Blog

Whether you are racing the length or breadth of the country or enjoying a scenic tour of coffee shops and stately homes, your basic needs for shelter, sleeping and making a brew won’t differ greatly so, here are a few items that are compact and lightweight enough to fit on the bike and not weigh you down, allowing you to enjoy your next adventure. The main characteristics of a bikepacki …

In their own words - Superfeet started in 1977 as the Sports Medicine Division of Northwest Podiatric Laboratory. Sparked by the simple idea that people deserve something better, today we continue to push the boundaries of podiatric science by combining biometric data, cutting-edge technology and innovative materials, all to help you get the most out of every step. The proprietary Superfeet s …

hermarest can rightly claim that they started a minor revolution in backpacking comfort. Before 1972, there was the 'closed cell foam mat' to sleep on, which provided insulation but little comfort. Since 1972, the introduction of self-inflating mats and then ultralight airbeds from Thermarest and other companies has transformed the quality of sleeping outdoors. Since moving into sleeping bags in 1 …

The insoles that are supplied with most outdoor footwear are extremely cheap and are effectively just a flat sock liner. Usually nothing more than a flat foam pad offering basic cushioning and nothing else.  Our feet are not flat but multi-dimensional, so most people will benefit from a 3D insole. Aftermarket insoles like Superfeet are designed to support the foot, improve comfort, relieve pa …

The goal at Six Moon Designs is to offer lightweight, high-quality, affordable backpacking equipment. They want customers to be happy with their purchases and stand behind their products 100%. If there are any concerns, they encourage customers to reach out, as they will do their best to make things right. Six Moon Designs is confident that their products will be invaluable additions to any backpa …

In this post we tell you all about Sea to Summit. We were the first company in the UK to recognise the quality of products made by this company and for many years we were the only ones selling Sea to Summit sleeping bags.

Impressively breathable, adaptable and versatile, Xenair is a synthetic insulation collection for mountain ascents. Intelligently body mapping different densities of insulation and air-permeable fabrics, they respond and regulate your temperature. The Xenair range is filled with PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Active+ to keep you warm and comfortable through peaks and troughs of activity and change …

In this post, we tell you all about the company Nemo Equipment. We were the first in the UK to sell their products, and the relationship is as good as ever. Founder & CEO Cam Brensinger aims to build the best business, not simply the biggest one. This mindset has supported the company for 20 years and led to strategic growth, establishing NEMO as a major player in the outdoor industry while up …

On this page we summarise the MSR range of stoves, what they are, how they work, and their key features. Gas canisters are by far the most common and convenient of all the camp cooking methods because they are easy to set up, easy to light and you can control the heat output to a high degree. One disadvantage is that performance drops off either when it is cold or if the gas canister is nearly emp …

MSR began by looking at industries that require ultra-durable waterproof coatings to protect their products from the elements. Taking cues from their coating formulas, they developed a coating that’s revolutionary for the tent industry. MSR called it Xtreme Shield. How is it different? The magic is at the molecular level. Xtreme Shield’s polyurethane features a molecular chain that&rsq …

Backpacking cookware comes in a variety of materials to meet the priorities of everyone, from fastpackers to dedicated backcountry chefs. Each material has its key benefits—understanding them will help you pick the cook set that’s aimed at your needs, both on the trail and in the “kitchen”. Here’s a look at the three materials used in MSR cookware and why you might ch …

Lifelong mountaineer Larry Penberthy formed MSR with a single purpose: to improve the safety of climbing equipment. It was the 1960s, and the Seattle engineer’s independent field tests had revealed that gear was often failing at loads far lower than its advertised specs. That one-man crusade grew into a pioneering gear company known for its cutting-edge engineering. Today, many MSR inve …