Kathmandu X We Are Explorers - Gear Up for Winter

Article by Anna Wall, 30/5/23

The We Are Explorers crew recently tackled a Blue Mountains hike on the coldest May day in 23 years just to test out Kathmandu’s latest winter gear.”

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We Are Explorers: Gear Review - BioLite Headlamp 750

Words by Tim Ashelford, 20/04/21

I feel weird writing the word ‘headlamp’. In Australia we call it a head torch because that’s what it is, ‘lamp’ makes me think of strapping a huge bedside table ornament to my dome.”

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We Are Explorers: Gear Review - TNF VECTIV Trail Runners

Words by Tim Ashelford, 18/05/21

The grip is probably the most overlooked part of the Flight VECTIV. It’s not showy and it’s made from pretty straightforward 3.5mm triangular-ish lugs. But it’s good reliable traction that does exactly what it says on the tin.”

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We Are Explorers: Gear Review - Salomon Sense Ride 3

Words by Tim Ashelford, 11/05/2020

“I recently found out that French-founded (Adidas-owned) trail brand Salomon is getting a little bit trendy and honestly, it’s hard work figuring out where streetwear ends and tech gear begins nowadays.”

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We Are Explorers: Gear Review - Arc’teryx Norvan LD 2 Trail Runner

Words by Tim Ashelford, 7/10/2020

“A pair of Arc’teryx Norvan LD 2’s slid into my DMs just as lockdown began, and I’m glad that they did. Lockdown gave me a chance to get out for cheeky trail runs on the regular, but I needed a shoe that could cope with a bit of road, a bit of mud and the faster pace I generally bring to my shorter runs. Would these be the ones?”

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