Louis Fleming

Is well made, light and useful. A tad on the small side and perhaps the mug is a better size. Cant beat how it collapses.

This pack is well made and light. It packs into itself in the pocket in the top of the bag. Not sure how useful it would ultimately be as a stuff sack. Has reinforced areas for carrying heavy items, and it has padding that can be taken out. Definately a better choice than a light silk day bag. Have a look at the other Kompressor backpack models as the Plus and Ultra models are larger and offer useful little extras such as mesh pouches for water bottles and other items, which this model doesnt offer.

I bought the Steripen Emergency which is the red basic version. Bought for Everest basecamp. It takes 4 AA batteries which makes it rather weighty. Also remember when you start to not submerge the two metal bits near the base until the light flashes.

These are cool trousers that are light and durable and have a belt attached. They can become shorts as the name suggests. They pack very small and fit into a stuff sack.

These were too big for me so i gave them to my Dad. He went to New Zealand with these and went to Mt Cook in them. They performed well and have some movement which made them comfortable. They are also able to become 3 quarter length trousers which is cool. Has a built in belt and charcoal colour is almost black in reality.

This sleeping bag is great value for what it offers and costs. Down 550 fill and is not too heavy and has ties for stopping movement. Packs small if used in a stuff sack such as the Stoic large stuff sack. I am rather stocky and the regular was quite a snug fit. Will be taken to Everest basecamp trek so will tested.

This jumper was too large, but was well made and had some little unique designs. Was bought for going out.

Is a light down jacket that packs into its own pocket. Is well made and feels durable. Is going to Nepal winter so will be tested.

I love this bra its light and comfortable. I have 2 for treking since they are light and packable. Nice design gives it that little bit more. Freedommm!

These are comfortable and light and airy. They dry well and are easy to pack and appear hygienic. I have 3 sets for treking in winter.

Got medium and it was a bit large. Fits more like a sweater than a thermal top. Was bought to accompany Patagonia Capilene 3 midweight bottom. Will use this top as a midlayer due to size.

Was bought to accompany the Patagonia Capilene 3 midweight crew top for thermals for Everest basecamp trek in winter. Fits well and is comfortable.

Bought as a baselayer/thermal layer for winter in Everest basecamp. Is comfortable and good quality.

This blue hooded jacket is nice and soft and light. I bought with the intention of using it as a mid layer since I will be going to Everest basecamp in winter season. Very light but may not be the warmest. Will update

Nice heavy duty bra for sports or gym. I did intend to buy it for treking but it was a bit thick and heavy duty for this.

This sock is comfortable and well made. Has nice tight stitching and has a classic wicking design. My girl friend and I found that our Smartwool socks started to wear on the tops of the toes and around the ankle. We will be taking them to Everest basecamp so we will see how they hold up. Another plus is that they are thick and true medium weight.

This t-shirt was cool but a little large for me. Nice material which is soft and comfortable. Shirt design is unique and cool. Rating thumbs up all round :)

Got these in large and they were big as im between 32-34. They are durable but still comfortable. These pants are well made and are a good choice for a more durable and warmer pant than a nylon pant. Bought for Everest basecamp trek in winter. They also have good sized pockets and a buttoned one. Warning: Patagonia no longer ships internationally for BC found this out when i returned this pant.

Bought these to go with the Helly Hansen Dry Stripe Crew Top to form my thermal set for winter in Everest Basecamp region. Bottoms are nice and comfortable and appear strong. Nice and spacey for tall guys too.

I bought 2 of these in large and 1 in medium. The large were big enough to take a Kelty Cosmic Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down bag. The medium took 6 pairs of mountain socks, 8 t-shirts, 2 pants, 8 underware, and 2 thermal sets (top and bottom). They compress good however they either leak slightly or i havent done the top properly. I was able to carry twice as much kit in my pack because of these sacks.

This sock is super soft and comfortable. It is tightly stitched and feels nice on the feet. It did wear a little after a few walks. This sock is a tad thin for a medium sock similar in thickness to the Bridgedale X-Hale Trailblaze Sock. This sock is thiner than other medium weight socks like the smartwool medium sock etc.

This sock is merino wool and is tough. It feels well put together and has rub resistant material in key places similar to the Bridgedale X-Hale Trailblaze Sock, the only difference is that this sock is thicker. I think these socks are good all round socks taking the best bits from all the best socks we all love. It is soft and closely sticked like a Smartwool medium sock, it has rub resistant areas like the Bridgedale X-Hale Trailblaze Sock.

This sock is designed well with key rub points around the sock fitted with extra padding. The bottom of the sock has padding for the ball of the foot and the heel, as well as for the side of the foot. I like the design, however the sock is rather thin for a medium level sock. Its more like a sports sock. Perhaps its best for hot climates? I would have like to have had this design on a thicker sock such as Smartwool medium sock thickness.

Besides feeling like I was part of a 1980s anti terrorist team with the name 'Marmot' on my head the balaclava is good. Nice light material and will be used on Everest basecamp trek.

I grasped this luminous chalice with both hands and raised it to my lips and let the liquid flow. This bottle is light and hard wearing. Could use a clip or strap to hold or tie down.

Stacked four of these into a bag and were cool for organising clothes. Expandable and light.

Nice and cheap and functional. Wear it under multiple layers.

Useful bit of kit that is light enough that you can stick in pack and forget until its needed. In a sealed bag makes it more durable as well.

Nice material and extra light and airy. Has been tested in the humid environment of Australia. Will soon be tested for Everest basecamp.

I got the purple one as i believe that mountain kit can be colourful. Yellow bits make it standout and cool. It is also very light. Everest basecamp trek will determine warmth and durability.

Used in the humid summer of Australia. Super light and airy. Only downside was when washed they frayed a little. Both pairs have done this and is similar to the photos shown by other reviewers. Otherwise nice and comfortable.

These socks are super soft compared to our Bridgedale and Lorpen socks. The stitching is nice and tight and it looks well made. Little signs of wearing along the top of the toes and heal, so will see the durablity of these socks in time, especially after Everest basecamp.

All good, got a little rubbing on the heel, but was a humid Australian day with sweat dripping off me. Obviously these socks are designed for cold not 30 degree humid days. Wanted to test before Everest trek.

Extra hot and humid day in Australia so was an interesting test of the summits wicking properties in which it did well. (In training for Everest in which it will be used). However, the stitching across the toes was rough and rubbed my little toe enough for it to blister. So interestingly no rubbing caused by sweat just the stitching instead. Mankind (And Womenkind)should invent socks without stitching above the toes...

Bought for Everest trek, used in training in Australia. The sock had tight loose thread across the top of ankle. This meant that it had to be cut off to prevent further rubbing and when i put the sock on, my toes would get caught in the loose hanging threads. Otherwise seems Ok.

These worked very well in Australia's humid summer weather. Great buy!