Chris Townsend Outdoors
A night in the mist didn’t appeal. I decided to camp down here and go up Bynack More in the morning if clear. If not, I’d walk up the strath to The Saddle, the col between A’Choinneach and Cairn Gorm and then across the north ridge of the latter …
Chris Townsend Outdoors: 2023
Dec 29, 2023 · It has all the features and performance of other jackets at a much lower cost. It has an excellent wired hood, roomy pockets, and underarm zips. Breathability isn't quite up to more expensive fabrics but I haven't notice this make a …
Chris Townsend Outdoors: 2021
Thursday 30 December 2021. Favourite New Outdoor Gear of 2021. Sea to Summit Ultralight mat, Sea to Summit Alto TR2 Plus inner tent, & Jetboil Stash stove, plus some old favourites - Alpkit Woodsmoke shirt & Tilley Hiker Hat. Here are my favourite new items of gear for 2021 after another year testing gear for The Great Outdoors.
Gear I've Reviewed For TGO Online This Year - Chris Townsend …
Jun 13, 2021 · Here are links to the gear I've reviewed so far. Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody. Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 Gore-Tex Boots. Jetboil Stash Stove System. Land Rover Explore R Outdoor Phone. The North Face Summit Series L3 50/50 Hooded Down Jacket. Osprey Talon Pro. BAM 73 Zero Denim & DU/ER Performance Denim Jeans. Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket.
A Little About Me - Chris Townsend Outdoors
Since 1991 I have been the Equipment Editor of The Great Outdoors magazine, contributing monthly features on gear and techniques as well as a regular column on backpacking and occasional pieces on my walks and other outdoor topics. I also write for other magazines and give illustrated talks. I was awarded the Outdoor Writers' Guild Award for ...
Updated Collection Of Links To My Posts On Long-Distance Hiking
Aug 25, 2024 · What I ate on the Cape Wrath Trail July 2024. My Cape Wrath Trail walk June 2024. Update from the Cape Wrath Trail: The Heat Exchanger Pot Performed Even Better Than Expected June 2024. Stoves I've used for long-distance walking over the decades - updated April 10, 2023. Thoughts on Packs for Backpacking January 2022.
Favourite New Outdoor Gear of 2021 - Chris Townsend Outdoors
Dec 30, 2021 · Favourite New Outdoor Gear of 2021. Sea to Summit Ultralight mat, Sea to Summit Alto TR2 Plus inner tent, & Jetboil Stash stove, plus some old favourites - Alpkit Woodsmoke shirt & Tilley Hiker Hat. Here are my favourite new items of gear for 2021 after another year testing gear for The Great Outdoors.
Gear I've reviewed for my TGO Online Column
Packs, hats, stoves, jackets and more. Here's what I've been reviewing for The Great Outdoors magazine since last summer. I've neglected to post these links for a while so it's rather a long list. Craghoppers NosiLife Adventure Long-Sleeved Shirt. Lowe Alpine Aeon 27 Rucksack.
A Winter Camp And A Look At The Gear I Used
Jan 30, 2023 · A Winter Camp And A Look At The Gear I Used. This trip report/gear review first appeared in The Great Outdoors in spring last year and describes an overnight trip in the 2021-2022 winter. I’ve edited it slightly and updated the gear prices. When a weather forecast suggested a short window of calm weather after a long stormy period I decided ...
Links to Gear I've Recommended On The Great Outdoors Website …
Dec 7, 2022 · Here I've listed those I've recommended, with links to the full reviews. WATERPROOF JACKETS. Arc'teryx Beta LT. Columbia OutDry Extreme Mesh. Henri-Lloyd Mav Lite. Helly Hansen Odin 1 World Infinity. INSULATED & FLEECE JACKETS. Rab Generator. Montane Protium.