We’ve always had a soft spot for Snugpak’s sleeping bags. Although not the lightest available, they always seem to offer plenty of warmth and features, nice designs and quality construction, as well as an affordable pricetag. And they’re British made! So how does the new Chrysalis 3 fare?
Suunto launch GPS watch
Suunto altitude watches have long been a fixture on the wrists of mountaineers and adventurers the world over, but their latest model takes a leap forward with the introduction of GPS for the first time. Aimed at trailrunners, back country skiers, mountaineers and hikers alike, the Ambit combines a GPS navigation system, altimeter and 3D compass with advanced heart rate …
Marmot spring styles
Marmot have a number of new products out now that are ideal for the warmer months ahead, being lightweight yet featuring the technical features and fabrics that the brand is known for. First up is the Super Mica Jacket (pictured above), designed to offer alpinists, mountain bikers and ultra marathon runners an incredibly lightweight waterproof shell. Marmot’s own lightweight, waterproof …
Ellis Brigham launch photography competition
The arrival of a new Ellis Brigham catalogue is always greeted with excitement in the Trek & Mountain office (lush photography and all that lovely kit!) but this time around there’s even more to get excited about than usual. To celebrate the arrival of the latest ‘Mountain Trek and Travel’ catalogue, Ellis Brigham has launched a photography competition based around …
Easton Kilo review
A two-man tent that weighs only a kilogram? We investigate further…
New Terra tents from Vaude
Vaude have introduced a new range of tents based on tried-and-tested designs, but at affordable prices. The Terra range consists of the Terratrio model, in both 2-person and 3-person versions, and the Terraquattro which is also 3-person. The Terratrio is based on the long-time Vaude favourite, the Taurus (reviewed in the latest issue of Trek & Mountain), which is quick …
Geigerrig Rig 500 review
The big talking point about the new range of Geigerrig hydration bladders is that they use a pressurised system. As well as the normal tube that transports water from the bladder to your mouth, there’s a second tube that ends in a ‘power bulb’ which you squeeze to push air into the reservoir…
Exped Downmat 7 review
Rhys Jones tries out this luxury mat on back-to-back trips to Kili, but how does it stack up?
Mammut's new year-round boot
Mammut have announced a new boot that is suitable for year-round walking, scrambling and via ferrata use. The Mt Centry and Mt Centrina (women’s version) use a combination of nubuck and synthetic leather as well as Dropstop textile to achieve a very tough boot. The boots are rated B1 which means they should have enough flex to allow the wearer …
Cocona hiking socks launched
Target Dry have announced the launch of a new range of hiking/trekking socks that use cocona as part of the fabric mix. The Walk Lite and Hike Lite are the first two models in the Xtreme range of socks, with an all-season sock – the Trek Comfort – due later in the year. All models use a blend of merino …