Gear — blog — Athena Mellor

REVIEW: Fjällraven High Coast Hydratic Jacket (AD)

Reviewing the Fjallraven High Coast Hydratic jacket; from performance to sustainability, features to practical uses.

GearAthena MellorApril 4, 2021fjallraven, hiking, gear, review, rain coat, jacket Comment

10 Wildcamping Essentials (+ VIDEO)

This blog and video featured my 10 wildcamping essentials, from spork to sleeping bag, tent to stove.

Camping, GearAthena MellorApril 29, 2020wildcamping, camping, camping gear, backpacking, wildcamping gear Comment

What I Wear for Hillwalking — Autumn/Winter Edition

Advice on what I wear for hillwalking, including information on layering, brands and sustainability, how to stay warm and dry, and what gear I’d recommend!

Gear, HikingAthena MellorFebruary 9, 2020hiking, hillwalking, gear Comments

Review: ACAI Skinny Outdoor Trousers

A review of the ACAI Outdoor Trousers, focusing on their fit and performance for hiking and scrambling. Testing them out on the Isle of Arran on a 9 mile hike and reviewing their water resistance, durability, stretch and breathability.

Gear, HikingAthena MellorJuly 28, 2019review, hiking, hiking trousers, scotland, scrambling Comment

Winter Mountaineering Gear

Everything I wear and carry for winter mountaineering, and some recommendations if you’re looking to invest in your own winter gear!

GearAthena MellorMarch 1, 2019winter, mountaineering, gear, kit, gear review Comments

Review: Fjallraven Abisko Trekking Tights

My six month review of the Fjallraven Abisko Trekking Tights for women. A mountain legging you can use for hiking, scrambling or climbing all year round, designed with wild-women in mind.

Christmas Gift Guide ↟

My Christmas Gift Guide for 2018 with a focus on gifts people will actually use, love and cherish for years.

GearAthena MellorDecember 7, 2018christmas, gift, present, guide, climbing, hiking Comment

Review: Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket

A review of Rab’s newly designed Microlight Alpine Jacket, perfect for wearing in the hills and around town.

GearAthena MellorOctober 24, 2018gear, review, rab, down, down jacket, kit Comment

My Alpine Essentials

A few of my favourite pieces of gear I took on my first mountaineering and climbing trip to the Alps; from Fjallraven leggings to a lightweight Patagonia jacket.

Gear, ClimbingAthena MellorSeptember 22, 2018alps, gear, kit, mountaineering, mountains, alpine, alpinism, climbing, rab, patagonia, fjallraven, bivi Comment

What's in my Hiking Bag?

A gear list dedicated to what I pack in my rucksack when heading out hiking, from the bare necessities to those essential items for a full day out in the hills.

Gear, HikingAthena MellorJune 2, 2018hiking, packing, solo-hiking, patagonia, hike, camera, photographyComment

April Gear List

My favourite pieces of gear for April Showers, and heading into the warmer spring/summer (but still unpredictable!) British temperatures.

GearAthena MellorApril 29, 2018gear, brand, outdoors, hikingComment

The Annapurna Series | Packing List

A full packing list for what I'm taking on the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Including some amazing gear by Rab and all the essentials from Ellis Brigham.

Gear, Travel, HikingAthena MellorFebruary 20, 2018nepal, packing, gear, mountains, sleeping bag, down jacket, kit, outdoors Comments

January Gear List

My favourite pieces of gear for January 2018; from some comfy, lightweight trainers to a Merino base layer I adore.

GearAthena MellorJanuary 30, 2018gear, wool, kit, clothes, fashion, outdoorsComment

December Gear List

My favourite pieces of gear for December 2017.

GearAthena MellorJanuary 1, 2018gear, kit, patagonia, columbia, rab, rmblr, socks, coats, danner, boots, hiking boots, scotland Comment

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