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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GSI Outdoors Microlite 500 Twist Vacuum Bottle Review - ''It really is great having an instantly hot or cold drink straight from your backpack''
Posted by Trek Scotland on Aug 21, 2023
The GSI Microlite 500 Twist Vacuum Bottle is one of those
items you might consider as a bit of a luxury, especially when going
ultralight. Many will opt to carry a filter system over carrying liquid, so why
do you need an insulated flask?
The first thing to note is that the Microlite Twist can keep
liquid cold for 20 hours and hot for 10 hours, so is suitable for both winter
and summe
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Pure Clear Collapsible Squeeze Water Filter Bottle Review - "All in all, an impressive bit of kit. Relatively inexpensive, and easy to use''
Posted by Chris Futers on Jul 04, 2023
Having completed this year's TGO challenge,
one of my constant companions along the way was Pure Clears Collapsible Squeeze
Water Filter Bottle. After 14 days use, here are my thoughts;
Before using the water filter bottle, one of
the biggest draws was the price, at £27.95 it is a much more attractive
proposition compared to some of Pure Clears main rivals, which have RRP’s
upwar
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Pure Clear ‘Active’ Filter Bottle Review - "Perfect if there is a regular water source to collect from as it eliminates the need to carry excess fluid''
Posted by Lois Fife on Jun 07, 2023
I have
used this 750 litre bottle as my main hydration system for 2 multi-day trips.
It is perfect if there is a regular water source to collect from as it
eliminates the need to carry excess fluid. Setting the bottle up for the first
time requires the filter to be sat in water for a couple of minutes to activate
it, then put it into the bottle. Using the
Active Water Filte
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CNOC Vesica Collapsible Bottle & Vecto Water Container Review - Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Posted by Andy Neil on Aug 02, 2022
Cnoc water bottle, water container, and versa flow water
filtration set up
Cnoc water containers and collapsible water bottles have been
a mini-revolution in the outdoor world, since they were first brought to the
market. Strong, durable, lightweight,
and innovative, it’s easy to see why they have been adopted by so many hikers.
The Vesica 1L Collapsible Bottle comes in 2 main o
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