There are few bits of gear that are as cheap, light and easy to throw into your backpack or fanny-pack as a mylar emergency blanket, yet that can do as much to keep you safe in an emergency. This is one item that you should never leave at home. This may sound a bit extreme, and […]
MSR Twin Sisters Tent Reviewed
I once remember reading a piece about a slogan used by the US Army’s rangers, which went “travel light, freeze at night”. It has kind off stuck with me and I often hear myself repeating it quietly when packing for a trip or expedition. The great thing about the way gear is evolving, however, is […]
Top Tips to Care for Your Tent
Buying a mountain tent requires a significant outlay of money. These items are designed to withstand high winds, storms, hail, snow, rain and sun and so have to use the most modern of fabrics and high technology alloys for poles. In addition, modern expedition tents are designed using sophisticated computers to simulate the loads they […]