Outdoor Photography

90 Outdoor Photography February 2018

OUTDOOR KIT

Snugpak SV9 gilet

Made from tough, windproof and water

repellent Paratex Micro material, this

outdoor gilet keeps the cold out thanks

to it being packed full of Snugpak’s Soft ie

Premier insulation – a padding which

promises to trap more warm air with its

random fi ne fi lament fi bre st ruct ure.

It’s also exceptionally lightweight, has

a drawcord hem and neck adjust er and

compresses down into its own pack.

Guide price £89.95

snugpak.com

Ravine Sport K3 Ultra Carbon

Fibre Tri-fold trekking poles

Packing down to just 35cm and weighing just 265g,

these slick new trekking poles are extendable to

135cm, have a tungst en carbide tip with rubber foot

cap and a cork and EVA handle, with a hand st rap

for comfort. Adding to the ease of use is the quick-

lock syst em. A great piece of kit when you’re hiking

up the trail.

Guide price £79

cooltraxxoutdoor.com

Mountain Equipment

Helium 600 sleeping bag

Great for early sp ring or late autumn camping

trips, the Helium 600 features an ultra

lightweight breathable outer shell, where

its densely woven const ruct ion keeps the

wind, water and cold at bay. Filled with 90%

high quality duck down, it has an alpine fi t

to maximise thermal effi ciency to keep you

toast y warm in temperatures as low as -10°C.

Guide price £240

mountain-equipment.co.uk

Tenba DNA 15 backpack

Aft er the success of their range of shoulder camera

bags Tenba have released the DNA 15 backpack. With

two compartments, a main sect ion for general outdoor

gear and a removable, padded insert for mirrorless or

DSLR camera kit, the bag is made with TPU-coated

ripst op nylon, welded st eel D-rings and heavily reinforced

st itching for durability. The roll-top design off ers secure,

water repellent st orage and includes a rain cover.

Guide price £165

tenba.com

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