Sprayway has introduced two new jackets to their collection in time for the approaching spring/summer months – the men’s Nomad and women’s Sapphira. Both jacket’s feature Sprayway’s own 2 layer Hydro/Dry shell to keep you dry whether you’re out for a full day of hillwalking or a casual stroll. The Nomad jacket, which is part of the Men’s Hill range, …
Gore-Tex Surround hits outdoor retailers
Hiking footwear containing Gore-Tex’s Surround technology is now available at some of the UK’s biggest retailers, including Ellis Brigham and Cotswold Outdoor. The new technology allows for all-around breathability while ensuring the waterproofness of the shoe or boot. Gore-Tex Surround allows moisture to escape through the Gore-Tex laminate into the open structure of a spacer and out through side vents, keeping the …
2,000 new European walking routes available on ViewRanger app
ViewRanger, the offline mapping and navigation app, has partnered with outdoor guide publisher, Bergverlag Rother. The new partnership will mean that more than 2,000 new Alpine and European walking route guides will be available through the app. Immediately available are Mallorca (70 routes), Gran Canaria (72 routes) and Eifel (70 routes) in western Germany. The app allows you to plot …
Berghaus launches Adventure List app
Berghaus has launched its first app, which allows users to create their own adventure lists, share those adventures and view the adventures of others for more inspiration. Available for iPhones, the Berghaus Adventure List app is free to download now from the Apple App Store. The app comes pre-loaded with a selection of iconic Berghaus adventures and everyone who signs …
Arc’teryx Alpha FL45 review
An innovative technical pack from Arc’teryx that’s also waterproof – we test out the Alpha FL45…
Next winter's gear revealed
Trek & Mountain recently returned from the massive ISPO outdoor trade show in Munich, where the gear we’ll see appearing in outdoor retailers next autumn/winter was showcased by all the major brands. We’ll be bringing you a full report in the March 2015 edition of Trek & Mountain, but in the meantime here’s a taster of some of the coolest …
Mountain Hardwear Scrambler 30 Outdry review
The Mountain Hardwear Scrambler 30 Outdry is a versatile daysack aimed at hikers, rock climbers, alpinists and skiers. The model is a development of the popular Scrambler 30, and the most obvious upgrade from its previous incarnation is the addition of Outdry waterproofing.
Sherpa Nangpala Hooded Jacket review
We recently reviewed the Salewa Fusion Hybrid -8 sleeping bag, which was the first product we’d seen that used Primaloft’s innovative Down Blend insulation, and this month we take a look at another product – this time the Sherpa Nangpala Hooded Jacket – that uses the same technology.
Garmin launches new GPS smart watches
Garmin have launched their most advanced activity watches yet, the fēnix 3 and epix, featuring GPS, altimeter, and much more. Designed for almost any outdoor activity, from trail running to kayaking, these smart devices can aid training routines, and help you perform on the mountain, in the air, or the water. Both watches can connect to a smartphone, and give notifications …
Salewa offers climbers Quick Screw
Trek & Mountain visits German brand Salewa for a preview of their innovative new ice screw… It’s not often that a manufacturer of technical outdoor equipment scraps the current concept of climbing protection, and releases something completely original. What’s more, it’s even rarer that these innovations function better than the old, tested-and-trusted designs. The German brand Salewa may have …