Spring ’24 Product Showcase

With warmer weather on the way, we take a look at some the season’s best new products…

Petzl CORAX
£67

Comfortable and fully adjustable harness for gym and outdoor climbing. Easy to use and very comfortable, the CORAX harness (pictured) is great for gym or outdoor climbing, as well as via ferrata. Designed for a wide range of users, this fully adjustable harness is available in three colours and in two sizes to fit different body types. The CORAX LT and CORAX LT WOMEN, priced £62, are lightweight versions of the CORAX that come in two colour options and five sizes. Weights for the range are 470-520g (CORAX), 345-455g (CORAX LT) and 350-460g (CORAX WOMEN).

More info: www.petzl.com

Helinox Chair Zero
£135

The classic Helinox Chair Zero sets the benchmark for an ultra-lightweight backpacking and camping chair. It weighs just 490g and has a pack size of only 35x10x10cm, great for a wide range of mountain-based adventures. The chair features DAC TH72M aluminium alloy poles and a single shock corded structure, so it is easy and quick to set up. Built to last, it has an excellent load capacity of 120kg and comes with its own stuff sac. Once assembled, the chair’s height is 64cm (seat height at 28cm).

More info: www.helinox.co.uk

Silva Expedition NEO
£99.99

A new extra-durable compass aimed at experienced users and outdoor professionals, there’s no compromise on performance, with built-in reliability. The most visible feature is the new CNC-machined aluminium grip ring with its laser-etched scale and graphics and a tool-free adjuster for magnetic declination. Lift the crown, adjust, press down. The needle is not steel, but plastic with neodymium which makes it super-fast and stable and means it cannot be de-magnetised. The baseplate has map measuring in both millimetres and inches, plus scales of 1:25k 1:40k and 1:50k, and a magnifying lens to help with map detail. The Expedition NEO S has a grippy cover with rubberised surfaces, and silicone rubber feet to give greater precision against a map; luminous markings enable night navigation. The lanyard, made of recycled material, has 1:25 and 1:50 scales for on-map planning. The Silva Expedition NEO S (£104.99) includes a sighting mirror for increased accuracy.

More info: www.silvasweden.uk

Jetboil Sumo
£199.99

Feed your friends with the Jetboil Sumo. The impressive 1.8 litre FluxRing cooking cup with insulating cozy is the ideal cooking vessel for groups. It has the same regulator control as the other Jetboil-regulated cooking systems in the range such as the MicroMo, MiniMo and Stash. This offers incremental heat adjustments from light simmer to full boil, perfec for simmering and sautéing. Add on the additional accessories such as the pot support, skillet and FluxRing cooking pot to really cook up a storm and impress the group. The pushbutton igniter gives instant heat and is regulated for consistent performance down to -6 degrees C. The Sumo is easily packable and can store 100g or 230g JetPower fuel canister with burner, fuel canister stabilizer, and accessory pot support. With 6,000 BTU/h, you have a boil time of 4 minutes and 15 seconds which is impressive for a such a large cooking pot. Available from Jetboil.co.uk from April.

More info: www.jetboil.co.uk

Montane Composite Hooded Down Jacket
£220

The Montane Men’s Composite Hooded Down Jacket is a protective, durable thermal layer designed for unrestricted movement in cold conditions. A durable design is delivered through use of Pertex Quantum 3D weave fabric with 2-way stretch, this offers extreme, durable protection that can withstand the harshest of elements. Combining this fabric with THERMO Stretch Fleece provides a precision fit that allows for ultimate freedom of movement. HyperDRY 750+ fill power Duck down with PFC-Free DWR greatly improves thermal performance in wetter conditions and keeps your core body warm when you need it! Built with movement in mind, the Composite down jacket will keep you warm and protected when taking on a range of fast-paced activities in the mountains, including climbing or hiking.

