GORE-TEX PRO gets a long awaited upgrade in 2020 GORE-TEX PRO NEW is finally getting released for Autumn/Winter 2020. I still remember getting my first GORE-TEX jacket back in the early 90s – what a revelation! Hailing from the damp and drizzly north of England, pre-GORE-TEX hiking and biking always involved getting wet. If not… Continue reading GORE-TEX: The Next Generation
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Great hammocks to chill this summer
What better ways to enjoy the sound of a river in a lush forest than hangout in a hammock. The slow swing, the laid back position, a snack and a cold drink. The world could stop right there. But there are hammocks and hammocks and to save you the hassle we’re going to list some… Continue reading Great hammocks to chill this summer
Matrix’s PowerWatch 2 never needs to be charged
The new version of the PowerWatch form Matrix promises GPS and fitness tracker capabilities with zero charge time. Finally the perfect outdoor watch?
inov-8 now also has a Graphene Hiking boot
Following closely on the release of the first-ever graphene sole in sports shoes, British brand inov-8 has just unveiled the ROCLITE with G-Grip, the first hiking boot with a graphene-infused sole.
Komperdell releases the Wild Rambler, a new value trekking pole for winter
Fresh from the Austrian Alps, Komperdell is announcing an addition to its range of trekking poles with the Wild Rambler. A sturdy and easy-on-the-wallet option for hikers.
Jöttnar is updating its collection for winter 18/19, have a look at what’s new
With no less than 11 new products, British mountain brand Jöttnar is expanding significantly this winter. A notable addition is their new Waterproof-breathable membrane, developed in-house.
inov-8 is finally launching its graphene infused shoes
Back in December, when inov-8 first announced it, we were very curious about what was “the future of sports shoes”. And now finally we can pre-order the G-SERIES shoes, 3 models all with graphene-infused rubber soles.
Silvertech 2.0, wash less for less impact on the environment
Organic Basics is releasing a new collection of men’s underwear, t-shirts, and long sleeves called SilverTech 2.0. It is the follow-up to a very successful campaign they ran two years ago and apparently it’s even greener.
New Merrell MQM collection blurs the lines between trail and hiking shoes
Up, over and down. The three phases of the mountain described by the Merrell design team when the created the MQM collection. Designed from the ground-up, MQMs are hybrid shoes to move fast while retaining protection and security.
Polartec Alpha Direct debuts this fall-winter as new insulation tech
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.
Icebreaker soon sister company of The North Face and SmartWool
In a press release published yesterday, VF Corporation announced they have reached a definitive purchase agreement with Icebreaker, to be completed in early 2018.
New flagship jacket and more from Mammut Eiger Extreme collection redesign
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.