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In the Kit Bag: Montec
Montec launched in 2016 with a focus on technical ski and snowboard outerwear at an accessible price. An honest look at the brand, the specs and who it suits.
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Ski Goggles for Flat Light: The Week-Changer
Flat light is the condition most UK skiers are not ready for. What lens category to pick, when to switch, and why the right goggles save a grey day.
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In the Kit Bag: Helly Hansen
Helly Hansen, founded in Moss, Norway in 1877, is one of outdoor clothing's original names. An honest look at the brand, its heritage and what they make today.
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In the Kit Bag: 686
686, founded 1992 in a USC classroom by Michael Akira West, makes technical outerwear blending LA skate culture and the mountain. An honest brand look.
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In the Kit Bag: Picture Organic
Picture Organic, founded in 2008 in Clermont-Ferrand, is a B Corp with genuine sustainability credentials. An honest look at the brand and its ski kit.
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In the Kit Bag: Volcom
Volcom, founded in 1991 by Richard Woolcott and Tucker Hall, applies surf, skate and snowboard culture to ski and snowboard outerwear. An honest look.
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In the Kit Bag: Burton
Burton Snowboards, founded by Jake Burton Carpenter in 1977, is one of snowboarding's original names. An honest look at the brand and its products.
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In the Kit Bag: Dope Snow
Dope Snow, founded in 2008, makes modern ski and snowboard outerwear with bold colours and solid 15K technical specs. An honest brand feature.
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One Jacket for Skiing and the Pennines
Can a single jacket cover Yorkshire winter walking and a week on the Alps? The honest answer, and what to prioritise if you want one jacket to do both jobs.
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A Full Ski Kit for £500: Where to Spend and Save
How to build a complete ski kit for £500. What to prioritise, where to save, and a realistic breakdown for first-timers and returning skiers.
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The Snozone Test: Try Kit Before You Buy
Snozone Yorkshire sessions are a genuinely useful way to test ski gear before a bigger purchase. What goggles, gloves and boots reveal on indoor snow.
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How to Look After Your Ski Gear Between Seasons
A practical guide to washing, reproofing, storing and repairing ski jackets and pants so your kit is ready for the next season.
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The Ski Jacket Fit Guide: Getting the Size Right
How a ski jacket should actually fit. Shoulders, sleeves, torso, layering room and the other checks people skip. An honest sizing guide.
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Insulated vs Shell Ski Jackets: Which Style Suits You
The difference between an insulated ski jacket and a shell jacket, and how to decide which is right for your skiing, your climate tolerance and your trip.