The North Face launches super-breathable Futurelight waterproof range
Bang new from The North Face this October is a waterproof shell technology called Futurelight – or in TNF speak FUTURELIGHT™ fabric – which is claimed to be a ground-breaking material for waterproof jackets and other clothing that combines massive breathability with light weight and long-term durability.
Martin Moran 1955-2019
Trek & Mountain’s Will Harris remembers his former boss who died in the Indian Himalaya in June…
Karl Egloff sets new speed ascent record on Denali
The previous speed record on Denali (6,190m) was established by the Spanish athlete Kilian Jornet with an ascent time of 9 hours, 45 minutes in 2014…
Smartwool’s new merino/polyester mash-up
Merino specialist Smartwool’s new Merino Sport 150 Graphic Tees seem like a bit of a departure for the brand. The new tees, complete with graphic prints, are actually made from a blend of 56% merino wool and 44% polyester rather than pure merino wool.
Tecnica’s ‘world first’ custom-fit hiking boots
Jon Doran heads to Ellis Brigham in Manchester to try out a new custom-fit boot system from Tecnica…