The latest water filter from clean water experts MSR is the Trailshot – a fantastically lightweight and user-friendly unit that has been designed to be carried easily in a side-pocket for on-the-go use by superlight hikers and trail runners/adventure racers. The hollow fibre membrane blocks any nasties bigger than 0.2 microns which includes bacteria and…
The Petzl Tikkina is a compact, easy-to-use headlamp with 300 lumens of brightness and uniform, comfortable lighting, the TIKKINA headlamp lights up your evenings under the stars! It’s just as good for reading in your tent as it is for getting around the campsite or hiking. It’s easy to use, with a single button and…
Not content with their award winning , Sea to Summit have put their heads together and designed the Alpha Pot 2.7L – an invaluable addition to anyone’s camp kitchen. More than just a regular hard-anodised aluminium pot, the Alpha comes in at only 280g, has an ingenious lockable folding handle system and an equally innovative…
Skratch Labs Clear Hydration Drink Mix is a sports drink that tastes like water with a twist of lemon. Drink Clear when you just want to drink water but know you need a sports drink. Clear is infused with a subtle hint of flavor from real lemons to give you a crisp, light tasting, refreshing way…
It may have been been renamed, but the Field MS (formerly Field 7) is still the industry standard compass for schools, scouts and anyone delving into the art of navigation for the first time. The baseplate, rubber grip and common scales will help teach the junior explorer this lifesaving skill. All Silva compasses include a…
Been on the hunt for and ultralight titanium spork Look no further, at 20g you wont even notice its in your bag and the long handle means you can scrape all the food out of the bottom of a back country meal without getting your hands dirty. It’s also corrosion resistant and bacteria inhibitive due to its…
The Makalu Lite trekking poles are a classic of Leki pole design. The Lite gives you a lightweight version of their classic Makalu with a thinner shaft diameter delivering a reduced weight of just 250g per pole and a more compact stowed size. The telescopic design features the Speed Lock Plus system with 35cm of…
Whether you’re the outdoor type or not this USB hand warmer will keep you comfortable despite the cold. The convenient power bank feature also recharges your USB compatible device, so you can stay connected while outdoors. It is easy to operate with 4 heat settings from 40 up to 50 degree centigrade and has dual…
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 trekking in the Everest region of the Himalaya in Nepal, including Thame Valley, Lukla to Namche,…
They look like a cross between something from Inspector Gadget and Dr Seuss, but if you don’t mind that (and who would) you’ll love the X series from Sea to Summit, including this bowl. Made of flexible silicon sides that are freestanding and rigid and yet collapse completely flat, they are nifty and generously-sized. Because…
Cicerone guidebook to 50 day walks in the Mont Blanc region near Chamonix and Courmayeur, plus outlines of 4 multi-day treks around both sides of the Mont Blanc massif. The walks range from 3 to 20km and cover a variety of terrains from easy valley walks to more challenging routes over boulders, scree and on…