Gear Reviews

James
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Reviewing the Vango Nitestar 375 Sleeping Bag

This Vango Nitestar 375 review comes courtesy of one of our subscribers, Zak. This sleeping bag is, we feel, a…
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James
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Ortovox Traverse 30 Review – An all-rounder backpack

Hey there, fellow trail blazers! If you’re like us here at TrekSumo, you’re always on the hunt for the next…
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James
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Mountain Equipment Helium 3.8 Warmzone Review

Finding a good quality sleeping mat that will keep you warm on those chill nights filling your rucksack to the…
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Jake
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Jöttnar Hemming LX fleece mid-layer review

Jöttnar – despite the Scandinavian-sounding name, are a British brand that are a relative newcomer to the world of high-end…
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James
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Brooks Caldera 6 review: the best Brooks trail runner?

The Caldera lineage The Brooks Caldera 6 running shoe is the latest iteration in a line of trail running shoes…
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James
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Hiking jackets: Mammut Taiss IN hybrid hooded jacket review

We’ve finally decided to review one of Mammut’s hooded jackets. How does it stack up against the competition? The Mammut…
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James
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Fjern Aktiv down jacket review

I wrote a fast and furious Fjern Aktiv down jacket review… but how did it fare? The review process and…
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James
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Altra Outroad review: a hybrid running shoe for all terrains

A deep dive into what we believe is an awesome pair of running shoes for every terrain Released in January…
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James
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Keen Targhee iii Review: a waterproof mid boot for all seasons

Is the Keen Targhee III the best waterproof mid boot for hiking? Let’s review them… The Keen Targhee III mid…
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Jake
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Alpkit Specta Pullover Glove Review

It’s a little hard to imagine it now that Spring is underway but for a long few months over the…
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