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Montane Kamen XT Down Jacket Review - ''I wouldn’t hesitate to include this on a UK winter kit list or if heading on an expedition to higher altitude peaks.''

Posted by Nick Brown on Nov 24, 2025

New to the market this season is Montane’s Kamen range of Down Jackets. These come in two variations. The standard Kamen and its bigger brother, the Kamen XT which is being reviewed. They both feature 800 fill ExpeDRY Goose down, designed to resist water and moisture so it stays lofty even in damp conditions, but the XT version has a box wall construction. This means rather than the baffles …
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Sea to Summit Spark & Spark Pro Series Explained

Mar 03, 2025

Sea to Summit have redesigned its renowned Spark sleeping bag line. The Spark series continues to be made with high-quality materials, using 850+ ethically sourced down treated with Sea to Summit's Dry Down coating. This coating enhances the down's ability to loft effectively in moist conditions, repel water, and dry rapidly. The baffle configuration remains the same, featuring vertical baffl …
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