Latest Blog Posts:

• Petzl Meteor III + Helmet – Review - 22nd May
  The Petzl Meteor Helmet started life as a lightweight climbing helmet but it is now much more than that. In response to demands from the adventure racing community the Meteor was tweaked slightly and the buckles changed so that it would also pass the EN requirements for whitewater…
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• Mountain Marathon Season - 21st May
  The marathon season has begun. The Highlander has already happened and the LAMM is only 3 weeks away. I have just refreshed the OMM 2011 article with some images. This article gives a complete breakdown of the kit I carried and wore plus food eaten with a calorie…
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• Julbo Ultras – Reviewed - 15th May
  If you compare the 2 images in this post, the top one is in a studio with no UV, so the lenses are as clear as they can be. The image just above is a fairly sunny day on Middleton Moor. You can really see how much adjustment…
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• Arcteryx Special Offer: Grab a Free Baselayer - 10th May
  For the past couple of seasons our favourite synthetic baselayers have been the Phase range from Arcteryx. These garments combine great temperature regulation with wicking and breathability to provide the ultimate base for a high aerobic layering system. For Summer 2012 we're pleased to announce that with any Arcteryx…
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• Petzl Nao – Tested and Reviewed - 04th May
  The software is mainly graphical so it's quite obvious what you are changing and you get an average battery life estimate for your settings. The battery life will always be an estimate because it depends how long you spend looking at what distances. Petzl have down extensive field…
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• Suunto Ambit GPS Performance - 27th Apr
  Here is a short demo vid of the very first time a Suunto Ambit finds it's location, fresh from the box. I am pretty impressed by the performance of the Ambit so far, I can't wait to test one over several hours, but can't keep one in stock for…
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• Rab VR Lite Alpine Jacket Review - 20th Apr
  Stu's already offered his thoughts on the Rab VR Lite Alpine Jacket however I thought I'd add a slightly different perspective on it. I'm a heavier bloke than Stu and don't have his 'Duracell Bunny' level of fitness so I tend to be a bit hotter and get…
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• Miry - 16th Apr
  Just noticed that 4 of the banner images on the British Mountain Bike Orienteering site show Miry Map Boards. Nice! [/caption] …
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• Dakine Summer 2012 - 13th Apr
  Just a few of our favourites from Dakine for this summer, some rolling luggage, the best bike packs  and the ever popular photography packs. Some highlights below or see the Dakine Summer 2012 Range here …
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• Winter gear on sale - 28th Mar
  As we now have just about all of our Summer 2012 clothing range on the website, we needed to have a bit of a tidy up. Therefore all the clothing from Summer 2011 and Winter 2011 has been put on sale at 25% off RRP.  Your will find…
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