The origin of 1:40,000 maps.
Ever wondered where the Harvey Maps 1:40,000 map scale came from and why? This story is by Mike Parsons, formerly owner of Karrimor, who...
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About Us
OUTDOOR GEAR COACH is unique in being entirely free of advertising or industry marketing influences. All our information is the combined view of our team, who collectively have the broadest technical know-how and experiences over 7 continents and all 14 x 8,000m summits. We don't sell garments or publish product test reviews (one of our team is the most experienced product tester in the UK) nor recommend specific brand named garments.Our passion is simply to gear up your knowledge to ensure you are revelling in the rain, beaming on the ice and riding skillfully through all four seasons.
Our Book
Keeping Dry & Staying Warm, how to stay dry, warm or cool in the outdoors.
Available in digital or paper formats from Amazon
There’s a lot of knowledge and insight in this book.
Do we need it all? Absolutely! As my one-time boss Gordon Davison, Berghaus co-founder, told me, “If you think you know it all, you’re an idiot.” He never stopped learning and neither will I.
John Traynor, editor of Outdoor I, outdoor trade subscribe news and former Berghaus employee.
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