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The first aspect of the Ultraflask you will notice is just how packable this water bottle is when collapsed, fitting neatly away into your rucksack or hip belt. Described as being for use with running vests and packs, we quickly adapted it to suit mountain walking. It has a long tube which can be adjusted to suit the users need. Weighing in at a tiny 42grams we took it down to an even li …

TFS Dawn Tent ReviewAs a quick overview I wasn't a huge fan of the tent to be honest, and was surprised that seemed so highly rated by others. Although I think that a few of my issues with the tent would probably be fixed by using Dyneema Cuben Fibre or another more rigid fabric. Also media around the web and from TFS show it pitched more like a tarp, without the mesh insert which would make it a …

MSR Windburner 1.0L Stove ReviewWhen MSR heard that I was heading to the Highlands they very kindly offered to let me test one of their Windburner stoves. I was mostly taking food of the freeze dried variety so wanted a stove mainly for boiling water. It looked a great option with fast boil times, impressive performance regardless of the wind and good fuel consumption. The only real negatives were …

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Extensively tested and reviewed by Cairngorm Treks from May to September in the Cairngorms, Glen Affric, and surrounding mountainous areas.Rest and recovery! An important factor for anyone who spends a great deal of time in the outdoors. Whether your adventure is on land, water, two wheels, or climbing a rock face - if you intend to spend multiple days in the wilderness it is essential to pac …

What is Polygiene?Polygiene is a fabric treatment which uses low concentrations of silver salt (silver chloride), which has antimicrobial properties.The treatment is applied at the finishing stages of textile production and field and lab tests show a high level of odor control beyond the usual lifespan of a garment. Polygiene silver salt technology is only active on the textiles itself. Polygiene …