PMCI - February 2017

The 1.3mm/1.5mm Microfibre Upper really keeps the
weight of the boots down without compromising overall
durability; they are of slip lasted construction with an very
stable injected LOWA NXT sole, which has an outdoororiented
tread profile and a non-slip design. Support
around the foot and the ankle is first rate, with an upper
height inside/outside of 115/145mm.
No matter what the weather, GORE-TEX footwear
keeps your feet dry and comfortable, providing optimum
climate comfort. All GORE-TEX footwear combines durable
waterproofness with optimised breathability and carries
their GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY promise. Boots
engineered with GORE-TEX Extended Comfort product
technology are designed for indoor and outdoor use in
moderate and warmer conditions or during higher activity
levels.
They are durably waterproof combined with optimised
breathability, offering enduring weather protection. Water
stays on the outside while perspiration can easily escape
from the inside. Thanks to their non-insulated construction,
they are the ideal solution for users who value outstanding
climate comfort and heat release. Of course combining
your footwear with different weights of socks will extend
this range further.
Weighing in at just 900 g/pair LOWA really have added
a superior lightweight, yet supportive and durable boot
model to their Task Force Collection. Available in UK sizes
6.5 -13 including 1/2 sizes the Innox boots really can be
fitted to perfection, and initial testing has proved them to
be extremely comfortable right out of the box; if, like us
you’re a full on LOWA fan then rest assured you’re going
to love this new model!
PETZL TACTIKKA
+RGB
Over the years I’ve owned
many head torches and they
are an invaluable tool; being
able to go “hands free” whilst
maintaining a stable light
source means that you can go
about your tasks after dark just as easily as in daylight.
Whilst there are many brands available on the market
I’ve personally always gone to one manufacturer, and
that is Petzl.
Petzl’s roots lie in the desire of its founders to serve
one passion, and that is purely and simply exploration.
Since its beginnings in caving, the company’s mission has
remained constant; to offer practical solutions that allow
people to progress. Today that pioneering spirit and passion
for exploration have not changed. More than forty years
after their founding, Petzl continues to invent products
and provide solutions that allow both recreational and
professional users to access some of the most inaccessible
places, both day and night.
The TACTIKKA +RGB is a compact head torch ideal
for both recreational and professional users, offering a
choice of white or red/green/blue lighting to preserve
night vision. It’s designed for activities where stealth is a
key factor. The TACTIKKA +RGB head torch offers versatile
lighting; proximity or focused lighting for movement,
BOOST mode for temporary access to maximum brightness
(160 lumens) and three lighting modes (red, green or
blue). It also features CONSTANT LIGHTING technology to
ensure constant brightness over time, and a mixed beam
(wide, focused or red).
At only 88g with the batteries fitted, and with a
comfortable, broad headband, the TACTIKKA +RGB can be
worn for extended periods of time; the headband also
offers sufficient adjustment for it to be worn with most
helmets. The torch itself can be angled downwards to
bring the beam into exactly the position you need it to be,
and angling downwards gives easy access to the battery
compartment. The broad, well-sized function control
button, which allows you to easily cycle between lighting
modes, is big enough to use even with gloves on.
Whilst the TACTIKKA +RGB is not the smallest head torch
on the market it’s easily stowable, and durable enough to
put up with some serious abuse. I’ve been using the latest
version for over six months now, and even with regular
use I’m still using the original batteries that came as part
of the deal, so the run time is obviously exemplary. The
TACTIKKA +RGB comes in camo, desert tan, and
black.
After using Petzl head torches for many years
I have great confidence in what the brand builds,
and thus far the TACTIKKA +RGB has proved that
they continue to drive the technology forward.
GEAR ON TEST
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