More info: www.montane.com

La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike GTX
£265

La Sportiva’s Aequilibrium boots have proved hugely successful since their launch two years ago, and this Spring a new style arrives in the Trekking category: the Aequilibrium Hike GTX, a lighter, more agile version designed for mixed-terrain hiking. The synthetic fabric upper features a supportive Flex System Evo ankle construction, there’s a GORE-TEX Extended Comfort waterproof/breathable membrane, and an abrasion-resistant rand for extra durability. The unique Vibram outsole/midsole combines an outer Rubber Guard™ sole construction with internal EVA foam, so there’s foam inside each lug, improving cushioning and reducing weight. The heel has a very pronounced double-block rear geometry which increases the downhill braking effect and allows a more fluid roll, reducing muscle fatigue. The boot is designed to be easily re-soleable, and is available in men’s and women’s versions.

More info: www.lasportiva.com

Vango Denali Pro 60:70
£120

The Denali Pro is our signature rucksack designed for users spending time in the great outdoors, from weekend trips to extended stays in the wild. The easy-to-use A1 back system ensures the perfect fit every time with its simple locking strap system. Made from a combination of Excel® Eco 250D ripstop fabric and Excel® Eco 600D recycled fabrics, the Denali is incredibly durable. Plenty of pockets, straps and storage options give you easy access to all your gear including a large external pocket that’s perfect for wet gear or a tent flysheet. Other features include: top lid with zip pocket,  providing easy access and safe storage for small items; dual side compression straps, to stabilise rucksack contents; water resistant zipped compartment, designed to accommodate an OS map; daisy chains enable accessory attachment.

More info: www.vango.co.uk

Mountain Equipment Mirrostat 7.0 Mat
£200

Our most innovative air-filled mattress combining offset baffles and reflective internal layers to provide a warm, stable and comfortable mat with a tiny pack size and low weight. The Mirrostat is a new development with the best warmth-to-weight ratio of any of our mats. Significantly lighter than other mats of its type but still with high R values, they are ideal for backpacking and camping year-round. Features include: spot welded construction for comfort and durability; recycled 20D plain weave polyester with TPU lamination; offset baffles for greater stability; 2-way self-sealing Gas Mask valve for inflation and deflation; supplied Windsock™ inflates mat easily and doubles as lightweight stuff sack.

More info: www.mountain-equipment.co.uk

Rab Torque Mountain Pants
£110

If you’re looking for a pair of robust, versatile and free moving “do it all” mountain pants, look no further than Rab’s Torque Mountain Pants. Constructed from hardwearing and quick-drying Matrix™ softshell fabric, the protective yet lightweight Torque Mountain Pants offer excellent stretch and flexibility to keep the wearer comfortable and protected whatever their mountain mission. Other features include Torque’s signature bold panelling design, part-elasticated waistband with snap closure for additional support, and multiple zip pockets to store small essentials and valuables. Move freely on summer climbs, treks and scrambles with these classic alpine pants that are designed to endure the most rugged terrain and provide a comfortable fit. Available in three different lengths.

More info: www.rab.equipment

Exped Mira II HL
£725

The Swiss company has distilled all its design experience into the Mira II, a super-lightweight two-person design aimed at 3-season backpacking. The free-standing ‘endoskeleton’ design combines large mesh panels with solid fabric walls, and the ridge pole increases interior space for comfortable sitting with an internal height of over 1m. The Mira II features two vestibules, one for each door. Flysheets are light yet durable, using 10D silicone/PU coated ripstop nylon fabric with taped seams, and the canopies are 15D ripstop nylon with 15D No-See-Um mosquito mesh. The floor is 20D ripstop nylon and poles are 8.7mm DAC Featherlite aluminium. The packed weight of the Mira II HL is 1.3kg, and the trail weight is 1.1kg.

