GR221 Dry Stone Route – Mallorca September 2022
Posted by Danny Pearson on Jan 25, 2024
Late in 2021, I decided that with travel opening up I wanted
to walk a GR route and having looked at the Cicerone book by Paddy Dillon it seemed to be perfect.
Originally, I was planning to go in late March or Early
April 2022 but due to the launch of our new website and a few issues with that
(apologies if you experienced any problems when it launched in April 2022) this
had to b
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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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Montbell Storm Cruiser Jacket Review - “It strikes the perfect balance of great features, lightweight and durability”
Posted by Danny Pearson on Nov 06, 2023
Picking a waterproof shell jacket can make your head spin. The
lightest jackets will be ideal to keep pack weight at a minimum but how will
they hold up when used under a backpacking rucksack with several days of food?
This was the conundrum when deciding on a jacket to use for
the TGO Challenge. It needed to offer dependable protection for a crossing of
the mountains of Scotland in Ma
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Mont-bell Seamless Down Hugger Technology
Posted by Mark Richardson on Dec 12, 2022
Mont-bell Seamless Down Hugger sleeping bags are cutting edge, eliminating relatively inefficient baffles from sleeping bag construction and incorporating stretch fabric to improve warmth without constricting the sleeper are two key technologies; on this page we explain those technologies.
Soto Fusion Stove and Montbell Pot Review - “A versatile stove and a great addition to the Soto line-up”
Posted by Trek Scotland on Oct 17, 2022
This is the third stove from Soto we have now had the
pleasure of using, the Windmaster being a firm favourite of ours for
lightweight solo adventures throughout the warmer months, whilst also spending
much of last winter using the
Stormbreaker; a truly versatile multifuel option
making for a reliable stove for group activities in remote and harsh
conditions.
The Fus
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Montbell - About the Company
Jul 15, 2019
Montbell has developed a reputation for high-quality, lightweight outdoor kit. The range covers clothing, sleeping bags, tents, backpacks and an array of accessories. Montbell is now a world leader in producing some of the most innovative, lightweight and functional kit across a number of categories.