Mammut are constantly working on ways to improve their transceiver range so their firmware updates are a fairly common occurrence. They do not mean that there is a problem with […]
New GORE-TEX Pro 2.0
This Winter our top clothing brands have updated their tough waterproof mountaineering shells with new GORE-TEX PRO Shell 2.0. PRO Shell has been GORE-TEX’s top end waterproof membrane since 2012. […]
What is Arc’teryx Coreloft?
Coreloft is a synthetic insulation developed by Arc’teryx for their Atom range of clothing. It consists of a layer of ‘fluffy’ polyester which traps heat generated by your body. Coreloft […]
Staff Review – Rab Phantom Pull-On
The Rab Phantom Pull-On is an ultralight waterproof designed specifically for mountain runners. Part of their Skyline range of clothing with the same remit. The Phantom Pull-On certainly fits the […]
Thermarest – New Valves
As a brand Thermarest are pretty innovative and for spring 2020 they have come up with two new valve systems for their sleeping mat range. The Winglock and Twinlock valves […]
Staff Picks – Arc’teryx Nuclei FL
Arc’teryx have redesigned their classic Nuclei jacket for this spring. The old version was a firm favorite belay jacket among american big wall climbers thanks to its durability and windproofing. […]
Win! a Mountain Equipment Kaniq 33 Ski Pack
The Mountain Equipment Kaniq 33 is a ski specific redesign of Mountain Equipment’s popular Tupilak Mountaineering packs. Constructed from the same durable fabrics and with the same lightweight but fully […]
Winter 19/20 Transceiver review – Part 2
Part 1 covered our range of entry level to intermediate devices, now I’ll be moving on to our more advanced transceivers. While the devices covered have plenty of more advanced […]
New Black Diamond JetForce Packs
This Winter Black Diamond have released a new range of avalanche airbags. There’s a range of sizes available all with the name JetForce, but confusingly not all of them use […]