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Cairngorm Treks Review - MSR Folding Utensils

Posted by Cairngorm Treks on Mar 14, 2016

Choosing the correct utensils for an expedition may not appear the most interesting part of the packing process, but it is one that needs thought and attention as you will rely on these tools many times throughout the trip. Where are you going to store your spoon or fork? If it’s within a stove system then a plastic option would be better as it won’t scratch your pot. What type of food are you goi …
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UOG Review - Masters Trecime Carbon Trekking Poles

Posted by Mark Richardson on Aug 19, 2014

Masters Trecime Carbon Trekking PoleIf you’ve never used lightweight trekking poles before then you’re in for a revelation, swinging a pole that weighs half of what you’re used to feels remarkably good and these days a lightweight pole will probably do everything you ask of it without letting you down.These Masters Trecime Carbon Trekking Poles are sub 200g per pole and are also one of the shortes …
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MSR Windboiler stove

Posted by Mark Richardson on Aug 18, 2014

UOG Review of MSR Windboiler StoveMSR have been performance leaders in fuel efficient gas stoves since they launched the Reactor stove and its variants – all based on the same burner and close coupling system. The market hasn’t really recognised this with some other brands taking the plaudits.Reading between the lines MSR launched the Windboiler based on a slightly reduced size Reactor burner unit …
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