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Garmin Launches New Oregon 600 /650 GPS
By Jon on 07/01/2013 17:48:55
New top-end Garmin Oregon mapping GPS unit announced with sun-enhanced screen technology.
GPS specialist Garmin has announced an all new version of its top-end outdoors Oregon GPS with the launch of the Oregon 600 / 650 series units this spring, 2013.Uprated EngineThe new full-colour, touch screen units are a development of the existing
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Just In - Marmot Speedri Jacket
By Jon on 18/02/2013 18:01:30
Super-high breathability is the claim for Marmot's new Speedri waterproof jacket using the brand's new FusionDri technology.
Back July 2012 we ran a scoop news story about a new Marmot fabric called Membrain FusionDri which Marmot told us was seriously breathable, even though at the time, they couldn't officially release their lab figures.Well, not only do we now have
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Mammut's New Lightweight Mountain Boot
By Jon on 22/01/2013 13:29:04
New Mammut Merlon GTX is aimed at scramblers and mountain walkers who want a mix of precision and light weight.
New for spring 2013 is this fella, the Mammut Merlon GTX, a lightweight mountain boot aimed squarely at scramblers, mountain walkers, and potentially, anyone looking for a light-ish crampon-compatible boot we reckon.The new boot - available shortly
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Just In - Julbo Revolution Goggles
By Jon on 12/02/2013 12:10:32
Top-spec French goggles feature photochromic lenses and permanent anti-fog treatment.
photochromic lens technology as the sunglasses. That means they react rapidly to light levels getting lighter or darker to suit with impressively rapid transition from level two through to level four protection - 22 seconds from one extreme to the other says
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Rab Embraces Hydrophobic Down
By Jon on 06/02/2013 11:36:11
Rab is cooperating with proofing specialist Nikwax to use hydrophobic, water-repellent down in its full range of bags and clothing from this autumn 2013.
, there was only one real choice: Nikwax. 'The Nikwax technology will ensure all the down in our garments and sleeping bags will not only be as environmentally safe as possible, but waterproof too. We have been working with Nikwax over several months to optimise
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TNF Hedgehog Guide Hit Blacks Early
By Jon on 17/12/2012 14:16:14
Blacks has exclusive early stock of the new 2013 The North Face Hedgehog Guide.
A bit of a heads-up for fans of The North Face's popular Hedgehog approach and trail-walking shoe: the new generation development of the shoe, The Hedgehog Guide, due out in spring 2013 version will be available imminently from Blacks and exclusive
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Just in - Solarmonkey Adventurer
By Jon on 23/11/2012 12:37:09
New Powertraveller Solarmonkey Adventurer charger has a built-in Lithium-ion Polymer battery for on the move charging of your electronic gizmos.
will make the charger viable at home we don't know.One thing to bear in mind is that the Solarmonkey Adventurer has clever charge optimisation technology plus something called Maximum Power Point Tracker Technology (MPPTT) which is reckoned to improve
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First Look - Columbia Peakfreak
By Jon on 05/12/2012 15:44:25
New winter-friendly outdoors trainer with OUTDRY and OMNI-HEAT from Columbia.
is crammed with proprietary technologies, in this case Outdry, Omni-Heat and an Omni-Grip outsole. If you're cynical you might think that Columbia just adds an 'Omni' to a convenient descriptive word and calls it it's own - what price Omni-Lace or Omni
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Adidas Launches Stealth-Soled Shoe With Mad App...
By Jon on 16/01/2013 12:12:52
The adidas Solo approach shoe gets sticky Five.Ten Stealth rubber this year and you can see it first via an extraordinary apple app.
The adidas Solo approach shoe launched last year and while it was light and comfortable and neat on the foot, the rubber wasn't particularly grippy, but for 2013 that's all set to change with the launch of the new Terrex Solo Stealth featuring
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Osprey Launches New Big Packs
By Jon on 11/02/2013 12:04:36
Osprey Xenith and Xena packs are designed specifically for expeditions and long-distance trekking use.
New this spring 2013 from Osprey is a pair of big-capacity, serious load-hauling packs designed for expedition and full-on, long-distance backpacking use, the Xena for women and the men's Xenith.Lighter And RefinedInterestingly the packs are both
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