Ortovox are wool experts and safety pioneers, providing mountaineers with sustainable apparel and safety equipment. Freeride and ski touring backpacks from Ortovox have become industry-leading designs, chosen by mountaineers and skiers across the world. The same goes for their ski-specialist clothing. With an uncompromising focus on function, performance and safety they create clothing and equipment…
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Smartwool: go far, feel good
Smartwool started from a simple problem – wanting to be able to ski longer without getting cold toes. Tackling this issue led the Smartwool team on a voyage of discovery into ground-breaking benefits of merino wool. Fast forward, and the Smartwool collection now socks, baselayers and clothing for all active endeavours, helping you to go…
Trail Test – super.natural gravel riding range
We love discovering new kit, and we know you do too. There’s nothing that can beat that new kit feeling: when you test something new and it feels right, performs well, and looks the part. So when super.natural merino gave us early access to their new gravel biking range, we couldn’t wait to get out…
Gear Guides: how to layer for hiking adventures
Heading out hiking? Make sure you are wearing the appropriate layers and you can be prepared for any weather conditions. We spoke to IGO Adventures, an adventure travel company for people who want to get more out of life, to get top tips on what to wear for hiking, walking, or any other challenge. One…
Gear Guides: everything you need to know about merino wool
You may have noticed more and more clothing being made from merino wool: base layers to insulated jackets, socks to casual shirts. The recent trend has led to more people thinking about the different properties of wool compared to synthetic materials and how they might be suited to different activities. Brands continue to experiment with…