It’s easy to forget just how radical Alpkit was when the brand first launched a decade or more ago. Back then there was no internet discounting of outdoor gear. No direct sales from brand websites.
PrimaLoft launches biodegradable fabric
Insulation giant PrimaLoft has developed a 100% recycled and biodegradable fabric called PrimaLoft Bio which can be used either to produce insulation or the fabric surrounding it and works just as well as normal equivalents.
Kickstarter’s Greatest (Outdoor) Hits
On the face of it, crowd-funding websites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo should be an ideal way of creating all sorts of slightly leftfield outdoor kit. You know, the stuff you always thought would be great, but none of the established mainstream outdoor brands think it’s worth producing.
inov-8 Unveil Graphene Soled Hiking Boot
Lightweight footwear specialist inov-8 has launched a new version of its super-lightweight hiking ROCLITE mid featuring the innovative Graphene-enhanced rubber compound. The Graphene-enhanced rubber – it’s extracted from graphite mined in the Lake District and closely related to pencil lead – developed in partnership with Manchester University, was launched last year with the TerraUltra G 260 trail-running shoe and allows …
Polartec launches reduced-shedding fleece, Power Air
Fabric specialist Polartec has launched a new fabric called Power Air…
Montane – Winter 2018 Highlights
Jon Doran popped up to Montane’s Lake District showroom for a run through of what’s new for winter 2018…
Trek & Mountain’s Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide
Welcome to the famous Trek & Mountain Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide, in which we choose some of the best outdoor products to put under the tree for the trekker or mountaineer in your life…