Chris Townsend Outdoors
6 days ago · 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 and back down to Coire na Ciste. Another view of camp.
Chris Townsend Outdoors: 2023
Dec 29, 2023 · Favourite New Gear of 2023. Mountain Laurel Designs SoloMid XL, Atom Packs The Mo 60. Here's my annual favourite gear of the year roundup following another twelve months testing gear for The Great Outdoors. Not all the items were new for this year, just tested by me for the first time. As in previous years they don't necessarily replace ones ...
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.
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 ...
A Look At The November Issue Of The Great Outdoors
The latest issue of The Great Outdoors is out now. I have a feature describing the gear I used on my trip to An Teallach that I wrote about on this blog here (with more photos). I also review the Motorola Defy smartphone, the Columbia OutDry Extreme Nanolite waterproof jacket, and the Fjallraven Greenland Jacket.
Chris Townsend Outdoors: A Look At The January Issue Of The …
Dec 4, 2023 · The next issue of The Great Outdoors is out now. I have three reviews inside - Keen WK400 Walking Shoes, Columbia Mazama Trail Waterproof Jacket, and Shokz OpenFit Ear Buds.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.