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WATERPROOFS | | | |  There is probably more hot air expanded in the outdoor press on the subject of waterproofs than just about any other subject. Without going into all the contradictory figures that every manufacturer produces to prove their waterproofs are the best, we can safely state that you will get wet when wearing waterproofs, but not, in certain circumstances, as wet as you would get without them! Apart from rain trickling in the hood and sleeves, the major source of moisture is your own sweat. The ability to disperse this sweat is known as "breathability". We certainly cannot tell you what the "best" waterproofs are. This is because that depends on what you want them for, and also we only stock a few, and only a few of those have good enough stock availability to sell on-line. What we can say is that the small selection detailed here are all reckoned to be leaders in their field. | |
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Patagaonia : | | |
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Rab : | | |
|  Rab Carrington: has been one of Britain's top mountaineers for a lot longer than he has been making sleeping bags and clothing, and he has been making bags for nearly twenty years. His experience of climbing in such inhospitable climates as found in the Himalayas, Patagonia and Scotland in winter has resulted in production of what is rapidly becoming recognised as one of the best ranges of technical waterproof clothing on the market. Rab has recently sold his company but the new owners are very much continuing with the same aim - providing mountaineering clothing that can deal with the very worst of British conditions. And if it can cope with that it can cope with anything!NB Please note, that we do not stock a full size range of the more technical products though these are generally available quickly to order. | |
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Most Rab waterproofs are made of eVent breathable fabric. For information on how eVent works, please check the eVent website. | |
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Marmot : | | |
|  Marmot are an American company that have many years experience of making outdoor clothing. Recently they have been developing their designs with the help of instructors at Glenmore Lodge Outdoor Education Centre near Aviemore, Scotland. The staff there are out in all weathers in the Cairngorms, surely one of the testing mountain environments in the world. As a small shop, we cannot possible stock all of Marmot's range, but we can bring it to you through the wonders of the internet. Items that we do not stock can be ordered to be sent to you direct from their warehouse in Germany if available. Availability is the key here - many products are only made in small numbers and only for a limited period. We have to say that we do not recommend this method of buying unless you have already seen the product somewhere and know that the size, design and colour are right for you, so please do not order on spec, you'll only be wasting your time and everyone elses! | | |
Please click for a Marmot Size Chart. | |
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The North Face : | | |
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OMM | | |
OMM (The Original Mountain Marathon) specialist fell-running and mountain event sacks and other gear is designed and manufactured by Mike Parsons, for many years the owner of Karrimor. OMM (previously calledKimmlite) has risen out of his longterm sponsorship of the Karrimor International Mountain Marathon, and is dedicated to producing extremely lightweight equipment for mountain events and remote alpine style expeditions. | | |
Please click for OMM Sleeping Bags. | | |
Please click for OMM Rucksacks. | |
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