We’ve been shortlisted for online retailer of the year by the lovely readers of The Great Outdoors magazine. This years awards also include a new category called the Open Outdoors […]
General - Trips & Events
3 Peaks Yacht Race – Report
Billed as the longest running adventure race in the UK and taking place each June is the 3 Peaks Yacht Race. https://www.threepeaksyachtrace.co.uk Sail from Barmouth in Wales to Fort William […]
Articles - General
GORE-TEX Waterproof Fabrics Explained
All GORE-TEX waterproof products are made with a GORE-TEX membrane sandwiched between a face fabric and an inner layer. The face fabric provides protection and can be made from different […]
General - How To
How To Choose A Sleeping Bag
A sleeping bag is a major purchase and your choice can mean the difference between a good night’s sleep and several hours of damp, cold misery or in extreme circumstances […]
General - New Products - Reviews - Staff Review
New Osprey Packs
New to Facewest this spring are the updated Osprey Talon and Tempest packs. The Talon was launched in 2007 as a lightweight unisex multi activity backpack. Skip forward 7 years […]
General - New Products
Rab Cirrus Flex 2 – Recycled Insulation
This spring Rab have redesigned their Cirrus Flex range of lightweight insulation for active use. Filled with recycled Primaloft Silver Luxe and featuring a recycled Pertex Quantum outer the Cirrus […]
General
PIEPS Voluntary Product Correction
PIEPS have announced a replacement program for the carry harness that comes with their DSP Sport, DSP Pro and DSP Pro ICE transceivers. This comes after concerns raised by users […]
Articles - General - Sales & Offers
Green Friday: Hills 2 Oceans litter picking.
This year we have teamed up with the British Mountaineering Council’s Hills 2 Oceans litter picking campaign to offer an alternative Black Friday for our customers. The Hills 2 Oceans […]
General - Pro Reviews - Reviews - Staff Review
Rab Women’s Elevation Pants Review
Why do walking trousers for ladies never fit? Let me tell you reader, I have had endless battles with walking trousers over the years. It’s just like jeans, impossible to […]