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RAB's Zero G jacket kept me nice and toasty as the temperature headed towards zeroAt Ultralight Outdoor Gear we're always looking for the lightest weight product that will do the job, that's our bottom line, but we also have a few other lines we don't like to cross - our products need to be robust, packable and have a reasonable life expectancy.I was pretty excited when RAB produced the Zero G and …

Light, warm and strong - the ultimate tent for winter backcountry touring.Built to be the ultimate shelter for winter backpacking, backcountry skiers and snowshoers, the Access 2 tent is lighter than a mountaineering tent, but warmer than our backpacking tents. Limited mesh on the tent body offers greater warmth on frigid nights, while the light and packable design saves you precious energy on the …

Nemo Hornet 1P tested in the PyreneesI took the hornet on a ten day trek in the Pyrenees, part of the Pyrenean High Route from L’Hospitalet pres d’Andorre to Banyuls sur Mer. The route is over exposed mountain areas for most of the first five days then more sheltered trekking down to the sea, while there was only occasional rain (and one very heavy storm shower) there was plenty of wind to te …

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Thermarest NeoAir All Season SV Sleeping Mat Review You expect to encounter snow in Scotland in March so I wanted to be sure that whatever mat I took would provide excellent insulation. Thermarest launched a new version of the All Season mat for 2017 which has their new Speed Valve hence the SV. This clever innovation allows the user to blow up the mat much faster and more easily than a co …

The team below is comprised of Granite Gear fans who support the #WhereIGottaGo style of life. From thru–hikes to day hikes to mountain tops, when these folks decide they’ve got to go somewhere, they get there. We’re proud to follow along.

The Alpha Flux is a progression of the existing Alpha Direct which was Rab's first jacket to use the Polartec Alpha Direct insulation (an active form of insulation). Alpha Direct is a sturdier form of Polartec Alpha insulation which means it was possible to remove one of the fabric layers leaving only two layers of fabric (the insulation and outer material) thus providing excellent breathability. …

Over the years we have used a number of toilet trowels with varying degrees of success, with many not standing up to robust use and often snapping or bending when digging hard ground. Our needs are pretty simple in terms of a tool for digging ‘cat holes’. Basically: Is it strong enough to withstand continual use? Is it lightweight? Is it easy to use? And, ultimately, will it do the job it is princ …

Having used these pegs for around four years now we can safely say we have a very good understanding of the capabilities of this product. Weighing in at a mere 10g per peg, they knock nearly a third off the weight of their bigger brothers - the full size MSR Groundhogs. Bearing in mind a standard solo/two-man tent uses approximately 8-12 pegs, this is an overall saving of around 66 grams. So if yo …

Montane Primino 140 Zip Neck Baselayer ReviewI was mightily impressed with this baselayer. I tend to avoid all manmade fabrics on long trips because in my experience regardless of antibacterial treatments etc they always start to get whiffy way quicker than Merino fabrics.The downside of 100% merino is that it gets wet with sweat and doesn’t dry very quickly or wick well so you end up smelling ok …

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