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Three Top Softshell Pants Reviewed
By Jon on 16/01/2013 16:27:29
We check out softshell mountain legwear from Berghaus, Montane and Mountain Equipment.
Three Top Softshell Pants ReviewedWe've just reviewed three top softshell legwear options from Berghaus, Montane and Mountain Equipment, but before we look at the individual strengths and weaknesses, here are som general points to help you if you
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Softshell Mountain Trousers Compared
By Jon on 15/01/2013 11:54:02
Mountain Equipment's G2 Ultimate Mountain Pant or Berghaus Patera - soft shell with a membrane or not compared.
We've just reviewed two different soft-shell mountain pants - or trousers if you're determinedly different - Mountain Equipment's G2 Ultimate Mountain Pant all-rounders with their Gore Windstopper Softshell fabric and Berghaus Patera Pants, which
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So You Want A Warm Jacket...
By Jon on 18/01/2013 14:01:20
Down, synthetic, soft shell, pile-Pertex or something entirely different altogether - we take your through the warm jacket options.
So You Want To Buy A Warm Jacket?So You Want To Buy A Warm Jacket?So it's winter, it's cold, it's maybe damp or maybe snowy, and you want a jacket to keep you, well, warm. Thing is there are so many options out there, that's it's hard to know which to go for - down, synthetic puf...
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Testing The Future - Advance Gear!
By Jon on 30/11/2012 11:13:00
Some of our test kit doesn't technically exist yet - meet the advanced samples, seeding kit and prototypes going through the OM test mill right now.
in autumn 2013Polartec Alpha - puffy insulation that's reckoned to be breathable enough for active use.KEEN.CNX - lower profile and lighter footwear from KEEN (spring 2013)Jack Wolfskin FLEXSHIELD - super lightweight softshell jacket (spring 2013)Haglöfs
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Sub Zero - Blast From The Past...
By Jon on 28/11/2012 13:38:35
Base-layer specialist is back with soft shell and down additions.
, 'taking their eye off the ball' a little back home.Soft ShellSo what's new? Well, for starters there's a Thermal Windproof Softshell Jacket which is made from a wind-resistant fabric combining polyester with Elastane for all-round stretch and a soft
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Lowe's Triplepoint On Comeback Trail...
By Jon on 14/02/2013 14:31:59
Lowe Alpine's iconic waterproof fabric is set to return later this year as part of a brand new collection of outdoor clothing.
Lowe Alpine's packs have been an everpresent for decades now, but the brand's clothing line has been on holiday for a few seasons following a brief stay in northern Italy.Now though, it's set to return for autumn 2013 and one of the iconic names
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OMM - New For 2013
By Julie Greengrass - Greengrass Design Studio on 22/02/2013 12:32:05
Julie Greengrass reports from the ISPO show on the latest kit from the Original Mountain Marathon Company.
Outdoor clothing designer Julie Greengrass reports from the recent ISPO trade show for OM. Here's her look at the new for winter 2013 kit due out later this year from OMM.The Original Mountain Marathon Company - OMM for short - is a UK brand well
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Black Diamond's New Clothing Line - Scoop!
By Ben Winston on 24/01/2013 11:30:43
Ben Winston checks out the first ever range of Black Diamond clothing due out in autumn 2013
’t be available until autumn 2014. Instead, BD is starting with softshell, insulation and fleece, then growing over the coming years to provide a complete range which will include everything from cotton clothing to down.This raised some eyebrows – particularly
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