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Burberry, Cashmere, and Silk: Climbing Everest in Vintage Style
Conrad Anker at Everest Base Camp.Did George Mallory and Sandy Irvine summit Everest in 1924, before disappearing on the mountain? Forensic tests on Mallory's clothing have shown that the climbers were adequately outfitted for high altitude conditions and could have summited in the clothes they were wearing, although the garments probably would have been insufficient for surviving a bivouac.
This month climbers Conrad Anker and Leo Houlding are climbing Everest, each outfitted with replica 1924 high altitude clothing that they plan to test at various points during their ascent. Anker and Houlding's outfits include cotton long johns, silk shirts, a Burberry top suit, and rabbit fur-lined leather motorcycling helmets. Read more about this trip back in time »
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Steve179 goes solo in the Kelty Grand Mesa 2 three-season tent.
Skyhook shares the lowdown on the 2007 Arc'Teryx Bora 80 internal frame backpack. Mark14 converts to the Coleman Xtreme Powermax Stove.
Adam Chilton stretches out in the Marmot Twilight 2P three-season tent. Greg Austin's quest for the Holy Grail uncovers the Osprey Exposure 66 internal frame backpack. |
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IcySmooth52 gives us a first look at the new Black Diamond Demon daypack. Tipi Walter compares the Mystery Ranch G6000 internal frame backpack with its ancestor, the Dana Design Terraplane. Arnold Markowitz reports on 10 years with his Eureka! Apex 2XT three-season tent. Trackend pits the GoLite Hex 3 Shelter against full Scottish conditions. |
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