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The Fusion 2 back system is comfortable and well ventilated.

The Berghaus Arete Tour 40 Extrem rucksack is a high end pack suitable for climbing, scrambling, mountaineering, ski mountaineering and ski touring. It is made from durable fabric, has a solid construction and is packed with features.

It has a Fusion 2 back system, which comprises of non-absorbent thermo-moulded back panels with a large air gap in the middle. It is surprisingly comfortable and the air gap provides ventilation, helping to stop you getting too hot and sweaty.

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…this is the line Berghaus introduce you to before watching their latest ad(renaline) of Leo Houlding and Anniken Binz doing the base jump of all base jumps, as seen on cinema screens now!

We’ve made quite a bit of fuss of the Berghaus ad already but if you’ve missed it already, make sure you check it out!

Berghaus: Leo Houlding and Anniken Binz Spectacular Base Jump

The location for the new Berghaus commercial was the infamous Kjerag, a 1100m mountain in the Lysefjorden in Norway.  It’s Northern face has a drop of almost 1km.

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Berghaus Short Sleeve Tech T came 1st in Country Walking magazine’s test of baselayers / active outdoor t-shirts.

Baselayers and Thermalwear

Your baselayer is one of the most underestimated items of gear.  You should read more about  the importance of baselayers, but the generally you need to make sure they are part of your gear list, in addition to a thermal / fleece mid-layer or insulated layer and a shell / waterproofs.

Berghaus Tech-T Baselayer Product Specification

Argentium is an engineered polyester fabric exclusive to Berghaus.  Argentium offers permanent moisture management and wicking properties through the use of a denier gradient knit structure and channeled yarns.

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We mentioned 2 weeks ago about Berghaus’ expansion plans into China, but just last week it also announced it’s plans to establish a sparkling new flagship store in London too.  The Berghaus outdoor gear brand is really on a global drive…

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Many outdoor people agree that a softshell jacket is one of the most versatile items of outdoor clothing you can buy.  Casual, serious or intermittent outdoor sports enthusiast or even a dog walker, you’ll truly enjoy the advantages of such a flexible item of clothing, of which the Twister is quite a bargain (RRP £80).

Twister Softshell by Berghaus

Trail Magazine, one of the leading outdoor magazines independently highlights the qualities of the Berghaus Twister softshell jacket as quoted on the Berghaus website:

“The Twister provides the basic requirements of a soft shell jacket at a great price, and that is why it wins the ‘Best Value’ award.

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With ongoing international economic trials and tribulations, areas of the outdoor industry are still booming. People just love the outdoors!

Berghaus in China

Berghaus, for one, announced the opening of 200 or more stores across China making a giant leap into the Chinese outdoor industry.

The FT.com states:

The company has identified Asia as a key territory in becoming one of the world’s top five outdoor brands. Over the next five years it plans to open a total of 400 stores across the continent.

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