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Getting there and back.We were surprised to find that India is one of the cheaper long haul destinations, especially compared to North and South America. The obvious entry point for onward travel to Ladakh is Delhi International Airport, from here you can get an internal flight to Leh (the capital of Ladakh) or you can spend a bit of time here and get ground transport to Leh.The lure and mystery o …

Primaloft Gold Active Insulation Breathable: Encourages the passage of air and moisture to keep you from feeling cold and clammy4-Way Stretch: Engineered with 4-way stretch with complete recovery for uncompromised freedom of movementPackable: Packs down easily for stashing in small places and layeringAll the warmth you need with very little weightSoftness: Enjoy superior softness that feels great …

A really good piece of kit, very light and strong; after 5 weeks being bashed around in my backpack there were no dents and it kept its shape.The handles fold away to wrap around the main body, so it took up very little room in the backpack. It is made from very thin metal, which allows water to boil very quickly, however it also means that the food can burn easily if it becomes stuck to the botto …

Overall: The Ratio series of bags from Mountain Hardwear are filled with 650 Fill Power hydrophobic (Q Shield) down. Hydrophobic down means that your sleeping bag is less susceptible to moisture compromising its performance, this can be important on multi-day trips if you don't get a chance to air your sleeping bag off properly. Its also useful if you are going to be using the bag in damp conditio …

Primaloft Gold Insulation Breathable: Encourages the passage of air and moisture to keep you from feeling cold and clammyPackable: Packs down easily for stashing in small places and layeringAll the warmth you need with very little weightSoftness: Enjoy superior softness that feels great on your body and contributes to a flattering fitWarmth without Bulk: A high warmth to weight ratio means you do …

I recently retired my Sunday Afternoons Solar Bucket in favour of trying something new, the great thing about the Solar Bucket is its wide brim and packablity, so I needed something with at least those two attributes – the Helios hat fits the bill and in fact has a wider brim than my trusty Solar Bucket and as neither hat has a wired brim they can be stuffed into a rucksack witho …

Primaloft Gold Insulation Down Blend Breathable: Encourages the passage of air and moisture to keep you from feeling cold and clammyPackable: Packs down easily for stashing in small places and layeringLightweight: All the warmth you need with little weightSoftness: Enjoy superior softness that feels great on your body and contributes to a flattering fitWarm: Mimics the warmth of downWater Resista …