Rab's Sonic Range (SS, LS, Ultra) This review has been updated to include a section on the long sleeved Sonic Ultra. If you've already read the review and/or want to jump to the update click here. [...] Read more
Special Mention: Ultralight Synthetic Insulated Jacket (Updated)
Haglofs L.I.M Barrier Jacket (Primaloft Aerogel Version) This product has been discontinued by Haglofs. Please see our review of OMM's Rotor Smock, which is slightly superior to the LIM Barrier and [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (Under 350g) Softshell Jacket
Rab's Borealis Tour Softshell (& Borealis Range) Preface [ 2025 Update ] : Currently the Borealis range consists of : Borealis Hooded Jacket (which we recommend): full-zip, 2 hand pockets, no [...] Read more
Notes On Flame & Fuel
A Repository For Miscellanea Around Stoves, Fire & Fuel Preface We were going to do individual mini-reviews for a number of the items that will appear in this post, but rather than eulogise a [...] Read more
Scramble News (October 2023 & November Update)
Manufacturing Update: Towers, Belt Bags & More In this post we're going to provide a manufacturing update along with scheduled product release dates and SYSTEM store news. We've been quite busy [...] Read more
Best Standard Baseplate Compass
Suunto's A-30 Metric Baseplate Compass Preface As always, we're looking at the Suunto A-30 compasses from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test item: A-30 NH Metric [...] Read more
Best Cold Weather Baselayer
Brynje's Super Thermo Baselayer with Shoulder Inlays Preface As always, we're looking at the Brynje Super Thermo mesh baselayer from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. [...] Read more
Manufacturing Note: Scramble G-Series Tarps 2023
Scramble's G-Series Tarps: A Bad Batch We have some interesting reviews coming shortly, but before we get to them we just needed to address an issue (now resolved) that fortunately affected only a [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (~100g) Trekking Towel
Lightwave's RAP-VAP Towel Preface As always, we're looking at the Lightwave RAP-VAP from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", Waist 33", Height: [...] Read more
Scramble News (December 2022)
2021 Kit Test, Upcoming Kit Tests, Scrambler Tripod Firstly, a very happy Christmas and a highly sociable and adventurous new year from all at Scramble. In this post we're going to preview the [...] Read more
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