Bottles are old hat – what you need is a soft, foldable bottle with a bite valve, especially if you’re planning on running those trails! Source’s Jet flasks have been designed to fit snuggly in hydration vests, and come with their fancy Helix Bite valve, making hydration super easy while running. The Jet flasks are also…
The Futura Air Trek 45+10 SL has been designed specifically for women. Deuter has engineered the Futura Air Trek series to be the ultimate piece of kit for those longer-distance adventures. With plenty of space for all your gear, the pack features a convenient side bellows pocket and a height-adjustable lid that adds an extra…
Simple in design but very light and comfortable, the Trailblazer 20 is a great solution for day hikes, short rides, or just getting around town. The technology on display is impressive: as well as all the requisite pockets, straps and attachment points, the Trail boasts a soft back board and perforated EVA pads for flexibility…
The compact and agile Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 18 is built for cool, dry comfort on strenuous day hikes. It uses an AirZone LT suspended mesh carry system with fast-wicking hip fins for maximum air circulation, even under heavy loads. Built with a lightweight spring steel frame for efficient load transfer, it provides extra hiking convenience thanks to its…
This Deuter Speed Lite 17 pack is speedy, light and sustainable thanks to Deuter’s Lite back system, ergonomic, perforated shoulder straps, a detachable waist belt, precision-adjustable sternum strap and 100% recycled, bluesign certified body fabric. Designed for fast-paced hiking, side compression straps effectively reduce load wobble and enable full range of movement. This helps save…
This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Cicerone. Their guides are an inexpensive option for hikers heading all over the world looking to explore the world’s best walks and treks, mountains and cycle routes. This book details the Coast to Coast long-distance walking route from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin…
The Helix Bite Valve, yet another one of Source’s great creations, has used a fancy 360 cylindrical silicone valve situation, which means you don’t have to swivel that hydration tube (or your body!) to a specific orientation to use it. “Omni directional operation” they call that. Might not seem like a big deal to some… but…
The Centrum 20 by Exped is a versatile large entry commuter pack. The simple, roll-top main compartment with thermo-formed back panel is made of durable and water-repellent polyester and is environmentally-friendly bluesign-certified. The Centrum 20 has a padded laptop compartment and pouches for umbrellas, water bottles or the daily newspaper are placed low on each side.
Exped perfected dry bags years ago, and now they’ve brought back their sturdy and practical range of Waterproof Telecompression Bags. Made from PU-coated nylon with taped seams (10,000mm hydrostatic head), telecompression straps and a grab handle, they’re the best designed on the market. A purge valve makes it easy to push out excess air.
Built for the intrepid mountain runner, this 6L capacity running vest from Rab features two 500ml flasks (included), water bladder compatibility, multiple handy pockets, and a breathable, supportive Mono Mesh Chassis to keep you ventilated on your most challenging runs.
Totally overhauled for 2019, Lowe Alpine’s VT Manaslu has most of the features of the but remains at a lower price point. Utilising their VT Plus Carry System, and thus ensuring a perfect fit for your entire walk, the Manaslu also incorporates most of the benefits of the Cerro Torre, such as the front opening…
Julbo’s Vermont series are performance mountaineering glasses, designed with a nod to the classic mountaineering aesthetic. Featuring elegant round lenses, paired with removable leather side shields and nose piece, blending stunning aesthetics with practical functionality. Equipped with Spectron 3 Colour Flash polycarbonate lenses, these sunglasses offer a visible light transmission rate of 12%. The multilayer color…