Trail Magazine - 'Stuff of Legend'

I've just been out and grabbed the April issue of Trail Magazine which this month includes their annual 'Gear Guide'. In the Guide along side ME product information and past reviews you'll also find a great feature written by acting Editor Simon Ingram about iconic gear that led to a lot of what we use today such as the Whillians Box Tent, Chouinard Zero Ice axe, Javlin fleece and amongst these are two Mountain Equipment classic's

Mountain Equipment Down Suit

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First developed by founder of ME Pete Hutchinson and mountaineering legend Don Whillans for the 1970 Annapurna expedition. The Suit pictured above belongs to Doug Scott and he used it many expeditions during the 1970's.

Mountain Equipment Cascade Jacket and Pant

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First launched back in 1977 this was our first ever Gore-Tex product and lead on to many of the award winning classics of today such as the Kongur. This set was still being used by friend of the brand Brian Davison up to last summer.

Make sure you go and grab a copy of Trail now.

This winter also sees us celebrate our 50th year as a brand and we have a host of exciting projects coming up over the next few months.... so watch this space!