Posted by Neil | March 30, 2011
The Terra Nova Quasar This object of desire is not just some shiny piece of kit, but actually had a place in a significant moment of my life; the start of my love of the outdoors...so allow me to take...
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Posted by Neil | March 29, 2011
From an idea conceived in the German Alps nearly 40 years ago, Albrecht von Dewitz’s passion for mountain sports turned a hobby into the thriving outdoor business that is Vaude. One of the first foreign enterprises to found their own...
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Posted by Neil | March 25, 2011
Anyone who's been out of the hill regularly over the past few years will have noticed the increasing amounts of Walking Poles (or Trekking Poles if you prefer), and they've been popular on the continent since the 1970s, but have...
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Posted by Neil | March 24, 2011
2-layer? 3-layer? Performance Shell or Soft Shell? Windproofness, waterproofness, breathability? With the overwhelming choice of outdoor clothing on the market today, and the host of technical terms that goes with it, there’s a myriad of baffling information for the novice...
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Posted by Neil | March 18, 2011
There are certain bits of outdoor kit which when I see them I want one. Even if I don't need it or have something similar already, I just need it! I guess this is the same reaction my wife has...
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Posted by Neil | March 16, 2011
The Myth Climbing shoes need to be bought at least two sizes too small, and if your feet don't feel like they're going through some ancient foot-binding torture then they won't work! The Truth Like most great myths this one...
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Posted by Neil | March 14, 2011
Berghaus Clearance Sale! Save Up To 50% on Selected Berghaus Waterproofs & Fleece There's very limited stocks available, so don't miss out! Here's just small sample of the offers to be had! Berghaus Activity Fleece - Now £45.00 (rrp 65.00)...
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Posted by Neil | March 11, 2011
GriGri 2 Assisted Braking Belay Device The award-winning Petzl GriGri has been updated this year, in a smaller, lighter-weight version that now works on ropes of less than 10mm in diameter. The new GriGri 2 also features a progressive descent...
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Posted by Neil | March 08, 2011
With our brand new Gregory stock becoming available over the next week we thought we'd take the opportunity to clarify one of the most important aspects of choosing a Gregory Pack...the size. Gregory's medium to large rucksacks are all available...
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Posted by Neil | March 03, 2011
I love backpacking and getting away, but sometimes you don't have the time and just fancy a quick trot to some of the UK's many idyllic walking destinations – but what to take? What's really essential, and what's just extra...
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