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The Chockstone Hoody is a lightweight softshell with a focus on unrestricted movement with the use of its 4-way stretch Chockstone fabric; a mix of 91% Nylon and 9% Elastane. To the touch, the double weave construction is certainly the most noticeable feature and it is obvious that Mountain Hardware’s concept for the Chockstone is for active adventures rather than for insulation. …

Thanks to Mountain Hardwear, I was given the opportunity to test the Rain Shadow 26 Pack in one of the most picturesque places on earth, Chamonix. And let me tell you, the views and the pack did not disappoint.At first, I was a little wary of how the pack would fit my small frame as not a lot of unisex packs do, and I tend to find myself using more female-specific packs or those with shorter back …

Used extensively by Cairngorm Treks throughout Autumn and Winter 2017/18 in the Mountainous areas of the Cairngorms and Skye.The Thunder Shadow Jacket is extremely lightweight (285g) for what Mountain Hardware claims to be a reliable and quality waterproof, packing up nicely and easily fitting into some of the smallest nooks in a crammed rucksack. This is instantly noticeable, as when we first hel …

Tested regularly throughout Autumn and Winter 2017/18 in the Cairngorms and surrounding areas.The Mountain Hardwear Trango range comes with a big reputation and is a product of which most mountaineers have some familiarity. First introduced in 1995 it became a very reliable shelter and a favourite amongst Alpinists. We owned the 3-man version ourselves around 10 years ago, shared amongst a group o …

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This is the warmest, most comfortable sleeping bag I have ever used. After a long day trekking in the cold I knew that I would have a warm night’s sleep. The bag didn’t require any layers to be worn inside during the night. After the initial cold period, the bag would warm up to a comfortable temperature within 10 minutes.The bag has a half-zip in the centre of the bag which was great for ventilat …

Overall: The Ratio series of bags from Mountain Hardwear are filled with 650 Fill Power hydrophobic (Q Shield) down. Hydrophobic down means that your sleeping bag is less susceptible to moisture compromising its performance, this can be important on multi-day trips if you don't get a chance to air your sleeping bag off properly. Its also useful if you are going to be using the bag in damp conditio …

I was prepared not to like Mountain Hardwear’s SuperMega UL tents because the name’s a bit naff, but after using the 2 person version I’ve included it as one of our top recommendations! – if you don’t really want to read much further then I can tell you why, it’s because of the wishbone pole structure at the back, which is good for wind resistance, and an impressive attention to detail that has ( …