Posts Tagged ‘gear reviews’
How to buy a Midlayer
Technical fleeces, down jackets, hybrids and softshells. Picking the right midlayer can be tricky business, so let OAG do the hard work for you
Approach Shoes: La Sportiva Boulder X
A very rugged shoe that has so far coped with everything I’ve thrown at it.
Approach Shoes: Mammut Redburn
Mammut Redburn£115 First impressions: A good-looking technical approach shoe with an obvious alpine pedigree from this Swiss company. Close fitting and and the top-to toe-lacing has a very alpine feel to it. The sole is good and sticky and has a stiff feel to it too and performed particularly well on rock ascents. The Mammut […]
Approach Shoes: Mizuno Wave Escape
Mizuno Wave Escape 2 £75 First impressions: A functional looking shoe with an aggressively lugged X10 sole from this Japanese firm. Generous on the width with a comfy padded tongue. This new shoe gives good stability, an excellent sole with a water resistant forefoot. Made in Vietnam FABRIC Synthetic and mesh FOOTBED X-10 carbon rubber OAG Likeys Very […]
Approach Shoes: Scarpa Vortex XCR
Scarpa Vortex XCR £109.99 First impressions: Scarpa has a reputation where quality in mountain footwear is concerned and again this is another good shoe with it’s roots firmly in the Alps. The fit is good with a great Vibram sole. This shoe will stand up to day-long walking trips or a much longer summer expedition. […]
Approach Shoes: Meindl Cuba Lady
Meindl Cuba Lady GTX £95 First impressions: A new generation of ‘Magic’ shoes for everyday use on the trail. Rather conventional looking shoe from Meindl which despite it’s looks is very light. With VARIOfix lacing system the fit is good out of the box. The sole is quite aggressivley lugged but lacked the ‘stickiness’ that […]
Approach Shoes: Hi-Tec V-Lite Infinity
The new V-Lite Infinity range is very modern looking and equally good for walking and running
BCB Mountain Survival Tin - tried and tested
We let OAG publisher Aran rediscover his inner scout with the ultimate boy’s toy: the BCB mountain survival tin.
Odlo Packaway Pro Shell Jacket
Odlo Packaway Pro Shell, RRP £170 This lightweight rain jacket put in a really solid performance in pouring rain. The fabric literally repelled the water instantly and has a slight stretch to it – aiding free movement and making it ideal for scrambling, climbing and running. There’s two slash side pockets which double up as mesh […]
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How to make elderflower cordial
May 26, 2014 08:05 -
5 reasons to go canoeing this week
May 24, 2014 11:05 -
10 of the best spots for canoe camping
May 23, 2014 09:05 -
The UK’s best canoe / kayak rivers
May 23, 2014 08:05 -
Reclimbing the classics: Episode 1 Hyaena 8b+
May 22, 2014 17:05
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JimmyD:
I wonder if these are better than top end blow up canoes? They should be stiffer
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