Spring has finally sprung and warmer weather campers have started to emerge from hibernation (myself included). After months of planning adventures and getting giddy about heading into the hills, I […]
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The OMM Kamleika
Me at the finish of the Lakeland 50 Ultra 2022 – Photo by Olivia Crankshaw The Kamleika jacket is a waterproof running jacket produced by the brand OMM, a brand […]
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New GORE-TEX ePE
Gore’s new PFC free and more sustainable membrane is now rolling out across our outerwear brands, so what is it and how does it compare with existing GORE-TEX and GORE-TEX […]
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Facewest Transceiver Review
Looking for your first avalanche transceiver, or in the market for an upgrade? Our transceiver review will help you choose. Learn about the features you should be looking for and […]
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New Products from Black Diamond this Spring!
We have introduced a few new products to our Black Diamond range this season. We have a few new and updated packs plus some new trail running accessories. Speed Zip […]
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Soto Navigator Cook Set Review
In 2019, my partner and I walked our first Wainwright. Gradually, it turned into a ritual to set an alarm for 5am on a Sunday morning to beat the A65 […]
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Avalanche Transceiver Review. Winter 2021/22
In general the transceiver market has crystalized into 2 distinct groups, Standard and Advanced Transceivers. This is a rather arbitrary division, it does not mean that advanced transceivers are always […]
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New Brand – Soto Stoves
Soto are a Japanese company specialising in super light stoves and cookware. Their impressive stoves are made in Japan and their build quality is incredible. Their top of the range […]
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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 […]