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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 …

The Evernew Stacking set is an ideal set for one person as you get a 750ml pot plus a 400ml mug, both can be used with the lid and both can be used to heat food and water on a stove. So, it's very practical and at 152grams - pretty light.I'd typically recommend staying away from metal mugs as you can easily burn your lips - however, this risk is reduced with titanium as it doesn't transf …

The main considerations we have for waterproof jackets are that they will stand up to repeated Multi Day Trekking in the pouring rain, be light enough to stash in a backpack on dry days, and not soak us through with condensation when working hard and at speed. As such, the Montane Atomic had a lot to get right to win our approval. Waterproofness comes top of the list and the Atomic worked wel …

On first appearance the Icarus Stretch has the look of a regular micro insulated hooded jacket with a stylish build up of diagonal panels. However, it didn’t take long to see the key addition of stretch panels along the jacket sides and under the arms, giving this jacket an extra dimension. This allowed us to trial it across a range of mountaineering disciplines including high mountain walking, cr …

If you haven't come across Nemo yet we think you'll find these pages inspiring, we love the brand and we love the Nemo people we've met. Their products work well and are well designed with a focus on comfort and low weight, employing design principles to improve products while adding only a minimal amount of extra weight they are one of our key suppliers.Nemo people love the outdoors - get a feel …

I have to admit I had some worries about the Nordisk Telemark tents before taking one for a spin last week, mainly because the four corners appear a bit over fussy with some heavy strengthening to keep the struts in place. As it was I came away very impressed and confident that the tent compares very well with others in the super lightweight category in terms of features, robustness and space …

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The Fabric Of The Future For AdventurersA kinder alternative to feathers, 3M Thinsulate Featherless Insulation is an innovative material to replace natural down. A loose-fill insulation designed by scientists that mimics down when dry and is warmer than down when wet.The partnership with Marmot and 3M Thinsulate has produced 'The Best Insulation on Earth'.Rain, snow, sleet: No matter how nasty the …