Outdoor gear reviews and news from the field
Shwood Release Sustainable Sunglasses Range Sustainable Sunglasses are the USP of the new CAMP range from Shwood. Shwood Eyewear is traditionally an urban brand, but its new CAMP range is targeted at the outdoor market. Shwood saw a need for affordable polarized eyewear with spring hinges that were durable enough for outdoor adventure. Sustainable Sunglasses… Continue reading Shwood Release Sustainable Sunglasses Range
Mountain Hardwear Launches New Hoverbelt Technology Mountain Hardwear’s new hoverbelt technology multi-day hiking packs feature a revolutionary pivoting belt. The brand continues to expand from just climb inspired packs to more general outdoor and multi-day excursion gear. Multi-directional hip belt aids dynamic movement and comfort. The hover hip belt attaches to a spring steel frame… Continue reading Mountain Hardwear Launches New Hoverbelt Technology
Komperdell release Ultra-Light Self-Deploying Trekking Poles The New Carbon FXP.4 Cloud Foldable Poles from Komperdell are the first Ultra-Light Self-Deploying Trekking Poles. Unique to Komperdell, the FXP Cloud Series poles are self-deploying, yet despite the low weight remain bombproof. Made from carbon fibre, these ultra-light hiking poles weigh in at just 173g. Fully extended they… Continue reading Komperdell release Ultra-Light Self-Deploying Trekking Poles
Osprey have just released a beautiful Limited Edition Osprey Talon Ghost. The Talon Ghost is a revamped version of their classic day pack in a very chic all-white colour scheme. (Read our review of the Classic Talon Backpack here). Limited Edition Osprey Talon Ghost Osprey’s Limited Edition Osprey Talon Ghost is intended as a multi-purpose… Continue reading Limited Edition Osprey Talon Ghost
Hillsound Equipment Launch Packstack Backpack Packing System Canadian outdoor specialists Hillsound are launching a new Backpack Packing System to protect and organize your gear. The new ergonomically designed backpack packing systems help keep gear protected and organized with no wasted space. We are thrilled to see the PackStack™ and PackStack™ Pro come to life. We… Continue reading Hillsound Equipment Launch Packstack Backpack Packing System
USWE 100% Bounce-Free Running Vests Sweedish Backpack specialists USWE have launched a Bounce-Free Running Vest. The company started out making backpacks for off-road motorbiking. They developed their “No Dancing Monkey™ suspension harness system” to cope with all the bouncing around. Their new vests and hydration packs take this technology and apply it to trail running.… Continue reading USWE 100% Bounce-Free Running Vests
Inov8 Trailfly Ultra Unboxing and First Impressions After a long wait in customs (thanks Brexit), we finally received our new Inov8 Trailfly Ultras this week. I’ll do a thorough review next week after I’ve had chance to put them through their paces. For now though I wanted to give my first impressions. That’s a Big… Continue reading Inov8 Trailfly Ultra Unboxing and First Impressions
Thermacell Launch Most Powerful USB Mosquito Repeller Yet The New Thermacell E55 is their Most Powerful USB Mosquito Repeller to date, providing a 6-meter radius of protection. Spring is here, and summer’s on its way. We’re looking forward to more time outside in the sun and fresh air. More hiking, climbing, camping and barbecues. Happy… Continue reading Thermacell Launch Most Powerful USB Mosquito Repeller Yet
Suunto 7 & 9 Sports Watches Getting Smarter Suunto is upgrading its flagship sports watches with smart wearable technology. New premium versions of the Suunto 7 & 9 models will be released this year. Both will receive significant software updates, with a modern design overhaul to match. Competition Drives Creativity We identified Sports Watches Getting… Continue reading Suunto 7 & 9 Sports Watches Getting Smarter
GoSun Solar Powered Cooler Makes Ice at the Campsite The new Solar Powered Cooler from GoSun is powerful enough to make ice on the road. Normally, you’re forced into a choice: > A traditional cooler that starts off half full of ice rather than food and drink (and ends half full of water).> An electric… Continue reading GoSun Solar Powered Cooler Makes Ice at the Campsite
Inov-8 Unleash Trailfly Ultra G 300 Max with Graphene-Enhanced Midsole Inov-8 have officially launched the new Trailfly Ultra G 300 Max. The first running shoe with a Graphene-Enhanced Midsole. The new shoe premiered yesterday via a live-streamed presentation, followed by a Zoom Q&A. We were eagerly awaiting this release, and it did not disappoint! Inov-8’s… Continue reading Inov-8 Unleash Trailfly Ultra G 300 Max with Graphene-Enhanced Midsole
Ultralight Travel Towels from Matador Ultralight Travel Towels are the latest addition to the Matador range. Matador is known for its compact travel blankets. Durable, water-resistant blankets that pack down into pocket-size stuff sacks. The company has since expanded into the ultralight backpacking category. They now have a wide range of technical backpacks, duffels and… Continue reading Ultralight Travel Towels from Matador