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• How To Look After Your Outdoor Clothing - 16th Sep
  Caring for your outdoor gear is something that most people probably don't spend much time or money on - after all when you're not out using it the last thing you want to be doing is extra washing. However, look after your kit, and your kit will look…
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• 3 Peaks Yacht Race – Report - 17th Aug
  Billed as the longest running adventure race in the UK and taking place each June is the 3 Peaks Yacht Race. https://www.threepeaksyachtrace.co.uk Sail from Barmouth in Wales to Fort William in Scotland and run / cycle to the top of Snowden, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis along the way.…
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• GORE-TEX Waterproof Fabrics Explained - 09th Aug
  All GORE-TEX waterproof products are made with a GORE-TEX membrane sandwiched between a face fabric and an inner layer. The face fabric provides protection and can be made from different materials and thicknesses giving the brand using the membrane options on how they want the final garment to…
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• How To Choose A Sleeping Bag - 08th Jul
  A sleeping bag is a major purchase and your choice can mean the difference between a good night's sleep and several hours of damp, cold misery or in extreme circumstances much worse. This means that when you come to decide on a bag it's important to ask…
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• Skye – Trip Report - 21st Jun
  Early June 2021 and I finally managed to get a trip to Scotland in with fellow Leeds climber and MCI trainee Neil and fellow MCI trainee Will. This trip had originally been scheduled as a winter climbing trip, but after numerous cancellations due to travel restrictions we were…
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• Win! – a Mountain Equipment Orbital Jacket - 27th May
  Mountain Equipment have introduced their new Orbital range for Spring 2021. Consisting of a jacket and trousers these two waterproof layers have been designed as a high output, highly breathable system for those moving quickly in hills and mountains. The Orbital Jacket is made from a new fabric, DRILITE…
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