More info: www.exped.com

Alpkit Halogen
£99.99

The Halogen jacket has supreme warmth at an incredibly low weight for featherlight performance layering when hiking, backpacking or bikepacking in cool weather adventures. It uses ethically-sourced 800 fill power hydrophobic duck down (RDS certified) and 100% recycled nylon fabrics with PFC-free DWR. Weighing just 255g (size M), Halogen’s down provides softness and regulates body temperature to keep you warm in cold conditions while allowing excess body heat and moisture to escape. Its hydrophobic treatment repels moisture and prevents the down from clumping when wet so Halogen retains its insulating properties even when exposed to damp conditions. It’s perfect for packing up small and pulling out on cool spring evenings. This is the down jacket for your no-compromise kit list.

More info: www.alpkit.com

Lowe Alpine AirZone Ultra 26
£140

The lightest member of the popular AirZone family makes its debut this season. Ideal for fast paced hikes, this agile 26 litre pack features the ventilated AirZone™ back system which encourages airflow via a convection channel which allows heat to escape, and provides stability and flex when needed. Also available in Narrow Dimensions (ND), AirZone Ultra  26 is incredibly comfortable and moves with you over any terrain. Designed to keep weight and bulk to a minimum, the pack also features ultralight compression straps to stabilize your load and easy access drawcord entry. AirZone Ultra 26 is the perfect streamlined pack to carry essential gear when temperature and intensity rises and additional breathability is needed.

More info: www.rab.equipment

Mountain Equipment Atmo
£300

We have made some of the finest waterproof jackets available anywhere for over 60 years, and the Tupilak Jacket is regarded as the benchmark shell for winter climbers and alpinists and a favourite amongst professionals and our athletes. The new Atmo Jacket is designed for the same purpose as its bigger cousin: alpine and expedition climbing but stripped back further for when every gram counts. We’ve made this jacket the way we want to and the way our climbing team wants. That means the feature set is deliberately stripped back while retaining all the features needed for a climbing jacket: a large and easily-adjusted hood, a large pocket, and fantastic fit. It remains, however, deceptively simple: it features our most complex patterning and construction working to ensure the exceptional fit, waterproofness and durability.

More info: www.mountain-equipment.co.uk

Berghaus 3D Freeflow 30+5
£180

The Berghaus 3D Freeflow 30+5L daysack offers the advantages of both airflow and contact back systems, while minimizing the respective disadvantages. This is possible thanks to a flexible, ergonomic frame design with an innovative perforation pattern, combined with 3D-printed spacer pads in the lumbar area and a seamlessly stretched mesh back. The system provides a consistent air gap of 2-4cm along the length of the back, while keeping the load close to the body, for improved stability and comfort. Available in two back lengths, the fit is adjustable, so the pack can be adapted to the wearer’s shape and size.

More info: www.berghaus.com

Alpkit Ultra 1
£299.99

The Ultra 1 is a sub 900g freestanding 1-person backpacking tent for ultralight adventures on foot or on two wheels. The tent utilises a  freestanding one-piece hub pole system, strong and light carbon fibre poles, and 100% waterproof nylon sil/sIl flysheet. Lightweight and strong carbon fibre poles and an ultralight PFC-free siliconised nylon flysheet give the ultimate comfort-to-weight ratio, especially important when you’re carrying everything on your back or bike. Keep your sleeping area dry when camping in foul weather and access close items from inside the tent thanks to the side entry porch. Ultra pitches inner first for a strong and spacious living area and gives the option to pitch without the flysheet in warm conditions. Thoughtful features like the internal hanging hook and stash pockets bring a slice of comfort on longer multi-day trips, with an optional footprint to prolong your tent’s life.

More info: www.alpkit.com

Arc’teryx Vertex Alpine GTX Shoe
£220

The Vertex Alpine GTX is a complete rethinking of the approach shoe. Balancing the fit and performance of a trail running shoe with the stability required for long days on technical terrain, it’s light, fast, waterproof and combines support and protection with a secure, comfortable ride. A full GORE-TEX liner seals out wet and snow, and the sticky Vibram XS Flash 2 outsole is designed for edging, on-trail performance, and grip in wet and dry conditions. A TPU shank and toe cap add protection, and a knit collar seals out debris. Available in five colours for men and three colours for women.

More info: www.arcteryx.com