The Odin Vest, like other vests has been designed to protect your core from the icy winter air & sub-zero temperatures, & because it is a vest it has no bulk around the arms allowing greater freedom of movement when layer under something or as a throw on over the top piece. Using WR Down 625 not only provides great moisture management thanks to the Teflon based water repellent treatment, the use of down ensures the best warmth to weight & compressibility ratio of any other forms of insulation. Lightweight rip stop shell with DWR finish 180g [ Size L] of 85/15 Down with a fill power of 625 Stitched-through baffle construction throughout YKK centre front zipper with rear insulated baffle 2 zipped hand warmer pockets Inner zipped security pocket Elasticated armholes Drawcords at hem & neck Most people are scared to wash their down jackets but like all equipment it does need to be maintained. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside our normal opening hours here is a useful link to  Trekitts recommended product for washing & caring for down Nikwax  Down Wash I hope this helps. ...

The clue is in the name. Its a Knitted Beanie branded with the M.E. logo. It goes on your head, it keeps your head & ears warm. There isnt much more I can say really. It is made from 50% wool & 50% acrylic & it was an additional micro fleece internal head band for extra warmth & comfort. ...

The clue is in the name. Its a Knitted Beanie branded with the M.E. logo. It goes on your head, it keeps your head & ears warm. There isnt much more I can say really. It is made from 50% wool & 50% acrylic & it was an additional micro fleece internal head band for extra warmth & comfort. ...

The Power Stretch Beanie from Mountain Equipment is made from  Polar Tec  Power Stretch fabric that is warm, close fitting, great wicking & highly wind resistant. The seams are all flatlocked for comfort & to reduce bulk, the stitching is elasticated so it moves & stretches with the fabric. Finally the head band is double thickness to absorb & move moisture more quickly. ...

The Power Stretch Balaclava from Mountain Equipment is made from  Polar Tec  Power Stretch fabric that is warm, close fitting, great wicking & highly wind resistant. The seams are all flatlocked for comfort & to reduce bulk, the stitching is elasticated so it moves & stretches with the fabric. Finally the head band is double thickness to absorb & move moisture more quickly. It also has Schoeller Dry Skin Fabric ear guards. ...

These are just a simple yet effective, compressible waterproof over trouser. Keep them in your pack for when the sky starts to leak; which it does quite frequently on our little isl&. Made from a 2 layer Drilite fabric that has a hydrostatic head of 20, 000mm, so they will undoubtedly keep you dry. They have full length zips to make life easy when putting them on & taking them off & they have adjustable waist & hems, throw in some articulated knees for unrestricted movement & you have one fine pair of overtrousers. 2-layer DRILITE® Plus fabric Articulated knees for exceptional freedom of movement 2-way YKK® full length side zips for ease of fitting Adjustable elaticated waist Adjustable hem For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this items different fabrics & constructions techniques in greater detail. Drilite Most people are too scared or do not really understand the importance of washing their equipment in the correct manner, all equipment needs to be maintained properly for it to perform. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside our normal opening hours here is a useful link to  Trekitts recommended product for washing & caring for kit. Nikwax  Tech Wash Nikwax TX-Direct I hope this helps. ...

The M.E. Super Alpine. Close-fitting & dexterous enough for ice-climbing and alpinism, these softshell gloves are amde from Pontetorto  Softshell fabric meaning they are highly breathable & virtually waterproof, with Pittards  Oiltac leather palms for durability & grip. The microfleece lining wicks well & is quick to dry. Pontetorto  Softshell fabric Pittards  Oiltac leather palm offers exceptional grip when wet or dry. Tricot microfleece liner is wickable, quick to dry & warm Pre-curved fingers & thumb for dexterity Extended low profile cuff with Velcro cuff adjuster ...

The Touch Screen Grip Glove uses  Polartec Powerstretch to give a dexterous glove which still provides good warmth. The box finger construction allows for maximum dexterity & with a touch screen compatible index finger & thumb its perfect when you need to use a smart phone or tablet without taking the glove off. The Touch Screen Grip glove also has an extended double layer cuff so theres no gap between the glove & your sleeve, plus it also has a silicone palm to give a good grip on poles or axes. A great glove for general winter use alone or as a thick liner in cooler weather. Polartec Powerstretch Touch Screen compatible index finger & thumb Extended double layered cuff Box finger construction Silicone print palm ...

The Touchstone Jacket from Mountain Equipment has made itself a lovely home in their thermal range as it is perfect for cold weather mountaineering as a lightweight yet warm layer peice. The body, arms & hood are made from Polartec Thermal Pro for warmth without the bulkiness or weight, & underarm panels made using Classic Micro 100M. Polartec Classic Micro is not as warm or as bulky & seeing this area is naturally warmer you don’t want to start over heating & feeling uncomfortable. Both of these Polratec Fabrics perform exceptionally at wicking away moisture so as well as keeping you warm it also keeps your body dry. The jacket also features a grown on hood with integrated collar, 2 hand warming pockets & 2 Napoleon chest pockets, so there is plenty of space to stash your bits & bobs. This jacket isnt just only suited for the mountain; Id be happy to wear this down the pub beer garden in the evening as the temperature drops off. Polartec Thermal Pro for warmth without weight Polartec Classic Micro 100M Panels Grown-on hood with integrated collar Flatlocked seams 2 way YKK front zip 2 hand warming pockets & 2 Napoleon Chest pockets Ergortherm cuffs with elastane inner Dual tether hem drawcords ...

The Touchstone Jacket from Mountain Equipment has made itself a lovely home in their thermal range as it is perfect for cold weather mountaineering as a lightweight yet warm layer peice. The body, arms & hood are made from  Polartec  Thermal Pro for warmth without the bulkiness or weight, & underarm panels made using Classic Micro 100M.  Polartec  Classic Micro is not as warm or as bulky & seeing this area is naturally warmer you don’t want to start over heating & feeling uncomfortable. Both of these  Polratec  Fabrics perform exceptionally at wicking away moisture so as well as keeping you warm it also keeps your body dry. The jacket also features a grown on hood with integrated collar, 2 hand warming pockets & 2 Napoleon chest pockets, so there is plenty of space to stash your bits & bobs. This jacket isnt just only suited for the mountain; Id be happy to wear this down the pub beer garden in the evening as the temperature drops off. Polartec  Thermal Pro for warmth without weight Polartec  Classic Micro 100M  Panels Grown-on hood with integrated collar Flatlocked seams 2 way YKK front zip 2 hand warming pockets & 2 Napoleon Chest pockets Ergortherm cuffs with elastane inner Dual tether hem drawcords ...