Outdoor Photography

February 2018 Outdoor Photography 91

Merrell Chameleon 7

With the original shoe insp ired by the chameleon’s adaptability

to changing conditions, this upgraded product collect ion

is aimed at those who enjoy fast -paced hiking jaunts while

st ill wanting durability and protect ion from their footwear.

With a range of st yles available (here you see the Gore-Tex

boot), each shoe has an ultra lightweight protect ive plate with

st rategically placed outsole pods for excellent tract ion and

st ability, while retaining fl exibility.

Guide price £145 (available in men’s and women’s sizes)

merrell.com/UK

Aquapac Toccoa 28L

If you enjoy pushing the limits when it comes to adventurous

locations and challenging photo opportunities, the Toccoa

bag (named aft er a whitewater river in America) could

quickly become your best friend. Made from 500D vinyl it’s

tough enough to take bumps and scrapes and its all-welded

const ruct ion seals out any water to keep your kit safe and dry.

Guide price £49.99

aquapac.net

Jött nar Bergelmir

Hard-shell jacket

Combining soft -shell fl exibility

with hard-shell robust ness, the

Bergelmir is a favourite within

the mountaineering and

skiing communities. Built

with Polartec 80 denier

NeoShell, a waterproof

three-layer fabric with

a highly breathable

membrane, this jacket will

keep you warm and dry

during those long waits

for the right light. It also

has elast icated cuff s,

a scoop drop back hem

and aquaguard zips.

Guide price £495

jott nar.com

Rab Alpha Flash Jacket

Rab have made their name by producing

high-funct ioning garments that will

perform in serious outdoor pursuits,

and this mid-layer garment is no

exception. Made from the

highly breathable Polartec

Alpha Direct 120 fabric

• initially designed for
  the American military
  to wick moist ure away
  while retaining warmth


• the full zip jacket has
  fl exible fl eece panels
  either side for ease
  of movement.
  Guide price £100
  rab.equipment/uk

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