Designed for the ‘extreme traveller’, the Dura Rucksack Pro-Tector is a tough version of the popular and robust Rucksack Pro-Tector. Constructed from a heavier gauge, highly water resistant fabric, the bottom and lower edges are again double thick and the eyelets are plated to improve longevity. Dimensions are similar to the standard Rucksack Pro-Tector, again they can be used as …
New lightweight summer softshell jackets from Berghaus
Berghaus has introduced a range of new lightweight softshell jackets for summer 2013. Designed to offer protection from the elements during the warmer months, the Cadence, Pulse and women’s Urgency jackets are wind and water resistant and deliver freedom of movement while in use. The Cadence (SRP £100) is made out of 3L Windstopper Soft Shell, combined with Berghaus’ own …
Can you Hack it for the NSPCC?
Fancy a hiking challenge that’ll also raise funds for a very worthwhile cause? The NSPCC is calling on people to sign up to take part in its HACK (Hike Against Cruelty to Kids) challenge walks taking place across the UK this September. The HACKs range from 5 to 22 miles and will take place during September in three locations across …
New British brand Jöttnar launches
It’s not every day that a new mountain clothing company launches, let alone a British one, so we’re excited to hear that this summer that is exactly what’s happening with the launch of the first range of clothing from Jöttnar. Are they mad, you might ask, to launch into an already crowded market in the middle of a recession? To …
Jack Wolfskin's top 10 travel products
German outdoors brand Jack Wolfskin have an enormous range of outdoor kit, from tents and sleeping bags to apparel for all seasons, and to showcase the breadth of their range they’ve come up with a Top 10 products for outdoorists who are planning overseas travels this summer. For the photoshoot for their spring/summer range, JW headed to Scotland to find …
Volunteers needed for blind veterans walk
A 24-hour fundraising walk in aid of Blind Veterans UK is looking for volunteers to support participants on their challenging journey from London to Brighton 22/23 June 2013. The epic 100k walk aims to raise money for national charity for blind ex-Service men and women. Volunteers will be meeting and greeting at stops, helping with refreshments, chatting with fundraisers and …
Suunto launch Ambit 2
Suunto have launched a new version of their Ambit GPS watch, the Ambit 2, which features all the core features of the original including route navigation, barometric information, altimeter with FusedAlti, 3D compass and other outdoor-specific features. We don’t have many details of what improvements are included in the second generation Ambit yet, but we gather that the new …
Lowa celebrates 90th birthday with limited edition Renegade
To celebrate 90 years in the business and the 15th anniversary of their best-selling Renegade boot, Lowa are introducing a limited addition model available in a striking red and brown. First launched in 1998, the Renegade has undergone various developments and refinements over the years and remains one of the best-selling outdoor boots worldwide. Although it has retro styling, the …
Countdown to the launch of the John Muir Trail
Sunday 21st April 2013 marked a year from the launch of the John Muir Trail and much of the work has already been completed. The new long-distance route will open on John Muir’s birthday on 21st April 2014 and forms part of the celebrations to mark the centenary of the Scots-born naturalist’s death. The John Muir Trail will link Muir’s …
Julia Pickering to attempt first snowboard descent of Kamchatka Peninsula
Adventurer Julia Pickering is on her way to the far east of Russia to attempt become the first person to complete a snowboard descent of Kamchatka Peninsula (4,750m), the highest active volcano in Eurasia. Once at the summit, her plan is to snowboard down the volcano, which has been almost continuously active since 1697. The 1,000km long Kamchatka Peninsula is …