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Video: Mountain Hardwear Hueco 35 Backpack

18th May 2014 | 0 comments

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.

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Satmap launch Active 12 GPS device

1st April 2014 | 0 comments

Outdoors GPS specialists Satmap have recently launched the long-awaited successor to their popular Active 10 satnav device. Available in stores now, the new Active 12 Mapping Sports GPS features a 3.5’’ hi-res LCD screen for highly detailed topographical mapping, hi-res Ordnance Survey Mapping with 1:25k and 1:50k scales for improved resolution and clarity, and Bluetooth Smart data sharing for earmarking …

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Video: Firefly Recovery Device

22nd March 2014 | 0 comments

The Firefly is a simple, convenient and time-efficient electronic device designed for top athletes to accelerate sports recovery and improve performance. It was recently used by Richard Parks during his record-breaking solo expedition to the South Pole…

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Edelrid to launch world’s thinnest rope

6th March 2014 | 0 comments

German outdoor brand Edelrid are soon to introduce the world’s thinnest ever single climbing rope. Available in stores next month, the ultra thin triple-rated Corbie rope measures 8.6mm and weighs in at 51g/m. Features include a Dry Shield hydro and oleo-phobic finish, which Edelrid claim makes the rope resistant to moisture and dirt, and a Thermo Shield heat treatment to …

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Osprey to launch new climbing pack

5th March 2014 | 0 comments

Rucksack experts Osprey are soon to launch a new climbing pack, intended for year-round use on single or multi-day climbs. Weighing in at 1.19kg (M/L), the Mutant 38 technical sac is a new and improved version of their original Mutant model, with new features including a Dual ToolLock for ice axe attachment and FlapJacket top cover, making it lighter and …

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Aquapac launch new waterproof daypacks

12th February 2014 | 0 comments

Outdoor gear manufacturers Aquapac have recently launched a waterproof daysack said to provide 100% protection from wet weather conditions. Lightweight and durable, the Toccoa Daysacks form part of Aquapac’s new TrailProof range, and feature all-welded construction seams and water-tight closures giving them the ability to cope with torrential rain and all but complete immersion in water. Made from tough and …

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ISPO Update: Insulation takes centre stage

4th February 2014 | 0 comments

At this year’s ISPO outdoor trade show in Munich, it seemed that insulation was the subject on everyone’s lips. Hydrophobic down has been a big story for a while now, and there are still companies announcing their own versions of the kind of treated down that the likes of Berghaus, Rab, The North Face and others have used in their …

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ISPO UPDATE: Power Traveller unveil ultimate portable power device

30th January 2014 | 0 comments

Trek & Mountain is just back from the ISPO trade show in Munich, and over the next few days we’ll be writing about some of the highlights from the show – some of the most innovative and exciting products we’ve chosen from literally thousands of new products that were unveiled. One of the undoubted stars of the show as far …