Following hot on the heels of their superb Powermonkey Expedition (reviewed in Trek & Mountain Aug ‘14 issue), Powertraveller have launched what looks very much like the little brother of the Expedition, called the Explorer 2. Said by Powertraveller to be the toughest portable charger available on the market today, the Explorer 2 is waterproof for 30 minutes in up …
Force Ten launches Demo Centre scheme
Tents can be one of the biggest (and hardest) purchases for trekkers and mountaineers, so it’s a welcome move that Force Ten have announced their new Tent Demo Centre programme, in which users can ‘try before they buy’ via selected retailers.
New Berghaus Explorer Plus range
Hot on the heels of the recent announcement that they’d merged the Brasher brand into their footwear range, Berghaus has updated their existing classic hiking boot range, with two new men’s and three new women’s styles. Berghaus say that they’ve kept the key benefits of the original boots, while also making some interesting changes. With men and women …
Haglofs release 100th anniversary backpack
To celebrate their centenary Swedish, family run business; Haglöfs have focused all their experience, passion and craftsmanship into one new product, the Celebratory Backpack Edition: Haglöfs RYGGSÄCK N:o 1. A century ago, Wiktor Haglöf started making backpacks and sold them in the local market. Today, the brand still driving forward that original vision, brings us this limited edition, completely Swedish-Crafted …
Millet to launch Trilogy range at Outside, Hathersage
Millet, the Chamonix-based mountaineering brand, will be launching a new alpine collection at Outside in Hathersage this October. The Trilogy collection is inspired by Eric Escoffier’s winter mountaineering feat in 1987; completing the trilogy of the Eiger, the Matterhorn and the Grandes Jorasses. For his attempt, he radically redefined the style and functionality of protective clothing. The latest Millet Trilogy collection …
Outdoor Show 2014 highlights: Force Ten Alpine Packs
Force Ten’s big story at Outdoor was the release of their first pack range – the sleek, no-nonsense Alpine Packs – which will come in 25L, 35L and 45L versions.
Outdoor Show 2014 highlights: Osprey Atmos AG and Aura AG with AntiGravity back system
One of the undoubted stars of the show at Outdoor 2014, Friedrichshafen, Germany, was Osprey’s AntiGravity back-system as featured on their new Atmos AG and Aura AG packs, which also feature what Osprey tout as the ‘world’s first fully ventilated hipbelt’.
Outdoor Show 2014 highlights: Salomon S-Lab X Alp Carbon GTX
Trek & Mountain has just returned from the massive Outdoor show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, where the outdoor industry shows off its upcoming ranges for spring/summer 2015
Video: Mountain Hardwear Hueco 35 Backpack
From the crag to the gym, this rugged pack carries everything you need. Large zip-top access makes loading and unloading quick and easy. A wealth of storage options – from a roomy top pocket that holds most climbing helmets to an interior zippered security pocket – make organization a snap.