If you prefer your base layer to be made from natural fibers, you’re in for a treat. Yak wool is getting a jump-start in the outdoor market thanks to Kora.
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Black Diamond partners with Gore for Fall 2014 apparel range
Fall is probably wetter in most countries but that shouldn’t put you off going outdoors. To make sure you get the best out of the current season, Black Diamond have decided to bring in Gore to make apparel that will work even if the weather is not playing nice.
JetForce, the jet engine powered avalanche safety system
Since a few years now, airbags-type safety systems for backcountry skiing and snowboarding are the big thing of the winter. What was once only reserved to élite athletes is now slowly finding its way to the more mainstream market.
Mammut’s Eigerjoch Light and Biwak Light with Polartec Alpha now available
En vogue new synthetic insulation from Polartec, the Alpha, is the product of choice for the two latest jackets from Mammut. The Eigerjoch Light and Biwak Light, winners of the Polartec® APEX Award 2013, are two puffy-style layers to keep you warm this winter.
GoLite coming back to Europe this year
If you’ve shopped for lightweight gear chances are you’re heard about GoLite. The Boulder, Colorado based company is one of the biggest manufacturers focusing on light and ultralight gear and until now, their gear was not easy to come by in Europe.
Montane starts using Polartec NeoShell in new Fall/Winter range
British gear specialist Montane is now using the award-winning fabric from Polartec, NeoShell, in some of its latest hardshells. Just in time autumn showers and winter ski season, the Fast Alpine Stretch Neo might be the new jacket to own.
New Fall-Winter collection from SmartWool brings more versatile wool layers
Merino specialist SmartWool is introducing new items for its Fall Winter 13/14 apparel refresh. From new base layers to mid layers, we’ve spotted some interesting gear that is not just relying on the wool’s properties to be useful.
Polartec Alpha arrives this fall, major brands are on board
Polartec have been teasing their new Alpha insulation all around the outdoor shows and it is finally arriving on the shelves. You can already get your hands on some of the new stuff using it, with more to come.
Garmin VIRB, a new action camera to compete with GoPro
Already well present in the outdoor accessory market, Garmin wants its share of the profitable action camera segment with the new VIRB camera. The VIRB, similar to its direct competition from GoPro, grabs videos in full HD during extreme moments like mountain biking, base jumping and skiing. The rugged construction, IPX-7 certified, means it will… Continue reading Garmin VIRB, a new action camera to compete with GoPro
Mammut’s new Magic GTX winter hiking boots
To prepare for this winter’s temperatures, although we are still well in summer, check out Mammut’s new hiking boots: the Magic GTX.
Need power, get yourself a hydrogen reactor from Brunton
Brunton are one of the specialists in power sources for outdoor adventures. From spare batteries to high-efficiency solar panels, if you need to juice up some gadgets, they have a solution for you.
Inov-8 launch their first apparel range, for mountain running
We had seen the gear at trade shows but now it is official, Inov-8 has just released their first ever apparel range to the trail running market.