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Outdoor Research offers a range of bivvy sacks suitable for every adventure. Whether you need ultralight, durable options for backpacking or bug-proof bivvys for a pest-free experience, you'll find the perfect shelter for your outdoor activities. Designed for reliability in all conditions, these bivvy sacks offer a combination of weather resistance, breathability, and a compact design, ensuring pr …

I tested the women’s Outdoor Research Helium UL jacket during early spring and I was very impressed with its performance. It will be a firm staple in my backpack for hikes during spring to autumn months for showery spells. I chose a size small, which is the size I would usually choose in a waterproof jacket. The jacket has a trim, streamlined fit but was loose enough to fit a base layer and …

With DownWool 2.0, Grüezi Bag offers an even more powerful, sustainable insulation solution for demanding outdoor adventures. The improved insulation performance of DownWool 2.0 is achieved through an additional production step in which the wool acquires a finer structure and significantly more loft. This allows the wool to trap more air, thus increasing the insulation performance while maint …

The Helium UL Jacket is built for fast miles and weather that won’t make up its mind. Ultralight, waterproof, and easy to pack, it moves from trail running, hiking, or peak bagging to travel and daily wear without missing a beat. The next-generation Helium UL Jacket features Toray Dermizax™ 3D 2.75-layer waterproof protection for true ultralight performance, with improved breathability …

Rab's sleeping bag range is engineered with the latest evolution of that expertise. The following breakdown explains the technologies behind their bags: how they work, why they matter, and the science that keeps users warm when it counts. L.O.F.T™ stands for Lightweight Offset Fill Technology. Rab uses this trapezoidal baffle construction in a selection of their down sleeping bags to deliver …

Not just for a season, but for a lifetime of movement. Every element has been carefully considered, refined, and perfected. Designed to be lightweight yet built to endure, this gear provides performance that acts as protection when the mountains challenge you. It is trusted in demanding conditions and proven when it matters most. Montane’s relentless pursuit of lightweight performance allows …