About Gruezi Bag and DownWool® Sleeping Bags
Apr 02, 2024
The natural high-end DownWool Insulation is a blend of 70% high-quality RDS-certified down, which provides high insulation, and 30% wool from the Alpine region, which acts like a lightweight natural air conditioner. The combination is perfect. Nothing insulates as well as high-quality down. The 30% wool content absorbs any moisture that arises and thus keeps the down naturally drier. Down has a ve
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Sea to Summit Sleeping Bag and Quilt Ranges Explained
Posted by Mark Richardson on Feb 21, 2024
We stock the key ranges of Sea to Summit sleeping bags, find out which they are, our opinion and what they do on this page.
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 Winter Sleep System
Posted by Andy Neil on Nov 30, 2023
Winter camping enthusiasts understand the importance of a good night's
sleep in extreme conditions. When the temperatures drop and the elements become
more challenging, having the right gear makes all the difference. This article
explores the perfect winter camping sleep system that combines cutting-edge
technology, lightweight design, and unparalleled warmth.
Exped Ultra -5° Down Sleeping Bag Review - “The meticulous design and construction of the sleeping bag demonstrated exceptional insulation capabilities”
Posted by Andy Neil on Nov 24, 2023
Incredibly eager to start this
year's winter camping season, I headed to the Cairngorms for this year's first
glimpses of snow. I wasn't planning to camp on the plateau itself, and the
expected temperature was supposed to hover around 0° throughout the night. I
arrived at the Corrour Bothy at about 3, pitched my tent, The Hillerberg Soulo,
next to the river Dee, and settled in for
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Alpine 850 Down Hoodie Review - “High-performance winter insulation piece, offering a blend of warmth and functionality”
Posted by Andy Neil on Nov 15, 2023
I have to admit that this review is a tad late. In my defense, I
was waiting for some appropriately cold weather to test the jacket; thankfully,
November has arrived and brought some wintry conditions.
Montane has brought two new down jackets to
the market this season: the
Alpine 850 Lite Down Hoodie, and the jacket I have been testing the Alpine 850 Down Hoodie. The l
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Rab Mythic G Down Jacket
Nov 01, 2023
The Mythic G is the next evolution of our award-winning Mythic family, offering featherlight, packable performance. With 1000FP down and a heat-reflective TILT lining, which reduces your radiant heat loss by up to 30% without a gram of extra weight, the jacket is incredibly warm. The lining is body-mapped to trap heat where you need it most and absent in hot spots for improved comfort, allowing th
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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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The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Sleeping Bags
Posted by Andy Neil on Jul 24, 2023
Choosing a sleeping bag can be a daunting task. Getting
started with so many different options and variations can be difficult. This
will be one of the biggest investments, along with your tent, for backpacking,
so it's important that you make the right choice for what you need. We want you
to pick the best sleeping bag for your adventures, so we've compiled this guide
to help you narrow your
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Montane Down Ranges Explained
Posted by Fran O'Donnell on May 23, 2023
Discover our range of Montane's down insulated winter jackets, engineered to keep you warm in cold weather conditions. Created with outdoor activities in mind, we have a range of Montane down jackets that offer lightweight versatility, durability and warmth. Ideal for high-altitude adventures or cooler evenings at camp, our down jackets have been designed with exceptional warmth to weight rat
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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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Rab Mythic Collection
Posted by Fran O'Donnell on Nov 29, 2022
Honouring our reputation as the masters of insulation, the new Mythic range have reached the next level.Achieving exceptional levels of warmth to weight and incorporating our cutting edge TILT technology for the first time, this collection features the lightest and warmest jackets we've ever made. Built for tackling high altitude ascents in sub zero temperatures.