Oliver Young from 9point9 was pretty keen to show Gear Editor Phil the black magic that is DownTek, a water repellent down used in the latest range of sleeping bags from manufacturer Big Agnes. DownTek say: “Using nano technology and a proprietary application process, Down Decor has created a water repellant down filling material that [...]

Gear Editor Phil made the journey across to the Outdoor Trade Show at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on the hunt for the new and exciting gear that’ll be hitting the shelves over the coming months. The award-winning Granite Gear Crown VC 60 pack is a lightweight (960g) rucksack that’ll handle around 14kg with ease thanks to a [...]

The winners of the prestigious OTS 2012 Novel Awards have been announced at the Outdoor Trade Show (OTS), following product inspections by a panel of industry experts. Having spent the past few weeks assessing the merits of each entry on paper and evaluating the products at the show, the judges have selected the following winning [...]

The shortlist for the 2012 Boardman Tasker Prize for mountain literature has been announced. The Boardman Tasker Charitable Trust was established to promote literature by providing an annual award to authors of literary works, the central theme of which is concerned with mountains. The prize of £3,000 commemorates the lives of Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker [...]

Three teams of wounded soldiers from the United Kingdom, The United States and the Commonwealth will tackle the inhospitable Antarctic, overcoming the savage conditions and their own injuries as they race to reach the South Pole as part of the highest profile modern day expedition. “The vision behind Walking With The Wounded – to reintegrate [...]

Children’s retailer Little Terra has revamped its website, with a range of interactive features making it even more accessible to shop online for children who love the outdoors. Stocking a range of high quality ski, sun and outdoor fun items at affordable prices, users can find everything for active children – from Jack Wolfskin lightweight, [...]

Snowpulse has perfected the Avalanche Airbag system to increase safety for mountain lovers. The Snowpulse LifeBag range has now been extended and focuses on durability and lightness whilst improving your security and comfort. Similar to a life vest used in water, the LifeBag System is designed to keep you on your back with your head [...]

Technical clothing brand, Helly Hansen has announced that it will be inviting competitors and spectators at its upcoming sweat events in the UK and Ireland, to trade in old baselayers from any brand in exchange for a brand new Helly Hansen baselayer – free of charge! 2012 has seen Helly Hansen announce its involvement with [...]