Cicerone’s guidebook has route descriptions for 100 day walks to suit alpine walkers of all abilities, with suggestions for some hut-to-hut tours. These routes take you through breathtaking scenery in the Maritime Alps, Julian Alps, Gran Paradiso, the Turnitzer Alps, Bernese Oberland, the Kitzbuheler Alps and the Dolomites of South Tirol.
The 500ml Laken Wide Mouth Laken Classic Thermo is one of the most useful things you’ll throw in your rucksack. Hot summer days and cold winter mornings will thank you for it. It’s high performance vacuum insulation and the 18/8 grade stainless steel will keep your drinks refreshingly cold all day or hot for at…
Comfort on long approaches can save your day, and easy access to gear gets you on the rock faster. The Arc’teryx Konseal 40 – perfectly sized for a day at the crags – is created for a comfortable carry and clean workflow. The materials – a 690D Cordura with Hadron LCP (liquid crystal polymer) grid…
Make a big plan, and then go bigger with the Hyperlite Porter 70L. For four-season missions where resupply points are less frequent, and bulkier gear or equipment is required, the Porter 70L can carry it all.Hyperlite designed the Porter for the expert ultralight backpacker or climber who moves fast, goes far and travels light. Made from 100%…
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…
Designed primarily for comfort, the Silk Blend Liner from Sea to Summit adds warmth to your sleeping bag via the 72% Thermolite Pro yarns with infra red technology, Thermolite EcoMade fibres and 28% silk. The combination creates a soft, luxurious sleep environment. The Rectangular with Pillow Sleeve has Comfort Stretch Panels along the seams to…
The Reactor Fleece Liner built from hollow-core Thermolite Pro fibres used in a grid-pattern to deliver Sea to Summit’s warmest sleeping bag liner and the core of any quality cold weather sleep system. You can regulate your temperature using the shoulder zippers and drawcord footbox, which also align perfectly with the Free Flow-Zip system of…
This Cicerone guidebook describes 110 gill and crag scrambling routes in the south of the Lake District, with sections covering Wasdale, Ennerdale and Buttermere, Borrowdale, Thirlmere, Patterdale, Mardale and Swindale. The guidebook includes invaluable of advice on equipment, safety, rope techniques, and scrambling techniques, as well as notes on access and conservation. The Lake District’s…
The must-have companion for overnight adventures, the AMK Hiker contains carefully-selected first aid supplies to treat common on-the-trail injuries and illnesses. This compact hiking first aid kit prepares you and a friend for whatever you may experience during a weekend on the trail.
Deuter has designed 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 10 liters for all your snacks, along with generous front access for easy…
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…
This stroganoff is based on the traditional Russian recipe, beef and mushroom in a sour cream sauce served with rice – perfect for keeping your babushka warm on a windblown evening out on the steppe. Back Country Cuisine is made in New Zealand from natural ingredients free from preservatives, and is so easy to prepare:…