We were delighted to attend the first ever community Campout event from Go Outdoors, a celebration of all things active and outdoorsy. Read on to find out more about the event.The mission was simple: bring like-minded people together for a weekend of camping and outdoor adventure. The team at GO Outdoors made it happen, hosting their first-ever community camping event at Tawd Vale in Ormskirk this weekend, bringing 100 campers together for two days of activities and a night under canvas (OK, polyester).The outdoor clothing and equipment retailer invited members of the public, alongside brands like YETI, OS, Speedo and Kampa, to a community campout all part of GO Outdoors mission to get people offline & outdoors and it really worked! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Camping with Style Blog (@campingwithstyle)The weekend flew by far too quickly, but we still managed to chat to so many people and get stuck into a variety of activities, including an open water swim with Speedo and yoga with Shelly from Ministry of Yoga. Hikes, runs, paddleboarding and mountain biking were also on offer, and all of it was free to join!England footballing legend and angling enthusiast David Seaman opened the event with an address to guests, Blackstone provided a complimentary evening meal and breakfast, and YETI created an outdoor cinema showcasing short films before a live band took to the stage to entertain guests in the evening, and believe me, it went off!Joe Hill, Outdoor Living Brand Lead at GO Outdoors, comments:Our first-ever Community Camp Out was a huge success, with 100 like-minded adventurers coming together at Tawd Vale. The Camp Out was the perfect opportunity to help people experience the benefits of time outdoors and introduce them to new hobbies.With the recent launch of our new GO Outdoors Community initiative, we hope this Camp Out will be the first of many events of its kind.The event was capped at 100 attendees, and visitors could sign up for events they wanted to take part in ahead of time. Events such as yoga and paddleboarding were extremely popular, with overwhelmingly positive feedback all round.One visitor commented on their time at GO Outdoors community camp out:Honestly, from start to finish we had an absolute blast. The team was so welcoming, and we got stuck straight into the activities. The guided hike with OS was a personal highlight and we got to keep our amazing Freespirit Aquarobes after paddleboarding in the lake. It was also so lovely to meet and hang out with other guests who were just as outdoorsy as us. Well be back again next time, for sure!The vibe was friendly, supportive and genuinely lovely, and honestly, its never felt more important to put our phones down and get outside. We chatted and shared stories with other people, encouraging and helping each other along the way the kind of connection thats easy to lose sight of in everyday life.Its no surprise the places were fully booked almost as soon as the event went live, and were already hoping itll be repeated next year. For more information, visit gooutdoors.co.uk.Announcements of future Community Camp Outs can be found on GO Outdoors Facebook and Instagram pages.The post Go Outdoors First Ever Community Campout Is An Action-Packed Success appeared first on Camping Blog Camping with Style | Travel, Outdoors & Glamping Blog.

We test out the latest iteration of Deuter's legendary Guide packReviewSpecsGalleryRetailersMany years ago when I first went to Chamonix, the Deuter Guide was the pack that was on not only many of the guides backs, but also on plenty of punters backs too and it wasnt long before I succumbed and bought one myself!The reason for its popularity was firstly its uncluttered design that still managed to include all the necessary features for mountaineering, but also its absolutely bombproof build you could really give it some abuse and it would shrug it off with ease. And if you managed to ever wear one out then you were doing well!Fast forward to 2026, and we have in front of us the latest version of deuters legendary pack, and as you would expect things have changed a little in the intervening couple of decades. The most obvious difference is the weight of the pack; the 34+ 6 version we tested tips the scales at just over 1.2 kg (and the largest model in the range, the 44+6 is only about 40g heavier), and this is probably around half the weight of an equivalent sized Guide pack from 20 years ago. And thats before you take off the strippable features the lid and hipbelt fins which reduces the overall weight even further. This huge reduction in weight is mostly to do with the use of materials, of which huge advancements have been made over the years, and some canny design choices.The 2026 Guide pack is lighter than everIts also worth noting that the Guide isnt even the lightest model in deuters climbing/mountaineering rucksack range the Guide Lite models are lighter still, but in order to shed so many grams deuter have stripped back the features on these packs, so you dont get a separate lid or the pocket and gear loop found on the Guides waistbelt, and theyve