About Gruezi Bag and DownWool® Sleeping Bags
Apr 02, 2024
The natural high-end DownWool Insulation is a blend of 70% high-quality RDS-certified down, which provides high insulation, and 30% wool from the Alpine region, which acts like a lightweight natural air conditioner. The combination is perfect. Nothing insulates as well as high-quality down. The 30% wool content absorbs any moisture that arises and thus keeps the down naturally drier. Down has a ve
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MSR's Lightweight Bikepacking Kit List
Posted by Lois Fife on Mar 01, 2024
Whether you are racing the length or breadth of the country
or enjoying a scenic tour of coffee shops and stately homes, your basic needs for
shelter, sleeping and making a brew won’t differ greatly so, here are a few
items that are compact and lightweight enough to fit on the bike and not weigh
you down, allowing you to enjoy your next adventure.
Sea to Summit Sleeping Bag and Quilt Ranges Explained
Posted by Mark Richardson on Feb 21, 2024
We stock the key ranges of Sea to Summit sleeping bags, find out which they are, our opinion and what they do on this page.
Rab Sleeping Bag Guide
Jan 29, 2024
Sleeping bags are where it all began for Rab, and they remain a core part of our range to this day. From ultralight sleeping bags designed for hut-to-hut trekking, to high fill power Down Bags for arctic sleeping with a limit rating of -40°C (-40°F), our collection strategically balances warmth, weight, and pack size for a range of activities.Choose from Synthetic Insulation, which offers dur
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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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Rab Winter Sleep System
Posted by Andy Neil on Nov 30, 2023
Winter camping enthusiasts understand the importance of a good night's
sleep in extreme conditions. When the temperatures drop and the elements become
more challenging, having the right gear makes all the difference. This article
explores the perfect winter camping sleep system that combines cutting-edge
technology, lightweight design, and unparalleled warmth.
Exped Ultra -5° Down Sleeping Bag Review - “The meticulous design and construction of the sleeping bag demonstrated exceptional insulation capabilities”
Posted by Andy Neil on Nov 24, 2023
Incredibly eager to start this
year's winter camping season, I headed to the Cairngorms for this year's first
glimpses of snow. I wasn't planning to camp on the plateau itself, and the
expected temperature was supposed to hover around 0° throughout the night. I
arrived at the Corrour Bothy at about 3, pitched my tent, The Hillerberg Soulo,
next to the river Dee, and settled in for
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Exped Winter Kit List
Posted by Andy Neil on Sep 19, 2023
As
the nights are drawing in and the temperature is starting to dip, we are
excited about the prospect of the upcoming winter camping season. Winter
camping can be more challenging, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. Cosy
nights curled up in the tents, crisp frosty mornings, and dark star-filled
skies are all only a few months away. So, we have teamed up with our friends at
EXPED to de
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The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Sleeping Bags
Posted by Andy Neil on Jul 24, 2023
Choosing a sleeping bag can be a daunting task. Getting
started with so many different options and variations can be difficult. This
will be one of the biggest investments, along with your tent, for backpacking,
so it's important that you make the right choice for what you need. We want you
to pick the best sleeping bag for your adventures, so we've compiled this guide
to help you narrow your
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Nemo's Ultralight Range
Posted by Fran O'Donnell on Jun 30, 2023
Built with the
backcountry in mind, NEMO’s ultralight gear sheds every gram possible while maintaining peak
performance and liveability. NEMO’s ultralight tents trim weight by relying heavily on stakes for tension and structure support. Fewer poles and more mesh panels net out to a lighter load — and the ability to pack down smaller!
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Nemo Sleep System Review - "Perfect for 3 and 4-season use in the UK''
Posted by Lois Fife on May 25, 2023
As a cold sleeper, I find the combination of the Nemo Women’s Riff 15 Sleeping bag and the Tensor Insulated sleeping mat perfect for 3 and 4-season
use in the UK. The spoon shaped Riff 15 has 825g of down in the Women’s (and
540g in the men’s) and 800 fill power in both versions giving a comfort limit
of -9C for both men and women. As a side sleeper, I find the Riff has the
ben
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Exped Summer Kit List
Posted by Andy Neil on Mar 20, 2023
We love working with, Exped, so we compiled a summer backpacking
kit list, an all-encompassing kit list perfect for one-night adventures and
week-long trips.Exped’s new Mira II HL Tent – is a robust and roomy
two-person tent that isn’t just a place to bed down but is a nice place to hang
out; the tent has a lot of headroom, so if you are confined to it for any
length of time, you can still si
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