Mountain gear specialist Sprayway has added the Aldan Vest to its line this winter. A well-known brand in the UK, Sprayway makes good value equipment particularly suited for cold and wet weather and the Aldan is a great example of their dedication and knowledge.
Polartec has been using the Alpha synthetic fill for years now but this winter it will be all about the Direct, a variant of the Alpha that doesn’t need a face or liner fabric.
In a press release published yesterday, VF Corporation announced they have reached a definitive purchase agreement with Icebreaker, to be completed in early 2018.
Mammut’s Eiger Extreme is their top-of-the-line collection. Every piece is created with performance in mind with a clear target: alpine mountain sports. This Fall/Winter it has been completely redesigned, working closely with the Mammut Pro team to bring new materials and textiles.
Hot on its recent rebranding, Sprayway is adding two new pieces for cold weather. The Aldan and Nuna vests, for men and women respectively, feature great specs at affordable prices.
Clementine, Pomegranate, Woodsman, Aubergine, Cerulean, Melon Ball and Olive. Those are the new colours Nalgene is going to launch this Autumn.
Eddie Bauer announced in a press release today the introduction of the new EverTherm Down jacket, first featuring the THINDOWN technology.
The new Carbon TrailSticks from Komperdell is a z-type pole for fast paces activities like trail-running and trekking.
Some big news for Black Diamond coming next Spring with a new product category as well as some new or improved items. Even a headlamp for kids with full rainbow colours.
Spanish ultra-runner Kilian Jornet made history on May 27th after summiting Everest without suplemental oxygen, for the second time in less than a week. His first attempt on May 22nd was impaired by a stomach bug and it took him 26h to reach the summit (8848m) from the Rombuk monastery (5,100m). Using the traditional route like… Continue reading Kilian Jornet summits Everest twice in 7 days
Another hammock on Kickstarter? Yes, but hey, when you setup a new gear company you’ve got to start somewhere. The guys at RADD are making an affordable made-in-the-US hammock for recreational use, check it out.
The title might sound harsh but when it comes to 3-in-1 jackets, my personal feelings are strong. I just cannot find the reason 3-in-1 jackets exists. As I like gear and I try to go outdoors as much as possible, I often get questions from my friends and family. They are starting to go hiking… Continue reading Opinion about 3-in-1 jackets: less performance for the price?