also used lighter fixings such as cord in the place of compression straps on the Guide. There is also another option the Durascent packs. These are not only very light but are also waterproof, with taped seams, waterproof material and a rolltop enclosure. They are also the most expensive of deuters mountaineering packs.Light fantasticThe Guide 34+6 uses a 210gsm recycled nylon ripstop, and this is both lightweight and durable. Its a far lighter grade of fabric than the Guide packs used in the past, which in hindsight were probably a tad over-engineered (and subsequently pretty heavy), but for todays fast-and-light mountain goer, the balance the pack strikes between weight and durability is pretty much spot on. The Guide 34+6 is no heavyweight to start off with, but the great thing is that you can strip off features that you dont need for specific outings, to save even more weight. So if you can do without the hipbelt fins because the packs not fully packed or you want them out of the way while climbing, then just whip them off. Dont need the extra storage the lid provides? Off it comes. You can even remove the backplate if you like, however unless carrying really light loads we wouldnt really recommend this as comfort/stability will be compromised,The Guide is streamlined yet offers plenty of storage optionsStorage optionsLike most alpine/climbing packs, the Guide 34+6 has a sleek profile that is not encumbered by external pockets that would potentially get in the way while shimmying up chimneys or attaching gear to the outside. So the main chamber and an external pocket on the lid is where most of your kit must go. But this pack has some clever tricks up its sleeve to maximise the storage options. The Guide comes with a stretchy helmet holder which attaches to the front of the pack via shock cord/toggles and frees up space in the main compartment. As well as the pocket on the lid, you also have a small, zipped pocket on the inside of the pack, and this is ideal for stowing keys and other valuables. On one side of the hipbelt you have a gear loop and on the other theres a small zipped pocket, ideal for snacks, gels, penknife etc. You even get a little stretchy sunglasses-holder on the chest straps, and its these numerous details that show how well thought-out the pack is. But the biggest secret weapons the Guide has with regard to storage is its extendable lid, and its direct-access zip to the main compartment. By extending the lid straps and over-filling the main compartment, you can get the full 40L capacity the Guide offers, and this will be especially useful when either winter mountaineeting or ski touring/mountaineering, when you will be carrying a fair amount of kit. And a killer feature on this type of pack is the U-shaped, dirct-access zip to the main compartment. This is invaluable when you need to access specific items of gear quickly, such as snow safety equipment (probe, shovel etc) in the unfortunate eventuality that youre caught in an avalanche.The well-padded lumbar pad and removable hipbeltBack systemThe Alpine backsystem found on the Guide has been developed over many years, and essentially consists of an ergonomically-shaped PE backplate with a sewn-in spring steel frame that gives stability and support even when filled to the maximum recommended weight of 12kg, plus strategically-positioned cushioning at the lumbar and upper-back areas, which provide both comfort and ventilation. The straps and hipbelt are also an important part of the carry system, and again deuter seem to have hit a sweet spot in terms of the amount of cushioning provided here without adding too much weight. As mentioned previously, the hipbelt can be removed if required, however given that the hipbelt should take the strain when carrying heavier loads, we would recommend that this is left in place during walk-ins. The backplate itself could conceivably be used to sit or lie on if sleeping/resting on a rocky ledge, however since it is rigid (unlike some others which are foam-based) then dont expect too much comfort! Overall the Guides backsystem provides about as much comfort, support and ventilation as you could expect from a lightweight alpine pack, and any upgrade to this would surely add too much weight.Left: technical tools can be attached securely Right: Front pocket is ideal for accessing your shovel and probeIn useWhat I like the most about this pack is its versatility. If youre into the more technical end of mountain activities, you could well be doing scrambling, alpine summer, Scottish winter, ski touring, via ferrata during the course of the year, and this pack due to its features and volume can really do it all. For climbing/scrambling you have a light and sleek pack that doesnt get in the way when moving on rock, and you can remove the lid and hipbelt fins after youve reached your route; plus you can use the side compression straps to reduce the pack size further once youve removed kit. For alpine or winter mountaineering you have the extra storage that the extendable lid provides, as well as the provision for carrying kit on the outside of the pack; ice axe