May 2012 Review Items

May 2012 Review Items

May 2012 – Review Items I would say the weathers improving but it’s blatently not at the moment, saying that I do enjoy the rain…

Review – Suunto Core

Review – Suunto Core

The Core has been a staple in Suunto’s product range for a number of years and looking at the features, it’s easy to see why.          

Thermarest – NeoAir – All Season

Thermarest – NeoAir – All Season

I wasn’t sure what to expect when the parcel turned up with Thermarests NeoAir All Season, reviews of other models have ranged from excellent, to leaks to rustling like a crisp packet – this wouldn’t be too bad as my snoring usually manages to mask most other noises.

Trail Designs – TiTri Sidewinder

Trail Designs – TiTri Sidewinder

I’ve been using the Caldera Cone for a few years now and it really has been an excellent, super efficient, clean and ultralight, the only downside has been the length of time to cook and the limitation of only being able to use Meths. Enter the Titanium Sidewinder TiTri!

MSR – Carbon Reflex 3

MSR – Carbon Reflex 3

  The carbon reflex 3 seemed an ideal choice for longer periods due to the twin porch and large internal space.

Lightwave – Ultrahike 60

Lightwave – Ultrahike 60

Lightwave – Ultrahike 60  The first thing that strikes you about this rucksack is how light it is; reading the specs is one thing but picking it up really impresses. Manufacturers Specification: The Ultrahike 60 is an ultra-lightweight, mid-volume backpack that is ideal for 3–7 day backpacking trips.

Osprey Exos 58

Osprey Exos 58

  Osprey – Exos 58  There’s something to be said when a framed rucksack arrives in a box that’s actually heavier than the rucksack!

Other News

Trail Designs – TiTri Sidewinder 0
by / on February 17, 2012 at 3:11 pm / in Reviews

Trail Designs – TiTri Sidewinder

I’ve been using the Caldera Cone for a few years now and it really has been an excellent, super efficient, clean and ultralight, the only downside has been the length of time to cook and the limitation of only being able to use Meths. Enter the Titanium Sidewinder TiTri!

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Winter Driving Advice 1
by / on December 21, 2011 at 4:05 pm / in Articles

Winter Driving Advice

I have been reading the various threads dotted about the internet and thought it might be useful to a few members if I jotted down a few pointers. When not running Bushcraft Courses I can be found teaching Skid Avoidance and control techniques. There are generally two types of Skid.

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MSR – Carbon Reflex 3 0
by / on December 21, 2011 at 9:10 am / in Reviews

MSR – Carbon Reflex 3

  The carbon reflex 3 seemed an ideal choice for longer periods due to the twin porch and large internal space.

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