We all need water to stay alive. Not just any water - it must be free from pathogens, poisons and ideally be palettable too. Sadly even the cleanest looking streams dont always promise all three of these and to make a mistake can range from unpleasant to fatal. There are a wide range of water treatment systems available on the market with costs and performance varying almost as widely, so which one to choose ?   more »

Alkaline or nickel cadmium batteries should NOT be used in the Classic model as they do not have sufficient electrical output.   more »

A superb demonstration of the almost superhuman strength of the Gusset seam and fabric of the Montane Terra Pants   more »