attachments, helmet holder and a rope strap that enable you to carry a rope under the packs lid. And for ski touring/mountaineering the U-shaped direct-access zipper is a brilliant feature that enables you to get to essential kit quicker (e.g. shovel/probe), while skis can be carried in an A-frame configuration. Theres nothing to stop you using the Guide for day hikes either, of course; the pack doesnt have stretchy side drinks pockets, but it is hydration-system compatibe, so theres no need to go thirsty!In terms of quibbles, we didnt find much to fault the Guide 34+6 on. The packs hipbelt is an all or nothing situation, in that you can either have it on or not. Some alpine packs give you the option of just removing the padding and using a strap to keep the pack stable, however the Guide doesnt offer this. A strap on its own doesnt have any comfort or support benefits, however it does help prevent the pack moving around, so that could pethaps be seen as one small area where this pack could be improved.The author using a previous (heavier!) incarnation of the Guide while scrambling on TryfanVerdictThe Guide has come a long way; its always been a great pack, but has now been thoroughly modernised and updated to cater for the demands of the modern mountaineer. Todays technical mountain goer is likely to be participating in a range of activities throughout the year from rock climbing and scrambling, to mountaineering in the Alps in the summer and Scotland in winter, to a ski touring trip here, and a via ferrata route there and the Guide manages to cater for all of these activities, in a pack that is full of features yet is light and streamlined. The attention to detail is really impressive, and theres features that we havent even mentioned in this review, such as its SOS label and emergency whistle, or its internal wet compartment. We also havent talked about its sustainable credentials, which include the use of recycled fabrics, the absence of PFAS forever chemicals, and its certifications from Bluesign, ClimatePartner and Green Button.If youre in the market for an all-round technical backpack then you must check out the Guide range (and also the Guide Lite and Durascent models) as these really will fit the bill for many outdoorists who are involved in technical mountain activities.More info at: www.deuter.co.ukWeight: 1210gBackpack volume: 34 litresDimensions: 66 / 29 / 24 (L x W x D) cmRecommended load: 6-12 kgBack length: 44-54 cmFeaturesSOS labelDetachable hip finsFront opening with J-shaped zipperExternal compression straps at the sidesHip fin pocket with zipper closureGreen Button certifiedClimatePartner certified productErgonomic & padded shoulder strapsBluesign productWet compartment insideLid compartment outsideHydration compatible (up to 3L)Height-adjustable lidDetachable lidMade without PFASBody fabric recycledSki attachment at the sideAlpine back systemRope strapKey clipIce axe attachment on both sidesGlasses stow systemDetachable mesh helmet holderRemovable backplateSafety whistleSternum strap buckle with one-handed operationPull-Forward adjustmentErgonomic & padded hip finsVariFlex hip finsActiveFit shoulder strapsTop-loader with drawcord & lid closureBluesign certified body fabricStabilizer strapsHip fins with gear loop and ice clipper slotStockists of the deuter Guide 34+6 include:www.outside.co.ukwww.climbersshop.com

Welcome to our summer hot list a round-up of some of our favourite new products for the season, including everything from lightweight shells to packs and tents.Petzl SWIFT RLThe latest generation of the SWIFT RL looks radically different from previous versions, has more power and less weight, and has one or two surprises hidden under the bonnet.Check back soon to read our review.Deuter Guide 34+6The legendary Guide pack gets an update for 2026, and is now lighter than ever and with a revised feature set, making it ideal for all your technical mountain activities.Read our review HEREVango F10 Classic UL2The classic Vango A-frame tent has been re-imagined to mark the 60th anniversary of the Scottish brand and we took it to the isle of Arran to see how it compares to its illustrious forbears.Read our review HEREExped Ultra 6.5RUsing a combination of synthetic insulation and a reflective foil layer, the Ultra 6.5R manages to give you 4-season warmth in an incredibly light package.Check back soon to read our review!Rab Phantom Mountain JacketRabs latest lightweight waterproof shell featuring Pertex Diamond Fuse technology, is perfect for stashing in your pack ready for the inevitable showers the British summer brings!Check back soon to read our review!Gregory Baltoro 75LFor multi-day hikes and treks, a comfortable pack is essential, and with its breathable AirCushion mesh back panels, a customisable fit and FreeFloat rotating hipbelt, the Baltoro 75L is one of the best load carriers around.Check back soon to read our review.La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3Now in its third generation, the Ultra Raptor combines the comfort and agility of a trainer or running shoe with the technical features that make them suited to everything from