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OMM's New PrimaLoft Sleeping Bag And More...
By Jon on 11/09/2012 12:39:22
Probably the world's first Primaloft One sleeping bag from OMM plus lightweight windproof smock and more.

'll be compressed by your body weight. The fabric used is lightweight Pertex Quantum and there's a hood, quarter-length zip and box foot.Overall weight is just 400g and it packs down to a 'grapefruit-sized package' - see the pic on the right. OMM hasn't temperature

Just In - Berghaus Ilam Down Jacket
By Jon on 16/11/2012 13:47:08
The hydrophobic down in the new lightweight Berghaus Ilam Jacket makes it a potential game changer - here are our first impressions.

to use in our damp winter climate without fearing the damp.The other significant feature is a sort of zoned construction. The whole jacket is shelled inside and out with ultra-lightweight Pertex Quantum GL, stuff that's downproof, but also so fine you can

2013 Gear Preview - The North Face
By Jon on 24/07/2012 12:44:01
Lightweight mountain clothing, a revived Hedgehog, award-winning approach shoes and more from TNF next year.

hybrid thing using a mix of a fabric called FlashDry in the sleeve area combined with 800+ fill power down insulation over the torso.There's an insulated collar for comfort and warmth plus a windproof hood. The down is housed in Pertex Quantum GL micro

New From Lightwave For Next Year!
By Jon on 02/08/2012 11:55:43
Sleeping bags debut plus an extended tent range from lightweight specialist brand Lightwave in 2013.

, but without compromising durability of versatility.The Firelight bags use mega high-spec down - 900 fill power (EU) / 970 fill power (US)  - housed in box-wall baffles made from mid-weight Pertex Quantum to maintain fabric tear strength. The bags are mummy

Just In - Columbia Powerfly Down Jacket
By Jon on 17/10/2012 14:58:25
New lightweight down insulation with added warmth from an Omni-Heat reflective lining.

the baffles, but that's pretty standard for lightweight down clothing and sleeping bags.The Nylon shell fabric isn't as light as some - think Pertex Quantum GL - but still feels pretty fine and is treated with Omni-Shield water-repellent technology to cope

Just In - MHW Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket
By Jon on 12/11/2012 11:09:06
First take on the 'lightest fully-featured down jacket in the world' from Mountain Hardwear.

's not to be confused, as we eroneously did, with Pertex Quantum GL, this fabric is proprietary to MHW.And despite the fineness of the material, MHW UK say that it's surprisingly tough and has survived several adventure racing bike crashes while being used in windproof

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