Petzl will have a new line of trekking poles available for 2008, called the Compact series. There will be three different models. The Compact Standard, made of aluminium, weighing 554g per pair. The Compact Plus will be slightly lighter weighing 504g per pair and it is made out of an aluminium alloy. The lightest variant will be the Compact Composit, made of carbon fibre, it weighs 426g per pair. All the variants will be adjustable in length using a lever lock mechanism and NOT a twist mechanism.
via OUTDOORSmagic
Posted in Petzl, Poles
Convertube is a new product from Source that converts a regular bottle into a hydration system. It has everything that a regular hydration system has, except the water container instead it comes with three adaptors to fit your ordinary bottle.
Posted in Bottles
GpsPasSion Forums has managed to get a their hands on a Triton 2000 prototype. Not much new information, but they are impressed with the the fast and easy scroll/zoom of the map. The battery time is 8/10 hours with the screen on. Check out the rest of the information and photos here.
via GPS Tracklog
Posted in Magellan, GPS
Thinking of buying a new Suunto Core watch? The first impressions and reviews are starting to come in. Check it out at this Suunto Watch forum!
Posted in Watches
The L4 Twilite is a new headlamp from Silva. Unfortunatly I don’t have any more information..
Posted in Headlamps
Uncooped.com is holding a contest with $300 giftcard at Backcountry.com as the prize. Check it out here.
Posted in KirouOutdoor
The HYmini is a combined wind and solar charger that charges most 5V gadgets. The device has a rugged design an can be mounted to for example a bike.
HYmini via The Goat
Posted in Power
I’m back from a great but windy hiking trip to the High Atlas mountain range in Morocco. Now I will give the blog some focus!
Posted in KirouOutdoor
