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Earbags - You need to see them to believe them

Posted by Neil | November 25, 2010

Once a sales rep, who I have known for a long time showed me a new Swedish product called an Earbag.  This small fleece accessory fits over your ears and is basically an ear warmer.  I thought these items were...

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Posted in Fleece & WarmwearNew Products & RangesWinter Gear

The North Face

Posted by Neil | November 19, 2010

Great news!  We are proud to announce the launch of The North Face clothing and equipment. We have just launched the new season’s range of The North Face to our expanding product line. The North Face are market leaders in...

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Posted in New Products & RangesObjects of DesireOutdoor Brands

A Guide to Choosing a Sleeping Bag

Posted by Neil | November 19, 2010

Here is a guide to buying sleeping bags . The main questions to ask; first, what is the lowest temperature that you are likely to experience? Secondly, will you be carrying the bag and in what type of environment will...

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Posted in Cleaning GuidesGear GuideSleeping Bags

A brief guide to Goretex Fabrics

Posted by Neil | November 15, 2010

Goretex is one of the most technical fabrics which is used in waterproof jackets and trousers.  Below are some frequently asked questions to help you through the choice of buying a jacket. What is the difference between 2 and 3...

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Posted in Gear GuideGore Tex FabricsWaterproofs

Nikwax Sandal Wash is the antitode to smelly climbing boots

Posted by Neil | November 12, 2010

I was recently chatting to Richard at Nikwax who was telling me that they are starting to advertise Sandal Wash as the ideal product to clean Rock climbing boots with. Mine stink when I have been wearing them for a...

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Posted in Cleaning GuidesFootwear Guide

Why do we do it?

Posted by Neil | November 06, 2010

Recently I have been re-reading some of the classic climbing books and my wife asked me what they are about. I said that there about climbers who take on challenges and often come back with frost-bitten toes and often see...

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