Posted by Neil | January 28, 2011
Walking boots are possibly the most essential and personal piece of outdoor kit you can buy, but once you've found that perfect pair you'll want to keep them in tip-top shape. So often walking boots get slung in a cupboard...
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Posted by Neil | January 27, 2011
It’s one of the most quirky events in the sporting calendar - and certainly one of the dirtiest! The Maldon Mud Race on the Blackwater Estuary in Essex takes place every winter, and attracts some 250 entrants and thousands of...
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Posted by Neil | January 21, 2011
Over time, dirt from the environment and oils from sweat will 'clog' waterproof fabrics, and the Durable Water Repellent on the outer face of the garment will degrade. These issues lead to a huge drop in breathability in all waterproofs...
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Posted by Neil | January 19, 2011
Base Layers (sometimes referred to as thermals) are the foundation of the layering system, and we believe, the most important layer to get right. You can have the world's most expensive Gore-Tex jacket, but wear a cotton t-shirt underneath and...
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Posted by Neil | January 14, 2011
As you may be aware, Tunisia is experiencing some domestic trouble. The Foreign Office has advised not travelling there unless absolutely essential. For more the latest info visit the FCO site
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Posted by Neil | January 12, 2011
The new cool new Alpine Shield helmet is uniquie. It is both a regular style climbing helmet and also an ice climbing lid. The Alpine Shield helmet is the worlds first truly modular climbing helmet and the first to allow...
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Posted by Neil | January 10, 2011
Paul Taylor is currently out in Kazakhstan and has been sending back some pictures and a bit of a diary about his travels. If you thought we were having a cold winter check out the pictures below. The first couple...
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Posted by Neil | January 10, 2011
From vertex to vortex…ghyll scrambling is the extreme sport of hurtling down a mountain waterfall, one of the fastest-growing sporting activities in Britain today. Head for the hills and traverse along a rocky mountain path as you make your way...
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Posted by Neil | January 07, 2011
Down jackets are one of the hardest pieces of outdoor wear to clean at home, and if in any doubt we recommend a professional company be used. 3-4 season down sleeping bags should always be professional cleaned. We have added...
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