July 19, 2019
July 18, 2019
Wild Winter Camping
After a long day spent backpacking in the Cairngorms, it was a relief to head downhill to our planned pitch for the night. Despite the energy-sapping deep snow, the day had been glorious as had the weather. Warm, dry and comfortable in layers of high tech clothing, we were determined to get camp set up long before it got dark.
July 17, 2019
Restore Outdoor Kit With Storm
Over time, dirt and oil inhibit the water repellency treatment on waterproof kit, meaning it will start absorbing water and losing performance. Cleaning, waterproofing and aftercare brand STORM offers an effective, economical and eco-friendly solution that can clean, refresh and restore the waterproof performance of outdoor gear in just three easy steps.
July 16, 2019
Denmark On Two Wheels
‘The highest point in Denmark is only 170 metres above sea level. In the rolling landscape there are no hills that cannot be climbed with ordinary pedal-power, and that is just one of the many reasons why Denmark is the ideal territory for cyclists.’ Those were words that helped make the decision to nip over, pick up a hire car and make our base at a coastal summer house in West Jutland with hire bikes for transport.
July 15, 2019
Isbjörn Opts For Rail
As part of its drive to address sustainability issues, children’s outdoor clothing and accessories brand Isbjörn of Sweden will be switching its freight from sea, and occasionally air, to train from the Autumn/Winter 2019 season.
July 14, 2019
Merrell Launches Denali Film
The insightful and inspiring film Little Steps features mountain athlete and Merrell Ambassador Mike Chambers as he endured a six-month, highly strategic and rigorous training program to prepare for his attempt at breaking the speed record for climbing Denali.
July 13, 2019
Alpine Hikers Battle Bed Bugs
According to the DAV, its mountain huts are very suitable habitats for bedbugs because of the many corners, cracks and crevices. Their distribution is aided by infected objects as, without realising it, mountaineers and climbers may carry hitchhiking bugs in their backpacks from hut to hut.
July 12, 2019
UK Outdoor Industry Awards Finalists
The finalists for the 2020 UK Outdoor Industry Awards were announced this week at the trade-only Outdoor Trade Show.
July 11, 2019
Recharge The Outdoors Update
Battery manufacturer GP Batteries launched its ‘Recharge the Outdoors’ campaign to the UK outdoor industry last year. In a bid to reduce the 600 million batteries thrown away in the UK every year, the bold move was the first time a battery manufacturer has challenged an entire industry to switch to eco-friendly rechargeable batteries.
July 10, 2019
Traynor On The Trail 