Ultralight Outdoor Gear Awards 2023
Posted by Andy Neil on Dec 22, 2023
2023 was an excellent year for new ultralight equipment and clothing, and we wanted to highlight some of our favourite gear that hit the market this year. Some pieces, like the Montbell Plasma 1000, pushed the limits of what it means to be ultralight even further. Others, like the Nemo Tensor Extreme Conditions sleeping pad, showed real innovation by raising their R-value to an industry-leading 8.
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Berghaus Extrem MTN Guide MW Technical Pant Review - “After extensive use, I have found them to be some of the most unrestrictive and hard-wearing trousers I have used.”
Posted by Andy Neil on Sep 29, 2023
At the beginning of March this year, I was fortunate enough to be
invited onto a winter skill course by Berghaus. Berghaus were keen to hear our
opinions on their new EXTREM clothing range. The EXTREM Range was
launched in 1986 and was designed to be used in the World's most extreme
conditions, and for nearly four decades the line has advanced and evolved into
the brand-new range we ha
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Berghaus MTN Arete Ultra Down Hood
Posted by Trek & Mountain Review on Mar 01, 2023
With the relaunch of the Extrem 'sub brand' this winter, Berghaus have created a range of mountain-focused apparel that is clearly distinct from the more mainstream products that are its bread and butter these days. The MTN Arete Ultra Down Hoody has certainly been designed with the mountaineer in mind, this being reflected in many of its features. The helmet-compatible hood has a wired peak, plus
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