Montane Sirocco Lite Hoodie Review - ''Sirocco Lite is a very versatile, lightweight, midlayer that is very comfortable and snug without restricting movement.''
Posted by Nick Brown on May 01, 2025
The new Sirocco Lite insulated hoodie is a midlayer with some extra warmth where you need it. I got to use it on a recent trip to the highlands in April when the weather can drastically change the higher you go. It is not unusual to be in a short sleeve shirt at the bottom only to find yourself scrabbling for your warmer layers as you pass snow patches at the tops.
The Sirocco Lite is a great lig
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Altra Lone Peak 9+ Review - ''I recently took them on a quick ascent of Ben Lomond via the Ptarmigan ridge and they offered great comfort and support throughout whilst being very light on the feet.''
Posted by Nick Brown on May 01, 2025
The new Altra Lone Peak 9+ trail shoes have been my first zero drop shoes. This means the height difference between the toe and the heel is zero – they offer a flat more natural position for your feet to be in. I was a bit apprehensive about using these as they can add strain to the Achilles especially if there has been a previous injury which is what I have had on and off over the last yea
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Scarpa Rapid XT GTX Review - ''They have maintained the quality, sturdy build quality that you come to expect from a leather Scarpa shoe whilst making them lighter''
Posted by Nick Brown on Feb 12, 2025
With the autumn and winter weather bringing wetter ground underfoot it was time to give the new Scarpa Rapid XT GTX hiking shoes a go out. Having used them on a mixture of terrain on my local walks for a few weeks now, from slightly boggy sheep fields to good but uneven paths they have performed very well. As with most new leather shoes they were initially quite unforgiving but have now bedded in
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Liteway Gramless 35L Review - ''The Gramless bag is an excellent choice and with the superior build quality and tough materials it has the durability to stand up any harsh conditions.''
Posted by Nick Brown on Oct 17, 2024
With the forecast showing a brief lull in the usual October
wet weather pattern, a chance for a quick bash up a couple of the Mamores Munro mountains
just near Kinlochleven was not to be missed. This also gave me an opportunity
to try out the new Liteway Gramless 35 litre rucksack. This is an ultra
lightweight day bag made from 70D Ripstop Recycled Polyester, which offers
excellent
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Montane Khamsin Hooded Softshell Review - “A very comfortable, very functional softshell that works great as an in-between jacket”
Posted by Nick Brown on Sep 30, 2024
New for the Autumn/winter season from Montane is the Khamsin
Softshell. It is a lightly insulated, wind resistant, technical softshell that
is perfect for those changeable windy autumn days on the hills. It is made from
wind resistant Raptor Flex fabric that is 88% recycled and has excellent four
way stretch, making it super comfortable to wear. On the inside it is lined with
an Octa fl
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Suunto Wing Headphones Review - ''Having used these on numerous runs on both trail and tarmac the ability to hear what is going on around you is a great feature''
Posted by Nick Brown on Sep 27, 2024
The Suunto Wing Bluetooth Headphones are a perfect way to
listen to music or podcasts whilst out on a run or outdoor activity. Their bone
conductive technology means they do not go in the ear, but rather conduct
through the bone just at the front of the ear. This means you can still hear
ambient sounds, such as cars or people, while still enjoying your music. This
is a much safer option
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