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Petzl Myo XP 2008 Version: Petzl have uprated their multi-purpose headtorch. It's now 200% brighter and runs even longer.... Original version tested: March 2005. New Version tested: January 2008. |
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Entel HT446: Entel have produced what is arguably the best professional grade PMR Radio for outdoor and marine activities. Based upon their tried and trusted HT marine VHF the HT446 has the same build and quality but is licence free. |
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Garmin GPSmap 60Cx: This is the newest and most advanced hand held GPS from Garmin. It follows on from the original GPSmap 60C and features the new highly sensitive SIRF receiver and a MicroSD card slot allowing even more on board mapping. |
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Montane Extreme Smock: Montane have reduced the price of the Extreme (Pile/Pertex) Smock to £80.00 including hood. Has there been any reduction in performance? Is it as good as a Buffalo Mountain Shirt? |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System: A fast, fuel efficient and simple way to boil water and cook. Thanks to an integral heat exchanger, boiling 0.5L of water takes less than 3 minutes (most small gas stoves take more than 4 minutes). Heat, eat or drink from the one-litre insulated cup. No matches, pot holders, mugs, or pots needed. Piezo ignition and fine-adjust flame. 432g and not much bigger than a 1 litre water bottle. |
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