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Red Label tents are built for both short and longer trips in generally less demanding conditions in all seasons, such as less exposed mountain terrain, forests in both winter and summer, and the like, but where you still may encounter severe situations. Their emphasis on lighter weight makes them less than ideal for harsh environments and extended adventures in demanding conditions. They are, ho …

Black Label tents are the best choice if you want the most comfort and greatest ease of handling, and/or if absolute all season strength is your highest priority.Our most versatile tents, Black Label models will handle any terrain or weather condition, from the mildest to the most demanding. Their simplicity, ease of use, and comfort make them perfect not only for any trip in any season, but also …

MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR TRANGO TENT REVIEW - TESTED IN THE CAIRNGORMSTested regularly throughout Autumn and Winter 2017/18 in the Cairngorms and surrounding areas.The Mountain Hardwear Trango range comes with a big reputation and is a product of which most mountaineers have some familiarity. First introduced in 1995 it became a very reliable shelter and a favourite amongst Alpinists. We owned the 3-man …

REVIEW OF THE MONTANE ICARUS JACKET - TESTED IN THE CAIRNGORMSUsed extensively by Cairngorm Treks throughout Autumn and Winter 2017/18 within the Cairngorm National Park and surrounding areas.We were really excited when we received the Montane Icarus Jacket to review as we’d heard so many amazing things – team members were fighting over who would have the privilege of giving it a test drive. On fi …

What is Down?Down is the natural plumage that forms the undercoating of waterfowl. It forms in tufts, or plumules, and consists of fluffy, wispy filaments. It is an exceptional insulator, prized for being light, easy to compress, durable and breathable. It excels in cold, dry conditions. Down is more expensive than synthetic fill, but it maintains its loft (which provides its heat-trapping ability …

ORTLIEB IP RATING INFORMATION PAGE Understanding IP Ratings IP (Ingress Protection) ratings are an industry standard which classify the degree of water and dust protection provided but what do all the numbers mean? If a case has a water only rating, it will be written as IPX7. The X is a placeholder in the absence of the associa …

THE OR STORY At Outdoor Research, we built a company from a feeling: the urge to get out. It's what drives us. We love coming to work every day and inventing ever better solutions to what nature throws our way. But we're more than just the gear we build. We're part of a community of friends whose lives are connected by our common need to be outside. Our tribe is …

TESTED IN THE CAIRNGORMS Tested extensively by Cairngorm Treks in the Scottish Highlands Trekking poles are a must for us and after our boots and waterproofs, are the items we never leave at home, so we were really looking forward to testing the Sherpa XL Trekking Poles. At first glance they look extra sturdy with the promise of taking the weight and hardship of varied …

RAB DOWNPOUR JACKET REVIEW, TESTED IN THE CAIRNGORMSUsed extensively by Cairngorm Treks throughout Autumn and Winter 2017/18 within the Cairngorm National Park and surrounding areas.On first inspection, the Rab Downpour jacket is light and feels of a high quality. It compresses well into its integrated stuff-sack (the left pocket) and takes up minimal space in a backpack, meaning it’s a perfect …

I was really interested in reviewing Ortlieb's Elevation Pro pack because I had the ideal trip in mind to test it - a few days backpacking and Alpinism in Scotland during late April would put it to the use it was designed for and push its carrying capabilities as I needed a full backpacking load.I'll say straight away that its a fantastic piece of kit - comfortable, completely waterproof and cons …