Weekly Newsletter - 15/11/06
It's been a geary sort of week on OUTDOORSmagic as we check out Rab's new bombproof shell, Terra Nova's Voyager Superlite, Innov-8's new trail shoes, and the latest GoLite softshell...
Posted: 14 November 2006
by Jon
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It's been an interesting geary sort of week on OUTDOORSmagic.
We've been testing lots of things, such as Rab's new bombproof winter
waterproof shell, the Suilven.
Then there's a rather nice light but still tough tent
from the nice people at Terra Nova in the shape of the Voyager
Superlite. Throw in a great-gripping pair of trail shoes
from the lightweight footwear folk at Innov-8 as well and top it all
off with the latest hooded softshell jacket
from GoLite.
And you've been testing lots of things too with over 5400 user
reviews on the review
system right now. It's a great place to track down real
world, real user information on outdoor clothing and gear. Have a
browse and have your say.
Last but not least, if you're at a loose end this weekend, nip
over to North Wales and try out this week's scramble route, it's an
alternative
to one of the all-time classics and an ideal route for a cold, dry,
winter's day. Enjoy.
Have a great outdoors weekend and don't forget, the Kendal
Mountain Festival is now on.
 Jon and the team at OUTDOORSmagic.com
editor@outdoorsmagic.com
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