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Salomon Fastpacker Mid GTX Boot

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Simplify your kit, minimise weight and I guarantee that you’ll enjoy your hiking even more.

Salomons Fastpacker Mid GTX have been designed with this approach in mind. A mid cut boot built around a trail running platform.  They weigh in at a mere 36 ounces per pair allowing you to go further and faster

Cicerone guidebooks new for old scheme

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Outdoor publishers Cicerone are offering users of their guidebooks the chance to part-exchange their old guidebooks for a brand new edition as part of a unique new scheme.

The ‘new guides for old’ scheme means customers can get hold of the latest editions of their Cicerone guides at a fantastic 50% discount, simply by trading in their previous editions.

Teko Merino Summit Socks

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Raptuous applause should be given each time the ‘Teko’ brand name is mentioned.  Whilst some kit manufacturers are ticking the boxes to make their products more eco-friendly, Teko [cue: applause] is a company absolutely dedicated to the cause. The packaging (100% recycled and printed with soy-based inks) boasts ‘ we not only make the best socks on the planet, we make the best socks for the planet. Its a big statement but Teko have got a point.