Montbell Warmth Guide
Posted by Montbell on Jan 30, 2024
Sweater Weight Warmth: Light in weight and highly compressible these garments travel well, but when needed deploy easily yielding lofty down sweaters of surprising warmth. Versatile thermal components, these pieces’ shine as a middle layers in shoulder seasons, while proving essential on their own in cool backcountry conditions. Mid-Weight Warmth: Compact and portable these pieces p
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Rab Sustainability and Responsibility
Nov 23, 2023
Our Mountain Manifesto is a set of shared commitments to help us all tread more lightly on the planet. Join us in creating positive change in our industry. Product: Prolong life and performance and minimise the impact of end-of-life. Planet: Drive more sustainable packaging solutions and highlight the environmental impact of air freight. Partner: Improve standards for workers and mi
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Enlightened Equipment Enigma 850FP 20F Down Quilt Review - ''The Enigma from Enlightened Equipment, will be my choice for 80% wild camp adventures''
Posted by Chris Futers on Sep 11, 2023
After a couple of days spent in the Lake District, I was
able to gain my first impressions of Enlightened Equipment’s Enigma Quilt
(20F).
My first impressions were that it seemed well made with an interesting
angular U-shaped baffle design and fully sewn in footbox. The 850 fill allowed
the bag to loft with ease and the bag packed down smaller than expected. Whilst
it comes with a stu
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Montane Alpine 850 Lite Down Hoodie Review - ''It is well made and offers leading edge warmth to weight ratio''
Posted by Mark Richardson on Sep 07, 2023
When
backpacking I want a very lightweight insulated windproof layer for daytime use
and a down jacket for evening, with of course the flexibility to wear them both
if it gets very cold. The insulation value I need for the down jacket depends
on the temperatures I expect. I took the
Alpine 850 Lite Down Hoodie with me on
a recent backpacking trip to the Scottish Highlands at the
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Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket Review - “The Mythic Ultra has all the things you need and nothing that you don’t.”
Posted by Mark Richardson on Feb 24, 2023
There are so many good
down jackets available that it can be difficult homing in on the one for you,
not surprisingly your first thoughts should be about how you want to use the
jacket, a decent warm jacket is an essential piece of backpacking or trekking
kit even in the summer if you are travelling high in the mountains and in this
scenario you want something that is lightweight and ha
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Montane Axis Alpha Review - “A perfect choice for high workloads in unforgiving environments”
Posted by Trek Scotland on Aug 24, 2022
One of the more technical jackets we have used over the past
6 months, the Axis Alpha Down jacket on first appearance is similar in design
to the Montane Quattro Fusion, a jacket we very much enjoyed testing and
reviewing and have continued to use over the past few years.
Montane has a great reputation for creating some very
innovative clothing, with a wide mix of materials to produce
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Sierra Designs Nitro 800 35 Degree Quilt Review - Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Posted by Danny Pearson on Jul 05, 2022
Quilts have been a popular choice amongst American
backpackers for years but took longer to gain popularity in the UK. We have
seen a significant increase in quilt sales and enquiries over the past couple
of years.
There are clear pros and cons of a quilt vs. a sleeping bag, read our article here ‘Why choose a backpacking quilt?’
As a long-term user of mummy sleeping bags, i
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All About Down
May 24, 2022
Down is the natural plumage that forms the undercoating of waterfowl. It forms in tufts, or plumules, and consists of fluffy, wispy filaments. It is an exceptional insulator, prized for being light, easy to compress, durable and breathable. It excels in cold, dry conditions. Down is more expensive than synthetic fill, but it maintains its loft (which provides its heat-trapping ability) at a near-o
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