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A comfortable chair can make all the difference when camping or enjoying the great outdoors and the Stargazer is certainly that – comfy. Designed for use around camp, the Stargazer is a luxury item which offers more than your standard camping chair and it comes with a price tag. Set-up is pretty standard, simply placing the poles into the robust designated slots. Once up “pretty standard” …

“The weightiness means the Moonlander is sturdy, even on sand, and makes the for the ideal surface for kids to eat, play games or gather around a campfire.” Nemo were kind enough to send us some kit to test throughout the summer of 22’. With a family day at the beach pencilled-in along the North-East coastline, I thought it a good opportunity to put some kit to the test. On one-of the hotte …

The Tindheim is designed for campers, weekend warriors and backpackers who want to make the most of their three-season adventures with a shelter that is highly livable, durable and ready for the weather. The Inside: The spacious interior and vestibule provide plenty of room to hang out while waiting for the rain to pass. The included footprint extends into the vestibule to protect your g …

The M30 map case is 295mm x 295mm viewable area which is basically A4 which fits with the size of Ordnance Survey Outdoor Leisure maps. It’s a welded construction with a double ‘zip-lok’ type seal at its opening, I’ve used quite a few of this type of map case over the years and the seal can sometimes be hard to close and very hard to open, especially in cold weather, and definitely not wit …

The Montane Alpine Resolve sure packs a punch straight out of bag. Coming in the striking Citrus Green design, it certainly ticks the first box for a winter shell jacket. Bright and bold, it will stand out in contrast to the shorter days and bleak white mountain tops of the winter season.The next noticeable feature is the use of fabric. An updated 40 Denier Gore-Tex Pro Most Breathable Technology …

The Goblin Plus on first appearance didn’t spark a great deal of excitement, resembling a school bag rather that a mountain pack in terms of style. We can certainly be blamed for doubting Mountain Equipment’s vision, as once we started to use the Goblin Plus in its desired environment our mind-set dramatically changed. A noticeable feature of the Goblin Plus are the two large zippers located …

LOWE ALPINE AEON 27 REVIEWThe new Aeon Range is Lowe Alpine's answer to lightweight daypacks. The Aeon 27 is a generous size and is perfect for a range of activities from days out in the hills to travelling around the city. I used the pack for a week's adventuring around Italy and will continue to use on day trips in the hills.The AirContour back system offers superb breathability and the lightwei …

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 …

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 …