Sep 23, 2024 · T he Kento Advanced High GTX are light, supportive, comfortable and watertight. They are also competitively priced compared to similar styles of boot from the big name Italian brands. This is a B2-rated mountaineering boot, compatible with semi-automatic crampons.

Montane are at their best when they're making super-light, super-specialist products, and the Alpine 850 Nano embodies that philosophy. It features a premium 850 fill power goose down that's bonded with gold particles - which isn't something you can say about many other jackets - and features Primaloft Gold in high moisture areas (although there's no actual gold in that - …

Dec 29, 2024 · T he Berghaus MTN Guide Alpine Pro Jacket is a light technical shell designed primarily for mountains. The cut and features are ideally suited to summer climbing in the Alps, while here in the UK it's versatile enough for year-round use both hillwalking and mountaineering, albeit a bit close-fitting for easy layering in colder weather, and …

Dec 5, 2024 · Just read the Review to get the weight. Mountain Equipment quote the all-in weight of the Tupilak 37+ at 780g, and though I make it 827g that still isn't a lot for a pack of this size and sturdiness. In comparison, the Arc'teryx Alpha FL30 is quoted at 575g (bear in mind this is a smaller and simpler pack).

Jul 1, 2024 · O ver the soggy spring we have used our men's and women's Alto Light HS Hooded Jackets for many days working as outdoor instructors. Both of us took the opportunity to get straight out in our jackets in some really foul weather. The weekend after the jackets arrived we were working on a Hill and Moorland Leader assessment course in the Howgill Fells, and lo and behold, the first two days of ...

Mar 19, 2024 · F inding a dependable piece of clothing that eliminates the need for constant layer changes can be challenging. This is especially true in UK winters or alpine environments, where your body's temperature fluctuates between intense physical activity and …

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Nov 21, 2023 · S ynthetic insulated jackets typically get a bit clammy if worn on the move, but Rab's Xenair range is designed to be breathable, both keeping you warm when stationary and comfortably un-sweaty when you're working hard. A good example of 'active insulation', Xenair jackets are really versatile, well suited to a variety of weather conditions and activities.

Jan 7, 2024 · As the name suggests, this shell is designed primarily for Alpine mountaineering. It's an activity that demands a lot of clothing, particularly if you stretch the definition of Alpine to include Scottish winter - the primary use to which most climbing-oriented jackets are likely to be put in the UK market.

B ulldozed by glaciers through the heart of the high Cairngorms, the Lairig Ghru and Lairig an Laoigh are two of Britain's grandest and best-known mountain passes. Historic through-routes joining Speyside with Deeside in the days before roads, they nowadays form the basis of a stunning circular walk, a unique wild journey that offers all the challenge of …