This spring, Columbia are launching their new rain wear technology called OutDry Extreme, which offers a new approach to waterproof outerwear, unique to Columbia. Columbia have taken the traditional approach to rainwear and turned it inside out, creating the first waterproof, ultra-breathable jacket with a waterproof membrane on the outside for permanent water-repellency and durability. They claim that “by putting …
The Big Question: Do I Really Need Super-Stiff Boots For Winter?
Jon Doran ponders boot classifications and, in particular, the difference between so-called 3/4-season boots and 4-season ones. What do those designations mean and do they actually make any sense?
Arc'teryx to introduce Procline ski boot and Voltair avalanche pack
Arct’eryx is set to enter the ski market in autumn/winter 2016 with their new Procline ski touring/mountaineering boot and Voltair avalanche pack. The Procline boots feature a patented two-piece carbon fiber upper cuff system that is able to rotate both vertically (75º) and laterally (23º /12º), which allows greater freedom of movement in the ankle when climbing. They offer agility …
Haglofs Essens Mimic Jacket review
Paul Smith and Chris Kempster try out the latest innovation in insulation, Haglöfs’ QuadFusion Mimic…
Keen Liberty Ridge review
We travel to the Balkans to try out Keen’s latest European Made hiking boot…
Jöttnar expands winter range
British outdoor clothing brand Jöttnar will continue their focus on mountaineering, winter climbing and all-mountain skiing in their 2015 winter range, available in mid-October. All of their existing products will continue in the range, but incorporating new colourways and performance updates, while also adding four new products. The new products will include a bibless version of the Vanir salopettes, a lightweight …
Rab introduces new Cirrus insulation
Rab have introduced their new Cirrus insulation in their winter 2015 collection. Cirrus is synthetic technology that mimics natural down. The synthetic fibres dry quickly and provide the same warmth-to-weight as 600FP duck down. The winter 2015 collection will include Rab’s new Nebula and Nimbus which will use Cirrus technology, offering the warmth and low weight of natural down jackets, …
Terra Nova announce 'world's lightest' 2-person tent – but at what cost?
Terra Nova has unveiled what they claim to be the world’s lightest 2-person free-standing tent – the Solar Ultra 2. At 772g, the Solar Ultra 2 is aimed at marathon events and short duration backpacking trips, thanks to the tent’s lightweight fabric and super strong bonded seems. The tent pitches inner first and you can reduce weight further with Terra Nova’s …
Sherpa to launch limited addition T-shirt for Nepal
When the devastating earthquake hit Nepal back in April, Sherpa was quick to act, doing their part to help with the relief efforts. Sherpa shifted their focus and paused their regular production to make waterproof high quality tents and blankets in their factory, as well as providing other supplies such as medical supplies and pieces of tarpaulin which they …
VIDEO: Next year's best gear revealed!
Trek & Mountain has just returned from the massive OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, where the biggest brands in the outdoor industry were showing their hot new products for spring/summer 2016. We’ll be bringing you detailed news on some of the best and most innovative products we saw at the show over the coming days, but in the meantime we’ve put together …