. At the moment they''re both the colour of the dirt onMt. Kenya, and smell like socks that haven''t been changed in weeks.What can I do to make them less repulsive to use, or even better, clean. A: The name is Gear, Richard''Filthy'' Gear. I hate

inner.Also loved, Mountain Equipment's Astron Hoody Power Shield soft shelltop, Schwalbe Ice Spiker ice tyres, a Vango two-person emergencyshelter, various Buffs, Bridgedale Summit mountaineering socks - adefault winter choice here - and a waterproof

and I recall spotting a couple of climbers wander down the hillside from high on the mountain. They were both wearing checked shirts and breeches with their socks at their ankles. One of them had a rope slung over his shoulder. They looked fit

't it. I am waxing lyrical about a pair of pants. But they are bloody ace. And they are included in the issued kit. I could wax similarly about the warm weather socks I've been issued – which knock a pair of Smartwool merino types into a cocked

and secure in them, so I’m not expecting any problems. But I’m curious to find out how they’ll wear. I want to hang onto these for a long time.On my feet, I’ve also got a pair of Smartwool’s recently re-designed trekking socks, part of its new PhD range

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of all the award-winners over at the ShAFF website, but here are a few more online trailers for selected winningest films. Notable by its absence is Best Running Film - Chasing The Dragon which premieres at ShAFF and blew the judges running socks off

aside a decent amount of time. You don't want to make asnap decision. Shop in the afternoon when your feet will have swollenslightly, take your own walking socks along with you and choose ashop with experienced staff and a decent spread of brands

and are well worth avoiding. Team withwicking socks for best results. PACKS Sweaty back is an occupational hazard of summer walking. Whereverthe pack touches, sweat won't be able to evaporate and produces a damp, cold spot when you stop

reconnaissance crew went to thecampsite early that morning and there were no tents left; just a fewtent pegs which had sheared clean off and a few strewn items ofunderwear and socks.... there was still a green tent stuck on a treewhen they left but its ownership