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Mountain gear
Chosen by grams, not by ridge-top photos.
Weight and volume written on every product, grams per litre worked out from them, and the packing list with its total added up.
The film runs without sound and stays still if you have turned on reduced motion in your system.
Weighed gear
Which tent suits you
The same rows on every model, so you compare figures, not adjectives.
| Summer tent | Three-season tentMost chosen | Winter tent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 2.4 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Seasons | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Water column | 2,000 mm | 3,000 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Packed | 42 × 15 cm | 48 × 18 cm | 55 × 20 cm |
The weights are the ones we measured, with pegs and guylines.
How you dress
Three layers, not one thick jacket
In the mountains you strip off on the climb and dress again at the saddle. Layers go on and off; a thick jacket only makes you sweat.
Base layer
Merino wool, 150 gsmStraight on the skin, from setting off to getting back.
Mid layer
Fleece 200 or 700 fill power downOn breaks, at the saddle and in camp at night.
Shell layer
Membrane with a 10,000 mm columnWhen the weather turns, over the other two.
Cotton stays wet and chills you: when you are working, anything next to the skin is synthetic or merino wool.
The list for two days in the mountains
The list we use for weekend trips, with the weights measured in the shop.
6 372grams, added up from the rows that have a weight
9items on the list
- 45-litre backpack non-negotiable with the rain cover 1 250 g
- Sleeping bag non-negotiable comfort −2 °C 980 g
- Self-inflating sleeping mat non-negotiable 480 g
- Two-person tent non-negotiable split between two 2 100 g
- Rain jacket non-negotiable 10,000 mm column 320 g
- Stove and gas 230 g canister included 410 g
- Head torch non-negotiable with spare batteries 92 g
- First aid kit non-negotiable 260 g
- Trekking poles 480 g
Water and food are not counted: you add those for the weather and the route.
From the studio
We weigh everything we sell, to the gram
Makers quote weights without packaging, without pegs, in size M. We put everything on the scales, with what comes in the pack, and write the figure you will actually carry.
Why a hundred grams matter
A hundred grams mean nothing in your hand. They mean plenty in the sixth hour of climbing, multiplied by every step.
Figures, not adjectives
“Ultralight” means nothing. 980 grams means something. That is why every sheet states the weight, the volume and the grams per litre worked out from them.
From order to the first night under canvas
What happens after you press order, step by step.
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You choose by the figures 10 minutes
Weight, volume and temperatures are written on every product, and the comparison table puts the models side by side.
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We prepare your pack the same working day
We check zips and seams before packing, and open every tent once to make sure nothing is missing.
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You try it at home 30 days
Inflate the mat on the carpet, put the loaded pack on your back. If it is not yours, it goes back unused.
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You head for the hills
You pick the first route from the table of times and elevation gains, measured by us.
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We bring it back into shape as long as the gear lasts
Re-proofing, patches, replaced zips. The workshop also works on gear bought elsewhere.
If something does not suit you, swap it unused; anything that got soaked on the trail we repair rather than bin.
Weighed to the gram
With everything that comes in the pack.
Figures from the maker’s sheet
Water column, temperatures.
Repair workshop
On gear bought elsewhere too.
Try it at home for 30 days
Unused, it goes back.
Questions before the first trip
What people ask us most often in the shop.
What does a sleeping bag’s comfort temperature mean?
The temperature at which an adult lies relaxed without feeling cold. The limit temperature is different: at that one you curl up and sleep badly. Choose by comfort, not by limit.
How many litres of pack do I need?
For a day out, 20–30 litres. For a weekend with a tent, 45–60. Above 65 litres a pack fills up however big it is: better to take a smaller one and carry less.
What is water column?
How much water pressure the fabric holds, in millimetres. For light rain 5,000 mm is enough; for rain with a pack pressing on your shoulders you want 10,000 mm or more.
Can you repair my gear?
Yes, including gear bought elsewhere: patches on tents and mats, replaced zips, re-proofing. Tell us what broke and we will say whether it is worth repairing.
Cannot find your question? Write to us, we answer the same working day.
The season and new tackle
One email when new gear arrives or the ridge season opens.