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It's A World Of Microcrampons...
Just back from back-to-back testing three different ice-gripping things.

07 February 2012
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Alpkit Pipedreams On Pre-order Now
Awasrd-winning lightweight sleeping bag arriving soon and can be pre-ordered to make sure you get one...

02 February 2012

How Big Is The New Suunto AMBIT? Some Pics...
People were asking how big Suunto's new explorer-friendly GPS watch is, so...

01 February 2012
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Alpkit's 2012 PipeDream Sleeping Bag - Video
AlpNick runs through the basics of the upgraded for 2012 lightweight PipeDream sleeping bag.

31 January 2012

Berghaus E-case - RIP...
Sometimes you don't realise just how good something is until it is no more...

30 January 2012
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Schoeller Lab Tests Wonder Fabric Treatment
Respected textile institute suggests energear fabrics genuinely improves mental performance.

26 January 2012
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Petzl's New Nao On Video
Petzl video explaining just how the new Nao headtorch with reactive lighting actually works.

19 January 2012

Osprey Mutant 28 Incoming!
Downsized version of Osprey's tough and technical mountain pack hits British shops this month.

19 January 2012
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Posh Polartec 'Super Fleece' From Mammut
New fabric mixes Polartec Thermal Pro with the tough and ready Hardface Technology but it comes at a price...

18 January 2012
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Mammut's New UK-Specific Boot
It's special being British, so special that Mammut has made us a boot all of our own...

10 January 2012

My Jacket Is Illuminated...
High viz jacket technology with built-in LEDs promises to make night walking, running and biking a load safer.

09 January 2012
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KEEN's New Classic Hiking Boot
Hybrid Life brand goes classic with the new all-leather KEEN Glarus hiking boot.

06 January 2012
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New Ruggedised GPS/Phone/Walkie Talkie - Video
New takwak tw700 looks like an interesting new take on outdoors navigation devices.

04 January 2012
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Last Minute Outdoor Christmas Gifts
Panic!!!!! Oh, no don't, here are a few last minute ideas to snatch victory from under the onrushing bows of the Christmas oil tanker...

20 December 2011

Osprey 2012 Syncro Packs In Pics...
Images and basic details of the new lightweight 2012 packs from Osprey.

13 December 2011
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Primus OmniFuel Lightens Up For 2012
New OmniFuel Ti has titanium bits and a redesigned, more efficient burner. And it'll cook on diesel...

08 December 2011
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Save 3.5 Mars Bars A Day - Berghaus Bioflex On Video
Berghaus has completely overhauled its pivoting pack-system for 2012 - here's a look at what's new with added chocolate content...

18 November 2011
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New Base Layer Brand Mixes Merino And Cotton
New brand Frankly has used a combination of natural fibres to create its Neobi fabric - unusual stuff.

16 November 2011
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Help For Heroes Trail Runner Launches
MAGNUM version of excellent Ho-Tec shoe in distinctive colours with 10% of the price going to the charity.

14 November 2011
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Barefoot In The (Peak) Park Brain Dump
What have we learned from six months odd of occasional barefoot shoe use?

31 October 2011

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