Gear reviews

Mountain hare book scoops Nature Photography award

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Helen Webster

A debut book exploring The Secret Life of the Mountain Hare has gained public appreciation in an online vote to find the Favourite Scottish Nature Photography Book of 2018. It is the work of photographer Andy Howard, a leading expert on…

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Gear review: Keen Karraig boots

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Paul Webster

Paul tries out the latest new boots from Keen. Even the name Karraig suggests something that might have been aimed specifically at the Scottish market…

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Gear review: MSR Revo Ascent snowshoes

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Paul Webster

Snowshoes for Scotland? Paul tests out a pair of MSR Revo Ascent snowshoes.

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Review: Hostile Habitats – Scotland’s Mountain Environment

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Helen Webster

The original guide to Scotland’s mountain environment aimed at hillwalkers and climbers has just been updated with a new edition. When Hostile Habitats was first published in 2006 it brought together information on the full context of Scotland’s hills –…

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Gear review: Mammut Chamuera Jacket

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Paul Webster

Recommended Price: £99Weight: 600g (men’s large) Fleece jackets seem to have fallen in popularity a little in recent years, with more walkers opting instead for mid-layers filled with synthetic insulation which offer the best warmth-to-weight ratio. There’s still a lot…

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Gear Review: Winter Base Layers

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Helen Webster

Sprayway 1/2 Zip Roola RRP: £55 (widely available for less)Weight: 195g (men’s large) The lightweight Roola is 50% merino wool and 50% polyester, combined to give a very comfortable base layer with a moderate amount of stretch. It’s extremely soft to touch, quick to…

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