In short:32 litre claimed capacity, interchangeable Profile harness and hipbelt system, internal hydration pocket, ski and axe loops, zippered front pocket with key clip, front panel access, avalanche shovel holder, StraightJacket compression system

who wishes to venture into and enjoy the British hills in safety this book is packed with knowledge. Chapters on: Navigation, Campcraft & Expeditions, River Crossing, Mountain Weather, Party Leadership, Snow & Avalanches. Written by Eric Langmuir.

of assorted skills instruction broken down into obvious areas like ice axes, crampons, self-arrest, avalanche awareness and so on. The sections are very comprehensive, delivered by experts in the field and are the next best thing to a practical winter skills

and as yet indestructible. Good pocketing allows for safe storage of avalanche probe, shovel, skins etc. Goggle pocket, key clip, cunning integrated whistle on sternum strap. Hydration hose runs inside the shoulder strap, keeping it ice free for longer

chapters aimed at helping you grasp the basic skills needed and covering topics like clothing and equipment, planning, skinning uphill, defensive skiing, snow sense, safe travel, crevasse rescue and avalanche survival.We asked qualified off piste skier

). The size was fine for gear and food. EES was big enough for snow shovel blade, avalanche probe and first aid kit, with loops on the back for the shovel handle and an ice axe. An excellent purchase that I expect to last many years. Moel Hebog: HARDCORE

slept in it a few times. Overall: I like this tent and have faith in it through experience. I like that so long as I pitch it in sensible spot that short of having an avalanche hit it I am pretty much secure in any weather.December 2003 martyn hall