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TIKKA 2 - the Power of Light - Win your weight in Petzl gear!

Ian — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:10:00 GMT

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See the new Petzl range at roughgear.co.uk

Stay 24% more hydrated with the Camelbak Better Bottle

Ian — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:40:00 GMT

Water Bottle Study Conducted at Pepperdine University

Who knew that a bottle could change the way you see things?

Camelbak always knew there bottle was better (hence the name), but they wanted proof. So they recently commissioned a study with Dr. Holden MacRae at Pepperdine University to see whether people actually drink more water from certain bottles.

The results are in: People drank 24% more water with a CamelBak® reusable water bottle than with other reusable and disposable bottles. Participants preferred the CamelBak Better Bottle™ over the others because it was easier to use, more convenient and more fun to drink from. Participants also appreciated thoughtful design considerations like the lid (no need to remove it to drink), and the spill-proof, no-tip Bite Valve™ drink interface.

“Drinking water is one of the greatest gifts you can give your body – it’s essential for everything from heart health and fat metabolism to complex brain functions,” said Dr. MacRae. “The results of this study were quite surprising in that a simple difference in design enabled people to do something good for their bodies without any extra effort.”

The Better Bottle™ -- make the switch.

Available from Rough Gear. Click here to buy.

More Information

The CamelBak® drink study at Pepperdine University involved four water bottles: Study participants used each of the following four bottles for a two-week period: a reusable screw-cap plastic bottle, reusable screw-cap metal bottle, disposable screw-cap PET bottle and a CamelBak® Better Bottle™ with the Big Bite™ Valve mouthpiece.

With the CamelBak Better Bottle, participants drank 24 percent more water than with the disposable bottle, 18 percent more water than with the reusable metal bottle and 15 percent more than with the reusable plastic bottle. Participants used each bottle for a two-week period.

Icebreaker Winter 2009/2010 Range Now In Stock at roughgear.co.uk

Ian — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:43:00 GMT

The new winter 2009 / 2010 range from Icebreaker has just arrived at roughgear.co.uk. Icebreaker are the world leaders in comfortable, functional, natural merino baselayers.

Icebreaker garments can be worn solo or layered with other Icebreaker pure merino pieces to create a fine, breathable system that moves effortlessly between the mountains and the city, or wherever your travels lead you.

Highlights From The New Range

For the full range, click here

The Orginal Zip Is Back

Cover yourself in a classic. This is from the original 1995 Icebreaker collection and is as popular as ever. Incredibly versatile, this top is shaped specifically for guys who are going places. click here for more.

Icebreaker Women's Olympia Zip

This attention-grabbing top features a versatile three-way zip collar (up, down, or up and rolled or folded over), as well as speedy-looking sleeve and side seam stripes. Fits close to the body, and follows your every movement.

Long Sleeve Atlas Zip

The Long Sleeve Atlas Half Zip fits close to the body, and has flatlock stitching to reduce chafing. So soft you won't know you're wearing it, yet with all the design features you need to perform at your best.

Women's Boy Short

Silky soft underwear for any time of year, also useful as ultra-effective sportswear for high energy activities. These will keep you dry and comfortable in warmer temperatures, and feature a soft elastic waistband and a longer gusset for added comfort.

NEW OMM Kamleika II Range Now Available

Ian — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:54:00 GMT

NEW OMM Kamleika II Range Now Available

The Gelanots™ fabric used in the new OMM range is fully waterproof, soft, stretchy, silent and highly breathable. The jacket and smock both feature roll-away hoods with adjustable face draw cord. The jacket has 2 chest pockets and the smock has 1 napoleon pocket both with laminated, water resistant zips. The pants feature half length side zips so putting them on over shoes or boots is a breeze. The pants also feature adjustable waist and ankle cuffs and a zippered front pocket. All have refective detailing for safety.

For more information about this new range and how to buy, click on the links below

OMM Kamleika II Jacket
Weight: 334g, RRP: £130

OMM Kamleika II Smock
Weight: 280g, RRP: £110

OMM Kamleika II Pants
Weight: 220g, RRP: £95

Now in Stock ready for dispatch. Order now to avoid disapointment!

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Ian — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:32:00 GMT

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