http://www.alpkit.com/news/ Latest news headlines en alpkit@alpkit.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-15T11:55:20+00:00 http://www.alpkit.com/pipedream http://www.alpkit.com/pipedream#When:11:55:20Z Our range of PipeDream lightweight goosedown sleeping bags are now available for purchase online. PipeDream 400 - £150 PipeDream 600 - £170 PipeDream 800 - £190 Products, 2012-02-15T11:55:20+00:00 http://www.alpkit.com/news/our-first-batch-of-uk-made-boulder-mats http://www.alpkit.com/news/our-first-batch-of-uk-made-boulder-mats#When:14:48:26Z We have a small quantity of rough cut Mujo and Waffa bouldering mats available now. These are the first bouldering mats made by the guys training in our workshop, and as such have a few minor flaws and discrepancies which we wouldn’t expect on a pad made post training. The carry system on the Mujo is the same versatile strap we used on the Phud and Woomf. The flaws are minor and won’t effect the use or the performance of the pad in anyway. They are good, honest and trustworthy pads. The only corners we have cut on Mujo and Waffa are the ones on the pads themselves. The rounded corners make the pads more difficult to make but they reduce wear points which is good long term. Made right here in our own workshop we are in total control of every element, from the fabric to the seams to the thread holding it together. The shell is a burly 1000D Cordura, not some far eastern copy spelt slightly differently, this is the real deal. By buying this pad you are funding a bunch of climbers to go and do what they love to do.. climb. Based on some in-depth research by Pete, as well as listening to what our customers have to say, and reinforced by our own climbers feedback we have changed the proportions and densities of the foam inside our pads. We have increased the thickness of the closed cell top sheet and reduced it’s density whilst reducing the thickness of the open cell foam and increasing its density. This gives a sweeter, softer feeling landing surface that is perfectly capable of handling the landings but reduces the hard jarring effect. This close density match of the top and bottom layers also combines to increase the long term durability of the foam and reduces the fade noticed after heavy long term use. The foam we purchase is from the same suppliers as we have always done and it is as good as it gets, we have never used cheap packaging foam. Products, 2012-02-10T14:48:26+00:00 http://www.alpkit.com/news/boulder-mat-testing-team http://www.alpkit.com/news/boulder-mat-testing-team#When:11:39:44Z Meet the team; Dan, Shauna, James, Billy, Gracie, Luke, Ben and Ashleigh who have all been involved in testing our new pads for us over the past few months. Having production facilities in the UK we will be able to incorporate changes incrementally meaning our product can evolve quickly. Products, 2012-02-08T11:39:44+00:00 http://www.alpkit.com/news/filo-down-jacket-selling-fast http://www.alpkit.com/news/filo-down-jacket-selling-fast#When:18:01:05Z Lots of people have been putting their Filo goose down jackets to good use this week Some colour / size combos have now gone out of stock in mens, so if you, or a friend needs one before next winter get in now. You can find our mens down jackets and womens down jackets in our shop now. Products, 2012-02-07T18:01:05+00:00 http://www.alpkit.com/news/january-stock-updates http://www.alpkit.com/news/january-stock-updates#When:10:05:55Z We had a few items come in during January the you may of missed, so here is a quick summary. Our lightweight best selling, best value, best in test Rig 7 tarp is back in 3 juicy colours and kelp. What are you going to carry your Rig in.. how about one of our multi-use drybag rucksacks: Gourdon 20, Gourdon 25 or Gourdon 30. Still on time are our popular Gamma headtorch in March and of course we are currently taking pre-orders for our PipeDream sleeping bag delivery in February. Keep up to date with other stock updates. Products, 2012-01-31T10:05:55+00:00 http://www.alpkit.com/news/andy-smith-monster-mugs-trail-product-of-the-month http://www.alpkit.com/news/andy-smith-monster-mugs-trail-product-of-the-month#When:13:59:17Z Trail magazine has a keen eye for cool stuff, so we were chuffed to see our Monster Mugs appear as product of the month! There are four in the set which feature explorers and mythical creatures in far away lands. Credit has to go to Andy Smith for the great illustrations, check out his work on Andy Smith Illustration. Monster Mugs are available now in our shop, so go on treat yourself. 2012-01-24T13:59:17+00:00 http://www.alpkit.com/news/pre-order-your-new-pipedream-sleeping-bag http://www.alpkit.com/news/pre-order-your-new-pipedream-sleeping-bag#When:17:07:03Z This years PipeDream sleeping bags are on the way and we are now taking pre-orders. To reserve your bag just visit the shop and order your bag now. We will have PipeDream 400, PipeDream 600 and the PipeDream 800 which has just been awarded Best Lightweight down sleeping bag in Trail magazine. Products, 2012-01-23T17:07:03+00:00 http://www.alpkit.com/down-clothing http://www.alpkit.com/down-clothing#When:16:37:31Z Our January delivery of goose down jackets has arrived which means we are now back in stock of all colours and sizes. Filo is £95 and available in both mens and womens styles. Products, 2012-01-06T16:37:31+00:00 http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16721&category_id=253 http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16721&category_id=253#When:17:07:08Z Great news for fans of fat mat camping. The Dozer ‘Chimera’ is a limited edition Dozer with a NEW upper and base fabric and all the fantastic oversized proportions you expect from a regular Dozer. Products, 2011-12-21T17:07:08+00:00 http://www.alpkit.com/news/ak-megaslide-2000-prize-draw-results http://www.alpkit.com/news/ak-megaslide-2000-prize-draw-results#When:21:54:11Z And so the Alpkit 2011 Christmas competition has finally drawn to a close. It may have felt like it would never end, but fortunately there are only 12 days of Christmas. Along the way 12 people have picked up some small prizes, some people hadn’t won anything since they were like 12, others had boyfriends or girlfriends who were more excited than they were, but as special as all these were there is only one main prize.. the exclusive AK MegaSlide 2000. We had well over 2000 entries, with a handful of devotees who managed to get all 12 answers correct.. well done if you are one of them. Ben stepped up to make the final draw, all of the correct entries were randomised in a spreadsheet, and 4 numbers were taken from the stockings. The resulting number was matched up with a row in the spreadsheet and out popped… Matt Morton!! http://youtu.be/4Bq6VQAN7M0 Good job Matt, fingers crossed you get snow this Christmas. Finally a big thanks to everyone who played from the whole team here at Alpkit. We hope you have a very merry Christmas. Affairs, 2011-12-19T21:54:11+00:00