Bergans of Norway have recently introduced a new versatile mountain softshell jacket suitable for all year round use. Designed for changeable weather conditions, the windproof, breathable and water resistant Stegaros can be worn as a mid layer in winter or as an outer shell in drier, windier conditions. The technical jacket features a helmet-compatible hood, underarm ventilation zips, front …
Top 5 Outdoor Apps
We’ve seen an influx of outdoor apps lately at Trek&Mountain, here are our top 5 – all suitable for Android and iOS. Free app EveryTrail is an interactive map and guidebook for hiking routes which uses your phone’s mobile data connection and GPS to monitor your position on a trail. A hands-free audio guide provides key information on nearby points …
Force Ten expedition tents from Vango
Leading outdoor brand Vango have announced a new range of Force Ten expedition tents, including the Vortex 200 two-person model. With a pitching time of 15 minutes, the 4.50kg Vortex 200 has been designed to withstand volatile mountain environments, and Vango claim it’s extremely strong, stable and reliable. Made from Protex® 5,000mm SPU ripstop nylon 40D, the tent features colour …
PHD launch 'lightest ever' sleeping bag
Alpine equipment experts PHD have just announced the launch of their lightest sleeping bag to date. The Filler weighs in at 240g, and has been developed using ultra-lightweight 10X fabric with 900+ fill power down within the quilted inner and outer shells. This means the bag should have an operating temperature of around 15˚C, and can be used either alone …
Páramo release new Men’s and Ladies’ combo jackets
Outdoor clothing specialists Páramo have recently released the new Men’s Bora and Ladies’ Zonda Fleece/Windproof jacket combos, designed for hill walkers and the ‘active traveller’. Breathable and lightweight (less than 650g per combo), these garments have been designed to work separately as a standalone fleece or mac, or together as a fully waterproof and windproof protection layer. Created using a …
Arc'teryx announce first UK stand-alone store
Arc’teryx have announced plans to open their first stand-alone store in Europe, to be run in partnership with Snow + Rock. The shop will be located in St Martin’s Courtyard in London’s Covent Garden, and opens in August. Covent Garden is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts and St Martin’s Courtyard is a unique and stylish shopping and dining destination in …
Garmin announce Android-powered GPS
Garmin have announced a WiFi-enabled outdoor handheld GPS that uses the Android operating system, called Monterra. From now on users can easily access the Google Play Store, download apps through an available WiFi connection right onto their outdoor optimised Garmin handheld and enjoy new ways to explore the great outdoors. Garmin will be showing the Monterra the very first time …
Vaude to launch 600g backpacking tent
Leading German outdoor brand Vaude have announced plans to launch several significant new products for Spring 2014, and they will see the light of day for the first time at the upcoming Outdoor Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, this July. The real headline-grabber is their new Lizard GUL (which stands for Giga Ultra Light) tent which weighs in at an incredible …
Paramo Men’s Pasco review
The Pasco was introduced this winter and uses Nikwax’s full-weight Analogy fabric. This is constructed from a sandwich of wind and waterproof face fabric combined with a furry inner ‘pump’ layer which helps transmit moisture away from the skin.
Marmot Speedri review
Manufacturers’ own waterproof/breathable fabrics can sometimes seem a bit unsexy compared with the latest Gore-Tex, eVent or Polartec offering, but Marmot’s Membrain FusionDri as featured on the new Speedri jacket is one to get excited about.