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.
Hillsound Trail Crampons review
There’s been a steady stream of lightweight alternatives to full crampons over the last few years, and if something like the Yaktrax Walk sits at the most basic end of the spectrum, then these Hillsound Trail Crampons err towards the more sophisticated end.
Suprabeam V3r review
The Suprabeam weighs in at 184g but offers a massive 300 lumens of power. For your money you get the headtorch, a long cable, a spare Li-Poly battery, a carry case and a USB and car charger. I have found that it sits well on my head and have also used it on top of a climbing helmet…
Rab Infinity 300 review
Rab’s new Infinity 300 down bag offers low weight and high packability – but how does it fare in the warmth stakes?
Berghaus Kangchenjunga review
New for this winter, Berghaus’ new ProShell mountain jacket is one of their best ever…
Trek & Mountain Xmas Gift Guide
Top gift ideas for trekkers, climbers and mountaineers, as chosen by the Trek & Mountain team… LEATHERMAN REBAR £59.95 Quality Christmas gifts don’t come much more compact, yet powerful, than Leatherman’s Rebar Multi-tool, which is an ideal size and weight for use in the great outdoors and around the home. When the turkey has finally been polished …
Garmin Fenix review
ABC watches (Altitude/Barometer/Compass) have been a fixture on the wrists of guides, trekkers and mountaineers for a while now, but the bar is about to be well and truly raised by the next generation of adventurer’s watches…
Blue Ice Warthog 26L review
Ross Worthington tries out a tough, no-nonsence backpack ideal for climbing and scrambling…
Odlo 3L Packaway Pro review
This lightweight waterproof jacket from Odlo certainly stands out from the crowd with its ‘in-line’ double pockets that are located one directly above the other, but how does it compare to other jackets at this pricepoint?
Corsica GR20 Kitlist
Planning to trek Corsica’s GR20? Here’s our complete list of gear to take… When planning your kit for the GR20, one decision to make is whether to carry camping gear or to sleep in refuges. If you’re going in the peak months (July and August) you should definitely carry a tent as you can’t pre-book refuges and so a bed …