GPS experts Garmin have launched a new advent calendar app for this year’s Christmas countdown, with plenty of prize giveaways to be had. Prizes will include award-winning sat-navs, sports gadgets, action cams and Garmin discount vouchers, and there’s also the chance to win a trip to New York when you use the app for 10 days or more. New gifts …
ViewRanger app voted ‘Best of 2013’
Outdoor GPS and mapping application ViewRanger has been selected by Google as one of the Best Apps of 2013. Designed for outdoor exploration, the offline mapping and navigation software features a guided trail service, GPS mapped location without the need for mobile signal, track recording, sports computer stats, real time location sharing and can be used with a web account …
T&M Xmas Gift Guide
Need a stocking filler for the mountaineer or trekker in your life? Then read on for Trek & Mountain’s ultimate Xmas Gift Guide… NEMO Zor sleeping mat £98 Contact: 01625 613177 The Zor series sleeping mats from NEMO are built for extreme performance, when every gram counts. A unique method of construction gives the optimum combination of light weight and …
New 'mountain-proof' smartphone from Quechua
French mountain sports brand Quechua have introduced the new Phone 5’’, a smartphone developed especially for use in the mountains. Quechua describe their phone as ‘mountain-proof’, but what exactly does that mean? Well, the shock and weather resistant model features more than 30 inbuilt applications designed for trekking and mountaineering, has a quadcore 1.2 GHZ processor for fast navigation, and …
Easton win Popular Science award
Outdoor equipment experts Easton have received the 2013 Popular Science “Best of What’s New” award in the recreation category, for their Syclone™ composite tent poles. The Utah based brand have come up with a breakthrough design using high-strength, lightweight, aluminium and carbon fibre tubing, which has been recognised as improving both performance and value. Claimed to be the most resilient …
Powertraveller unveil new website
UK brand Powertraveller, known for their portable power products, have launched a new micro website featuring the adventures of their professional outdoor ambassadors. Users can access the site via the main Powertraveller webpage, where they are able to view biographies, images, expedition videos and social media updates from each athlete. Ambassador profile pages, which so far include those of mountaineer …
KEEN moves into clothing
Footwear experts KEEN have launched their first-ever collection of outdoor clothing. Available solely in the UK from KEEN’s online store, the collection features styles for men, women and children including a range of relaxed fit trousers, shorts, casual t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and a skirt. Claimed to be ‘made for movement’, the collection also features several highly-durable trousers, including the men’s …
New belay jackets from PHD
PHD have added two new belay jackets to their winter collection, the lightweight Alpha and the extra-warm Zeta. Designed to withstand temperatures of -10°C, the 660g Alpha jacket for mountain use (pictured) is filled using 133grm/m Primaloft One insulation for protection in rough conditions, while the slightly warmer yet heavier 820g Zeta can handle a punishing -20°C, and consists of …
Arc’teryx launch new winter down range
Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx have launched their first ever range of down clothing, including the new lightweight alpine Cerium LT Jacket. Filled using high-lofting 850+ European white goose down, with synthetic 80g/m2 Coreloft fill for the cuffs, collar, shoulders and underarms, the Cerium LT features a semi-translucent, ultra-light Aeretic Nylon 2x10D fabric, twin hand-warmer pockets, elasticated cuffs, non-adjustable hem and …
Zamberlan launch new Lady Lite boot
Italian boot brand Zamberlan have added a new women-specific trekking boot to their range this Winter, the Lady Lite GTX RR – a low volume boot designed for the feminine foot. Based on the classic Zamberlan model, the new all-round lightweight GTX RR has a slimmer heel and feminine fit, with a Vibram sole, Gore-Tex lining and water-resistant, Hydroblock full …