Exped’s Flex Mat Plus and the like have become the go-to choice of thru hikers, gram counters and alpinists all over the world. Like Papa Smurf this mat is bluer and a little bit chunkier than the regular Flex Mat providing extra warmth and comfort. The closed cell IXPE foam is 3.8cm thick and comes…
Since the Salomon SOFT CUP SPEED 150ml goes with you to every race, make it follow the no-bounce rule. This one is soft so you can stow it in a pocket. Or use the loop and clip it for easy access.
So, you’ve got your 1L or 1.5L Nalgene bottle and you’re delighted that you can throw in ice cubes and clean it easily, but find that drinking from it makes your face and shirt all wet In short, you have a drinking problem. Fear not. Simply slip in this widget and sip to your shirt’s…
The Helium Bivy is Outdoor Research’s super lightweight version of their classic Alpine Bivy. Made from tape-sealed Pertex Shield+ with a reinforced base and bug mesh closure, it features a single lightweight pole to keep your face unconstricted. Ingenious design additions include: straps to keep your sleeping mat in place, a mesh pocket near the…
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…
You should already know that one of the best way to ensure your water is safe to drink is to treat it with a , but the water has to be clear for the UV light to penetrate it and do its job. When clear water is not available, use the Water Bottle Pre-Filter by…
This Cicerone guidebook gives stage-by-stage directions for the Central Camino, starting from Lisbon, Porto or Tui, the Coastal Camino between Porto or Vigo, and the Spiritual Variant route from Pontevedra to Redondela. It also describes link routes that can be used to swap from one route to another. Detailed route guidance and maps are accompanied…
Cicerone’s guidebook to the Via Podiensis (Chemin du Puy) pilgrim route along the GR65 through southern France to the Pyrenees. The 750km route links Le Puy-en-Velay with Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and the start of the Camino Frances to Santiago. Includes Cele Valley and Rocamadour variants.
Sea to Summit’s Alpha Light Cutlery is sleek, tough and light, and this stripped-down set contains only the essential tools necessary for a successful meal! The series uses 7075-T6 Aircraft Alloy that has a superior strength-to-weight ratio and a smooth, matte finish. It’s even lighter than titanium, so unless you’re planning on using this cutlery…
The Hitchhiker 25 is a lightweight and affordable companion that loves every trip, whether it’s around the galaxy or to a local park. Made with a longer back length to suit taller folk. Built from Diamondloc with a 25 litre capacity, it is tough and keeps the weather out. Packed with clever features like optional…
Keiths 2 piece pot and pan set is the perfect addition to your ultralight setup. Made of sanded titanium to keep weight down, it’s also corrosion resistant and bacteria inhibitive. With folding silicon handles and the ability to fit a 100g gas canister and a small stove like the inside the packed up pots you can…
The Expedition now has a sighting mirror! Silva’s Expedition S retains the rugged Dryflex housing, magnetic declination adjustment screw and numerous scale markers of it’s progenitor, but now includes a crystal clear mirror hidden in a defensive case. A must have for the intrepid bush-basher. All Silva compasses include a pamphlet explaining their 1-2-3 map-reading system…