Bigger, better and lighter for Winter 2010

Press Release / 08.01.2010

Terra Nova Equipment, manufacturer of ‘Best In Class’ backpacking and mountaineering equipment are launching their new Autumn Winter 2010 collection. This is their biggest and best ever offer, with a range of new and updated extremities products along with new ultra light Terra Nova product and the launch of the Grifone clothing brand in the UK.

For winter 2010 and beyond Terra Nova Equipment are partnering with Grifone, a leading Spanish technical brand, to launch a new clothing line into the UK. There will be a range of products presented including Stretch Gore Tex shell garments, a large range of soft shell trousers and some ‘best in class’ down products. The two companies are sharing their knowledge and the range will include some products designed by Terra Nova Equipment using their expertise in the super light market. The highlight of the Terra Nova range is the new Ultra 20, a fully featured pack that only weighs an incredible 100g! This new pack is designed for Adventure racing and super light backpacking. The Ultra 20 will be supported by new, super light running belt packs, the Ultra 1 and Laser 1, which feature interchangeable bottle carriers and pockets.

There are updates and additions to the Terra Nova bivi range with the introduction of the 50g Ultra bivi, a superlight survival bag. They are also using a new fabric on the Moonlite bivi which has reduced the weight to 180g which makes it the lightest waterproof and breathable bivi on the market.

There are also a large number of new and updated extremities products, the highlight is the addition of a new Active range of products using Gore Windstopper and high visibility fabrics. For cold weather use there is the new Super Windy headwear, using Gore Windstopper and thick fleece it offers great protection in seriously cold weather. The new products continue with new soft shell baseball caps, and a new range of knitted merino wool hats.

The extremities gaiter range has been improved for Autumn 2010; they keep the classic Novagaiter, Entagaiter and Runagaiter but introduce an updated Stretchagaiter and the new Orientagaiter. The Orientagaiter is a superlight, stretchy gaiter aimed at fell runners and orienteers, it offers lower leg protection for running across rough ground.

Andy Utting, Managing Director of Terra Nova Equipment says, ‘We want to continue the success of our fast and light products by opening out into new product areas and use our expert knowledge in fabrics to ensure that our products remain ‘Best In Class’. We will continue to focus on the core outdoor market but our product offer is expanding to encompass active sports such as trail running. All this, along with launching the Grifone brand into the UK has resulted in our biggest and best ever offer for a winter season and offers us the opportunity to continue the growth we have seen in 2009’