trails to scrambles.Check back soon to read our review.Mountain Equipment RaintowerThe Raintower is a well-featured yet affordable mountain jacket that is light and packable ideal for stowing in a stash pocket for those unpredictable summer days in the hills.Check back soon to read our review.Rab Neutrino Down Sleeping Bag (-6)Offering exceptional warmth-to-weight performance, Rabs Neutrino sleeping bags are idea for trekkers, backpackers and alpinists who need a super-packable and light bag.Check back soon to read our review.Vango F10 Ultra 35With its tough fabric and strippable features, the Ultra 35 is a super-lightweight pack that is also fully-waterproof, thanks to its taped seams and rolltop enclosure.Check back soon to read our review.MSR Hubba Hubba LTThe best selling Hubba Hubba is available in two versions this year the HD (heavy duty) and the LT (lightweight). We test the 2-person version of this classic backpacking tent.Check back soon to read our review.La Sportiva Granite 32Hard-wearing yet lightweight, the Granite 32 is ideal for single-day missions in the mountains, whether thats cragging in the UK or ticking off alpine summits.Check back soon to read our review.Vango Arctix 400This 3-season bag is packed with features that maximise its warmth/weight performance, from Vangos Advanced Reflective Coating to Thermal Reverb which helps radiate your bodys heat.Check back soon to read our review.Rab Airox 22 NDFor hiking in warmer temperatures, the Airox 22 ND offers a ventilated back system and body-contouring suspended mesh to distribute weight, and its narrow dimensions make it ideal for women or those with smaller frames.Check back soon to read our review.Alpkit Alta RoccaAlpkit have just launched their first ever range of footwear, and the Alta Rocca is a technical mountain boot ideal for everything from scrambles in the UK to challenging treks overseas.Check back soon for our review.For more gear reviews and advice, head over to Trek & Mountains GEAR PAGES

What do the Navy SEALs, The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue, Bear Grylls and Lockheed Martins F-117 Nighthawk stealth jet fighter pilots all have in common? They all trust Luminox watches to tell them the time, no matter the visibility or situation.What makes Luminox watches special? Well the Luminox Light Technology (LLT) illumination system i.e., the tiny glass tubes that illuminate the dial and hands, ensure at-a-glance visibility of the time in fact, they provide a constant glow 24/7, for up to 25 years under any light conditions, with visibility depending on the individuals eye vision and the colour of the tubes. This is why we are calling this terrific feature Always Visible Glowing for up to 25 years. Always Visible, tough, powerful and accurate, Swiss-Made Luminox is the ultimate night vision gear for rugged outdoorsmen and other peak performers.Pacific Diver Chronograph 3140 SeriesLuminox continues to evolve its high-performance dive watch offering with the introduction of two new colourways to the Pacific Diver Chronograph 3140 Series. Coming in Forest Green and Graphite Grey, these colourways are inspired by the depth, texture, and quiet power of forests and mountainous landscapes. Expanding beyond its ocean-born origins, the Pacific Diver collection now embraces a broader spirit of exploration, where sea and land converge.Rooted in the brands heritage of designing watches for the most demanding environments, both models express a more nuanced interpretation of adventure. Forest Green channels the richness and density of wooded terrain, while Graphite Grey reflects the understated strength of stone and elevation. The result is a versatile, contemporary aesthetic designed to transition effortlessly from extreme environments to everyday wear.Luminox Light Technology (LLT)Central to these new models is the IP black stainless steel case, made popular by the Pacific Diver 3120 Black Steel Series. This highly durable construction enhances scratch resistance while delivering a stealth, tactical aesthetic that has become a favourite among Luminox enthusiasts. Engineered to perform, the Pacific Diver 3140 retains its professional-grade credentials, including the Swiss Made RONDA Z60 movement with chronograph functions, 200 meters of water resistance and a unidirectional rotating bezel, essential features for precision in demanding conditions.As with all Luminox timepieces, visibility remains paramount. Equipped with Luminox Light Technology (LLT), the watches ensure constant readability in any light condition for up to 25 years, an uncompromising standard trusted by elite forces and professional adventurers worldwide.Originally inspired by the vastness and mystery of the Pacific Ocean, the collection now extends its narrative to more versatile, multi-terrain function, an element deep rooted in the brands connection with the Navy SEALs. These watches offer purpose-built instruments shaped by nature and engineered for those who seek to explore it.For more info and to order your Luminox Pacific Diver Chronograph, click HERE

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