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8th March 2018
Ultralight filter bottle for solo use Water is heavy. You really don’t want to carry more of it than you have to. At the same time water is essential. In many areas water away from…
27th February 2018
An ingenious lightweight camping lantern Over the years I’ve used many lights for camping from simple candles to gas lanterns. I’ve never stuck with any for long as the disadvantages always seemed to outweigh the…
17th February 2018
A warm version of the Buff The Original Buff is highly versatile. I’ve carried one for years, using it as hat, headband, scarf and balaclava. In summer it’s often the only headwear I take. In…
8th February 2018
A lightweight two-person backpacking tent Two-pole tapered tunnel tents have been popular since flexible poles first became available some forty plus years ago. The design has stood the test of time because it’s easy to…
29th January 2018
Ultralight pack with a tensioned mesh back Ultralight packs have been slowly creeping into the mainstream for the last few years as more established companies start making them. Now Osprey, one of the biggest names…
19th January 2018
Supportive fabric boots with a good sole Salomon’s latest boot in the Quest series, the Quest 4D 3 GTX, is a nubuck leather and synthetic fabric model that looks and feels fairly substantial but is…
10th January 2018
Innovative snowshoes from Norway Plentiful snow in the Cairngorms so far this winter mean it’s been ideal for snowshoeing and I’ve been trying a pair from Norwegian company Fimbulvetr (‘the great winter’ that precedes the…
19th December 2017
A useful inclinometer/thermometer When there’s masses of snow on the hills, as there is now in the Scottish Highlands, there’s always a risk of avalanches. Every winter season (which can last from October to May)…
12th December 2017
An effective lightweight baselayer
3rd December 2017
Innovative lightweight boots The latest model in Merrell’s well-established Chameleon range is said to be their most technical yet. The Chameleon 7 Mid is a low-cut boot with a rather striking appearance. The upper is…
25th November 2017
A superlight warm jacket Ultralight down jackets provide by far the most warmth for weight of any insulated garment. This new model from OEX is an excellent example and unlike most such jackets it’s not…
