure Racing TentsCarbon Reflex SeriesAimed at the ultra minimalist, pr
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Cairngorm Treks Review - Vargo Titanium Fluorescent Tent Pegs
Posted by Cairngorm Treks on May 07, 2018
At a reasonable length of 165 mm and weighing in at a mere 9 grams per
peg, they are certainly much more compact and packable than our usual
choice. Out of the pack it’s instantly clear just how light the Vargo
Titanium pegs really are feeling almost weightless to the hand. Using
the classic shepherd’s hook design, they are a tried and tested design
although became a little too basic to
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UOG Review - SOTO Pocket Torch XT
Posted by Danny Pearson on May 07, 2018
SOTO Pocket Torch XT Review
I’m a sucker for new gadgets and wanted a new windproof lighter. The
Soto Pocket Torch XT is so cool I just needed one. It’s a windproof lighter with an extremely intense blow torch style flame which is adjustable from a sensible small flame to a 3cm long beast of a flame. In addition to this the XT has an extending wand so you can keep the flame well aw
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UOG Review - Thermarest Xtherm
Posted by Mark Richardson on Apr 16, 2018
Selection: I selected the Thermarest Xtherm for a backpacking trip to Scotland because I was intending to camp quite high on occasion and it can get quite cold, even in May. I normally go for the lighter Xlite model which I think is excellent and ideal for 3 season use, but taking the Xtherm gave me a chance to test it.When you compare Xtherm to the Xlite the additional weight is very sm
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Exped Mat Range - Summary
Apr 16, 2018
How to choose an Exped MatWith so many Exped mats to choose from we've written this summary page to help you make sense of the range. In addition, for Spring 2017 Exped have renamed and re-packaged most of their mats so will also indicate the old name where this is applicable. The new versions also come with an inflation device such as the Schnozzel Pumpbag and the Fast+Lite series mats have a new
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The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Stoves
Apr 16, 2018
Choosing a stove can be a challenge as there are so many products available. Here at UOG we try and test as much gear as we can and our staff are regularly out in the hills and mountains doing just that. We want to provide you with the best information to help you make your choice.
Cairngorm Treks Review - MPOWERD Luci Outdoor 2.0 Light
Posted by Cairngorm Treks on Apr 16, 2018
When we first received the Luci Outdoor 2.0 we were a little confused as
to why you would need such a product. Packing light, counting every
gram, with a weight of 130grams this would certainly be considered a
luxury item. Due to its nature it would also never be able to replace a
head torch and to be quite honest using a head torch within a tent or
other type of shelter has never been n
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Cairngorm Treks Review - MSR Windburner Coffee Press
Posted by Cairngorm Treks on Apr 16, 2018
When considering what pieces of kit to take on a lightweight expedition,
a coffee press probably isn't high on the 'essential' list. But then
again, we are into those colder months and as guides our job is provide
our clients with as much comfort as possible. So, at a mere 44 grams,
the MSR Windburner Coffee press has made its way into our kit on many
occasions. Freeze dried coffee just
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