The Stealth 2 tent from Gelert is advertised as a “great lightweight, backpacking tent with lots of front storage, and the ideal travelling partner” so sounds like my sort of tent. I decided to take it to Chamonix in the Alps with me for a week of testing. […]
The Phantom 65L rucksack is part of Gelert’s Beyond range and is one of their high specification entry level backpacking sacks which also features the new Hybrid Flex back system. It has been designed with comfort and practicality in mind, and the Phantom certainly boasts plenty of features. […]
Gelert’s Pinnacle 400DL Sleeping Bag is the warmest in the Pinnacle range and is advertised as the ultimate in superior performance, warmth & comfort. With durable fabrics, technical features & super soft linings, they are ideal for outdoor enthusiasts whatever the weather. Sounds like a great sleeping bag, […]
The Gelert 1W Aluminium head torch is one of the cheaper ones on the market but how will it get on in the Alps? Fit and comfort Wearing this head torch on my head was comfortable with no rubbing. The adjusting buckles face away from the head and […]
The mens Portobelo Jacket is advertised as a general purpose waterproof jacket made from 100% Polyester, with taped seams, and is a part of Gelert’s ‘essential’ collection. But we wanted to find out just how waterproof jackets like this are, and whether they are worth the money. Where […]
Gelert Stealth 30 Rucksac from the 2011 Beyond range The Stealth 30L rucksack from Gelert is part of their 2011 Beyond range, and is positioned as a lightweight, technical bag, geared up for walking and scrambling. At 0.85k that sounds great, but how will it do in our […]
Gelert Oxygen 35 Rucksac from the 2011 Beyond range We’ve been lucky in having a sneak preview of Gelert’s new Oxygen 35 rucksack ahead of the launch of their inspiring new 2011 ‘Beyond’ range. The Oxygen 35 is positioned as a technical, lightweight rucksack and features include a […]
The Dartmoor Suede boot from Gelert is advertised as an all round terrain boot, and and at just £59.99 its certainly one of the more affordable boots. So what do they feel like on? The first thing you notice when you put this boot on is the comfortable […]
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