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MSRNook:Positive:Adequate space for 2Pitches very tautEasily pitchedLightweight but durableGood ventilationFly pitches high so there's a gap between flysheet and ground - great for ventilationNegative:Some sort of attachment for the inner to the flysheet would make for even more internal spaceSome condensation when not using guylines in the middle of the flyThe MSRNook performed well while at the …

Primino 140 T-ShirtThe new Primino baselayers come in a range of styles that include short and long sleeves, zip and crew neck, basic colour options and different weights.On a recent test trip to the Lake District I wore the Primino 140 SS T-Shirt. It’s not the lightest of baselayers but I was more than impressed with its performance. It combines the benefits of merino and synthetic to give great …

Michael's ReviewIn the new Continuum Jacket Rab have managed to increase the amount of down in the jacket by 10g with next to no increase, just 2g, in overall weight which is pretty impressive. The change comes with the loss of the chest pocket but very little else that I can see. The outer fabric is looking a lot shinier which is part of the weight saving development in modern fabric. This not go …

We Won't Bring Anything to Market That Doesn't Offer a Better ExperienceAt NEMO, we believe the world has enough “stuff,” and we’re not interested in bringing more things into the world. What we obsess over instead is solving the real-world challenges of adventurers and outdoorists. Our process starts outside, in the mountains, under the stars, and off the beaten path. Our own observations about s …

37.5 TechnologyYour body already has the ultimate thermo-regulating system. The perspiration vapor that comes off of skin during activity cools the body when working hard. In fact, each gram of evaporated sweat releases 580 calories of stored heat. Unless this water vapor can be removed from the microclimate, it builds up in clothing, footwear, or gloves and creates a clammy and uncomfortable micr …

Petzl Sirocco Helmet reviewed by Succinct Gear ReviewsThe Petzl Sirocco 2nd E helmet is in the same line of helmets as our recently reviewed Mammut Wall Rider (unlined expanded polypropylene helmet). Unlined EPP helmets push the limits of the ultra-light helmet all whilst remaining highly resistant to impacts though at a sacrifice to the cost and to some extent aesthetics. The first EPP helmet (Pe …

MSR Pocket Rocket 2 reviewed by Succinct Gear ReviewsThe MSR Pocket Rocket 2 is a small canister top stove designed for 'minimalist' travelers. It is tiny, weighing in at 75g with foldable arms making it very compact when stored away into the provided hard plastic case. MSR give a figure of 3.5mins for boiling 1L of water (we repeated the test in 2.5mins in a calm environment).The stove performed …

The Carbon Core stakes are MSR's lightest full-strength tent peg, weighing a tiny 6 grams per stake. When first handling the stake it's hard to imagine they will hold up to the strains of a mountain tent especially in the tough ground conditions throughout the colder months. The outer covering is made up of aluminium to offer the strength needed, whilst saving weight with a carbon fibre core. …

For multi-day trekking we can all appreciate the addition of a pillow when you’re hunkering down for the night after a long day on the hill, but the added weight and pack size of the item often means this is a luxury that’s left at home. So the idea of a super-light solution is very welcoming. When we first got to hold the Marmot Strato Pillow,we were taken back by how small and light the pro …

Rab Kinetic Plus Jacket reviewed by Succinct Gear ReviewsWe recently had the chance to test the new Kinetic Plus Jacket from Rab. Our tester was able to put the jacket through its paces in a wide variety of conditions including a week of constant use climbing on the remote and spectacular sea cliffs of Mingulay.Straight off the bat, the first thing we noticed about the Rab Kinetic Plus jacket was …

The Osprey Exos 48 is marketed as a lightweight, multi-day backpacking pack, boasting several standout features to achieve a well-balanced product. We certainly found it to be just that, with the quality of the product clear to see, not least with the build itself, but the attention to detail that can only come from listening to the end-user. The bag comes in both a male-specific model (Exos) and …