Typing this after 7 hours travelling and about 5 hours of typing text on my iPhone (3GS iOS4), is testament enough to the Powerchimp. I brought some disposable AA batteries […]
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Smartwool Training Glove – Tested
Honestly, the best liner gloves I have had for ages. I got some new liner gloves because my old ones did not have grippy palms and I was getting cramp […]
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The Facewest Midweight Softshell Test – ME Astron Hooded
This is the first review in the midweight softshell series. Click here and scroll down to see the intro. I have had an Astron Hooded Jacket from Mountain Equipment for […]
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The Facewest Midweight Softshell Test – Intro
Since we have quite a few midweight softshells, I thought we could have a series of reviews and comparisons for midweight softshell jackets. At Facewest we have softshells from Mountain […]
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Staff Review Marmot Trail Wind Hoody
Although this is technically a summer product, I find that it’s at this time of year that I get the most use of of unlined windshirts like the Trail Wind […]
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La Sportiva Katana
I have owned 10+ pairs of the La Sportiva Katana’s – basically they fit my feet better than any other climbing shoe I have ever had. I have pretty long […]
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First Look Vibram Five Fingers
Went for my first run the other day in Vibram Five Fingers KSOs. Recently there has been a growth in popularity of barefoot running, combined with a rejection of over […]
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OMM Link System
OMM is a new brand to us at Facewest and we are really pleased with their range of lightweight packs and bum bags for running and adventure racing. The only […]
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Grivel G14 Crampons
I use Grivel G14 Crampons for all the ice, mixed, and alpine climbing I do; there are three main reasons for this 1. versatility, 2. performance, and 3. wear. I […]