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Mountain Equipment Latok Jacket Tested
By Jon on 22/10/2002 10:55:44
ME's Latok mountain jacket is now made from three-ply classic Gore-Tex and is one of the best cut and thought-out shells we've come across. Great hood too.
features. Great hood, excellent cut, bombproof build. Not super light. We reckon you could stick a large hydrogen bomb inside the Latok, setit off and still be reasonably confident that your
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Scarpa Freney Boot Tested
By Jon on 08/02/2001 16:52:00
Specialised ice and mixed leather boot from the big S meets the Ecrins
rubber rand, Peebax mid-sole, Vibram sole, Thinsulate insulation, FS climbing last. Fit Medium width with highish volume. Sizes 36-47 Siffness (1 - 5 where 1 is floppy and 5 rigid
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Haglöfs Sharkfin Hood Tested
By Jon on 17/01/2007 18:19:45
One of, if not the best technical softshells we've used, the Sharkfin Hood matches highly weather-resistant fabric with a capable hood for maximum weather protection and it looks great too.
. Well-specced, protective, great build quality. Not cheap, though it's all relative... Performance Value
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Weekly Newsletter
By Jon on 21/06/2007 15:18:18
Find pixels of landscape from every corner of Britain's mountains in the OM members' gallery.
Galleryitself and browse the latest or most-rated images.Enjoy and have a great outdoors weekend,Jon and the team at OUTDOORSmagic.comeditor@outdoorsmagic.comClouds by Alan BellisClick on image to rate it Popular articles: Richard Gear's Latest Answers
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Advertorial: Craigdon Mountain Sports
By Craigdon Mountain Sports on 04/02/2010 07:34:02
This year, we’re celebrating 25 years of providing top brand clothing and equipment, not to mention firsthand experience and first class advice for all outdoor and mountain sports
of time ensuring our website is accessible and user-friendly, so from the home page you can easily navigate through our huge range of products – whether you’re looking for that elusive “perfect” winter climbing jacket or need the latest in all
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New Outdoors Show Looking Good?
By Charles Ross on 28/02/2011 10:31:45
Charles Ross reports back from the weekend's first Outdoor Leisure Show at the NEC and he reckons it showed real promise. Plus Alpkit tent content.
Nova to Vango; Arc’teryx, Mammut, Montane & RabThe hall was full with extra space allocated for interactive areas: Bike, Climb, Bush craft, Canoeing (both on a water tank & virtual) and a kids' area. The only thing really missing were the stands
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Weekend Mountain Weather Outlook
By Walter the Weather Girl on 13/10/2006 10:37:37
High pressure for the weekend reckons Walter as he takes a skim through the mountain weather prospects for the next couple of days. Not looking at all bad :-)
. They say: 'A few days of traditional Autumnal weather are now lined up for the UK. We've had the rain, now it's time for a little sunshine, a little warmth and a little lovin' as high pressure builds in from the South
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New Rab Kit Previewed
By Jon on 16/08/2005 14:53:20
We take a look at some interesting new Rab clothing for this winter including a neat new Primaloft belay jacket, a funky ninja fleece in a new Polartec fabric and eVENT shells for all occasions.
, but should be great forcold evenings sitting around in the tent or climbing hut or winterpub outings. Not super lightweight at around 1100 grammes, butuseful, we reckon. Price is £150.That's the Pro-Active above, also new, if you feel the need for afully
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Lowe Alpine Alpine Attack 40 Pack
By Jon on 12/12/2000 15:00:00
Minimalist alpine pack from Lowe tested
with wicking material andpermeable foam backed up with an triple-folded internal foam bivvymat that sits in a pocket. If you want to carry more in greatercomfort check out the Alpine Crossbow instead.Performance As a climbing pack the Alpine Attack works
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Mountain King Expedition Expert Poles Tested
By Jon on 06/09/2002 08:59:18
All-singing, all-dancing, UK-made trekking pole with ergo handles and dual-spring anti-shock system used and abused.
for time: UK-made poles with great build quality and features a go go. We like the ergonomically angled handles and, particularly, the dual-spring antishock system which you can activate for descents, but wind off when
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