Stu at the LAMM 2015 A mountain marathon is a 2 day test of mountain craft and fitness. Most people run them but there are walking classes in some events […]
Pro Reviews
Pro Review – MSR Reactor Stove
Pro Reviewer: MSR claim that the Reactor Stove System is: “the fastest and most fuel efficient stove ever made” and that it “delivers that level of performance in the cold […]
Articles
Graham’s Coast to Coast Cycle
In June I took a week out of the office to cycle the Coast to Coast. The route I planned to take was created by Tim Woodcock which starts on […]
General - How To
Facewest’s ‘How To’ – Washing and Reproofing Clothing
Washing and Reproofing Clothing Caring for your outdoor gear is something that most people probably don’t spend much time or money on – after all when you’re not out using […]
BMG Guide Review - Pro Reviews
Pro Review – Petzl Sirocco Helmet
Pro Reviewer: I have been using the Petzl Sirocco helmet now for just over a year on everything from British trad climbing to Grandes Courses and have found it’s performance […]
New Products
New DMM Climbing Range
DMM is the latest brand to become available at Facewest. Born out of Moorhouse Engineering from Bethesda, Wales, over 30 years ago the brand has developed into a leading manufacturer […]
New Products
New Aquapac Range
Protect your equipment wherever you are, whatever the conditions. 100% waterproof bags and cases for cameras and phones, and the toughest dry bags around. Aquapac Trailproof Duffle An extremely tough […]
Pro Reviews
Pro Review – Arc’teryx Cerium SL Jacket
Pro Reviewer: Kev tests out the Arc’teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket. SL stands for SuperLight and at 185g, the Cerium SL Down Jacket from Arc’teryx, is just that. A while […]
How To
Facewest’s ‘How To’ – Choose A Waterproof Membrane
See also: Gore Tex Fabrics Explained and Fabric Care. One of the filters on our waterproof jackets page is for the waterproof membrane used in the garment – so which […]