Scramble's G-38 Ultralight Solo Tarp Preface To understand how we arrived at the (hooped) bivvy + tarp setup, please read our companion post "Reasons To Go Modular". The G-38 is the upgraded version [...] Read more

Scramble's Machine 4L Belt Bag Preface A couple of things to note. Firstly, the item photographed in this review is a prototype, as such the finishing is a little rough and ready; the product images [...] Read more

Mountain Equipment's Echo Hooded Jacket Preface This review has been updated to include the results of the recent Winter Kit Test findings where the jacket was paired with the light Rab Momentum [...] Read more

Megmeister's Drynamo Long Sleeve Crew Preface As always, we're looking at the Megmeister Drynamo Crew from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Note (October 2024): The [...] Read more

Kit Tests, Products and Plans Quite a bit's been going on at Scramble but mostly behind the scenes. A brief update is in order. Kit Tests Unfortunately we had to abandon our 2019 Winter Kit Test due [...] Read more

Scramble's Floating Pocket (Ultralight Map Bag) Preface At Scramble we've been long time users of Granite Gear's excellent Air Pocket primarily as a free-floating map pocket worn around the neck (see [...] Read more

Scramble's Tower 11L Pack Extender The Tower is a full-zip, detachable, large capacity side pod / side pocket / side pouch designed to hold all the gear the long distance trekker may need to quickly [...] Read more

Scramble's Tower 11L Full Zip Pack Extender Preface To understand why we made the Towers read our post "The Problem with Pouches, Pockets and Dry Bags". In addition we've outlined the reasoning [...] Read more

Accentuate The Positives, Eliminate The Negatives Preface We were a little downbeat and negative in Part 1, so in Part 2 we'll try and provide a little positivity and hope, as we investigate a [...] Read more

The Problem with Pouches, Pockets and Dry Bags Preface So, you really like your pack but you want to carry extra stuff? Easy ... go out and buy a new, larger pack - the outdoor industry can't wait to [...] Read more