A nice infographic about the origin of climbing, techniques, gear and more:
Month: February 2012
Patagonia’s Merino 1 Silkweights are back
In their newly released Spring-Summer 2012 collection, Patagonia have announced the resurrection of a once great line of merino products: the Merino 1 Silkweight.
Berghaus Ignite review, light synthetic insulation
A good insulation layer is an essential piece of kit to enjoy the great outdoor all year round. As part of a layering system, it needs to be warm, lightweight, breathable and packable. Today, we are looking at the Berghaus Ignite jacket, part of the Extrem range.
Gore-Tex to start offering Bluesign certified laminates
In a recent press release Gore announced their plans to offer Bluesign certified fabrics to their partners for autumn-winter 2012. This is a step in the right direction for the leader in technical laminated membranes and means their products are becoming more eco-friendly. The “Bluesign approved fabric” certification is not just about Gore producing with… Continue reading Gore-Tex to start offering Bluesign certified laminates