Lightweight Down Jackets
Whether you're climbing, camping or walking - or even just out in town - a light and packable down jacket is a versatile layer year-round. We compare 10 options.
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Arc'teryx Atom SL Vest
This ultralight insulating layer probably weighs less than half your t-shirts, yet it packs a surprising punch in terms of warmth for weight, says Dan Bailey. Shame the cut is so short!
Arc'teryx Beta LT Jacket
A simple and lightweight shell in Gore-Tex Pro, the Arcteryx Beta LT is an ideal all-season all-rounder for the weight conscious, says...
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ISPO 2019 - New Clothing Roundup
The annual ISPO trade show, which brings the world's outdoor industry together under one roof (or a series of gigantic roofs) in Munich, has just wrapped up for 2019. Heavy snowfall gave this year's event a suitably wintry feel, and if we'd really...
Arc'teryx Thorium AR Hoody
The beauty of utility. The Thorium AR is the durable workhorse for around camp, ski transitions and rest phases, delivering outstanding all round performance.
Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket
Everything you need - nothing more! A mainstay in the Arc'teryx lineup since 2000, the Beta AR is the do everything, most versatile waterproof/breathable jacket for activities in mountain environments. The re-designed Beta AR Jacket is light, yet tough and...
Arc'teryx Alpine Academy 2018
The seventh annual Arc'teryx Alpine Academy, which ran from Thursday the 5th to Sunday the 8th, drew to a close this weekend...
OutDoor 2018 - Clothing
The UKC/UKH team have just returned from the final OutDoor show at Friedrichshafen. We saw hundreds of innovative, colourful and...
2018 Arc'teryx Alpine Academy
From 5-8 July more than 500 alpine enthusiasts, mountain guides and professional athletes will gather at the 'Alpine Village'...
Arc'teryx V80 + V110 Rolling Duffels
The new V Series duffels are designed to efficiently transport equipment on gear-intensive adventures, allowing you to...
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Competition WINNERWin an Arc'teryx Thorium AR Hoody
The beauty of utility. The Thorium AR is the durable workhorse for around camp, ski transitions and rest phases, delivering outstanding all round performance.
Competition WINNERWin an Arc'teryx Rolling Duffle
Luggage built for wild adventure. Leveraging a unique external frame design, the V80 and V110 rolling duffle hauls more gear without surpassing airline weight restrictions.
Skills - Building confidence in gear
Charlie Woodburn gives us his top beginner's trad tips and in this video tells us the importance of building up confidence in gear.
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Mountain Guide Peter Mason shows us the equipment needed for travelling on a glacier in the event that someone needs rescuing from a...
Skills - Using a Guidebook
Charlie Woodburn gives us his top beginner's trad tips and in this video explains the importance of using the guidebook properly.
Competition WINNERWin an Arc'teryx Atom SL Vest
Minimalist insulation for warmer days - versatile, breathable warmth. Ideal for multitude of active summer pursuits, from rock...
Competition WINNERWin an Arc'teryx Cerium SL Hoody
Designed with a disciplined minimalism, the Cerium SL Hoody is exceptionally light and compressible. It primarily functions as a...
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