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I had done a bit of research on the Jetboil Flash before taking it out for a test run. There were some mixed reviews so I was interested to try it out for myself. Some of the reviews stated that it did not perform well in windier conditions while others focussed on the fact that it has a spectacular boil time. I’m certainly no expert with stoves; I simply need to trust that it will do w …

Why We Choose DownSince our beginning, Western Mountaineering has always felt that high fill power goose down is the best insulation material available. This natural fiber, while highly variable in nature, provides more warmth per ounce than any other material. Down's unique structure is responsible for its tremendous ability to trap warm air. Its filaments are divided and sub-divided to reach out …

Petzl Performance Torch Range Explanation

MSR Trailshot Microfilter Review The MSR Trailshot arrived with quite a fanfare in 2017. A completely new style of water filter designed for when you’re on the move, allowing the user to drink directly from the water source or fill containers. When MSR heard that I was heading to the Highlands they very kindly offered to let me try one of their Trailshot water filters. I’ll be honest, I’ve …

What makes eVent better?Breathable shelter from the storm. At eVent, we believe that waterproof/breathable should also mean dry and comfortable. eVent fabrics was the first to engineer and use patented Direct Venting technology so rain can't get in but sweat can get out instantly.The critical difference between our technology and traditional waterproof/breathable fabrics is the billions of microsc …

The Featherlite Micro managed to handle it's fair share of light rain showersI mainly used this jacket for evening wear, as an additional layer when it got too cold during the day and occasionally by itself to trek in.There were several days in Iceland when it was too cold to trek in a thin jacket, so I would walk in this. It offers great wind protection and really keeps the cold away. At times it …

Primaloft Silver Performance Yarn Merino Wool Blend Quick Drying: Features an accelerated dry rate for comfort on the go, and a shorter dry time out of the laundryMoisture Management: Effectively moves moisture away from your body and dries fasterLightweight: All the warmth you need with maximum freedom of movementSoftness: Enjoy superior softness that feels great on your body and contributes to …

With the upcoming OMM Festival providing loads of opportunities for people to get involved in the outdoors we thought this would be the perfect time to try and help out. The OMM Festival is being held at Cannock Chase in 2019 with a range of running and bike events planned.Within our team here at Ultralight we have staff that have competed in the OMM Lite and the OMM – Original Mountain Marathon s …

Pertex Shield+ Technology

I'm used to light rucksacks, even for backpacking, and I know you can get a good 60-litre pack with an internal frame and a comfortable carry around the 1kg mark (Granite Gear's Crown VC and Exped Lightning 60 are our favourite examples), so the Boreas is a bit heavier than this at 1.32Kg - the question is what do you get extra for the extra weight. In this case, the answer is pretty simple - the …

There's already a lot been written about Rab's Proflex fabric so I'm going to be brief – it's fabulous! I took the Kinetic Plus jacket to Iceland for a backpacking trip in September, the first thing you note is the 'feel' of the fabric, very soft and definitely can’t be described as a Hardshell, it's also very stretchy making for a hugely comfortable garment. The main story though is breathability …