Quick & Concise Gear Info⏳ Sleeping Bags, Tents, Packs, Mats & Waterproofs ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

Our Time-Saver Guides aim to give you the benefit of our knowledge and experience in a concise format, blending facts and opinions to save you time while ensuring informed decisions!

These quick read articles don't present all the sides of an argument, just the essential information at a glance.

For more in-depth and detailed articles, have a look at our 'Ultimate Guides' blog pages.

Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Tent

Single skin or Two skin?

- Most people choose a two skin tent because single skin tents suffer more from condensation

- Two skin tents tend to be warmer because of the air between the inner and outer

- Single skin tents tend to be lighter and more spacious...

3 Season versus 4 Season? Read more here.

Time-Saver Guide to Sleeping Bags

1. Down or Synthetic Insulation?

Down:

- Lightweight and highly compressible, ideal for packing.

- Superior warmth-to-weight ratio.

- Loses insulation properties when wet unless treated with water-resistant down.

2. Temperature Ratings: Comfort vs. Limit? Keep reading here.

Time-Saver Guide to Waterproof Jackets

- A Waterproof jacket that will cope with most conditions will have a Hydrostatic Head of 20,000mm and an MVTR (breathability) of 20,000g/m2. In both cases, higher is better.

- 2 and 2.5 layer jackets are less durable than 3 layer jackets but tend to be lighter in overall weight and more packable. 2 and 2.5 layer can... Read more.

Time-Saver Guide to Sleeping Mats

A good sleeping mat does more than add comfort—it insulates you from the cold ground, making it just as important as your sleeping bag. Here’s how to choose the right one in no time.

Types of Sleeping Mats

Not all sleeping mats are created equal. The right choice depends on your balance between comfort, weight, durability, and insulation... Read here.

Soulo Tent

£894.95

Weighs: 2192g (ex. pegs/bags), Season Rating: 4 Season

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Core 400 Down Sleeping Bag

£304.99

Weighs: 796g (Regular), Comfort Limit: -6°C

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Questar 20 Down Sleeping Bag

£233.95

Weighs: 1002g (Regular), Comfort Limit: -6°C

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The Two Tent

£359.99

Weighs: 684g (ex pegs/bags), Season Rating: 3 Season

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Rain Trekker Jacket

£179.99

Weighs: 209g (Medium), Gore-Tex Infinium, HH: 30,000mm

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Core 550 Down Sleeping Bag

£349.99

Weighs: 898g (Regular), Comfort Limit: -9°C

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Zoom UL Insulated Sleeping Mat - Regular Wide

£169.99

Weighs: 501g (excluding bag), R-Value: 4.3

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Meteor 3000 2P Tent

£224.99

Weighs: 2030g (ex. pegs/bags), Season Rating: 3 Season

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Phase Gore-Tex Jacket

£274.99

Weighs: 442g (Medium), Gore-Tex Performance, HH: 28,000mm

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NeoAir XLite NXT Regular Wide Sleeping Mat

£204.99

Weighs: 462g (excluding bag), R-Value: 4.5

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