6Sep 10 New Retailer of the Month and Retailer Walk!
We've just added our Retailer of the Month and their Retailer Walk for September.
The winner for this month is Catstycam Outdoor, who have triple reason to celebrate this month. Not only is it their 21st birthday, but they've also just launched their new online store.
The store is a fantastic place to buy your Sprayway gear online, and to promote their 21st birthday will be running a massive giveaway with some great free sprayway products.
The retailer walk is a stunner, so check out the Blog area for further details.
30Jun 10 Trail - Kids Waterproof Review
Trail Magazine recently ran their review of kids jackets. Below is the Sprayway Hawk jacket review y Tomas McFarland - Aged 7.
"The jacket fitted well, and it was very comfortable to wear while climbing Tryfan. It was nice and loose so it gave me lots of room to move without the jacket riding up…”
“The sleeves were long but again this was great while stretching out on the climb up Tryfan. The cuffs, waist and hood are all adjustable. The jacket was 8-9 years and my mum said it was a good size for the age.”
“The hood on the jacket is not removable but it can be rolled up and secured with a tab...”
“The jacket was waterproof, so it kept me nice and dry. The zip had a flap over it with a button at the bottom to keep it secure so no water could get in. the material is nice and soft and I found it very comfortable. I think you could use the jacket at any time of the year. A fleece can be zipped into it, which I think is a great idea especially for the winter. On my trip up Tryfan the coat got very muddy, but it washed and dried in no time and looked brand new again."
Verdict:
"This is a great coat and my mum says it's excellent value for money. I looked cool on the hills, and stayed warm and dry. It would be even better if the hood stowed away in a zipped pocket."
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21Jun 10 Sprayway Hydrolite Review
The Travel Editor has just reviewed the Sprayway Hydrolite Jacket, and it seems he was impressed - 8/10.
Pros: Stylish design, breathable and so water repellent that you can carry water in it!
Cons: Tech and style costs
Verdict: The perfect travel accessory - very cool, lightweight, waterproof jacket.
Review Highlights: Include some innovative testing of waterproof and windproof ratings, and of breathability. The Hydrolite came out with outstanding results:
“As you'd expect the water rolled off without visibly wetting the material or changing the characteristics. Dry paper towels held on the reverse side remained dry.“
“Perhaps not the most scientific of tests but I can confirm that the Sprayway Hydrolite Jacket is very windproof up to, in my test, speeds of 30+mph.”
“In all three tests, the Sprayway Hydrolite Jacket passed with flying colours.”
“The jacket itself is quite fitted so there is minimal loose material to flap about. However, the material also has a degree of stretch making it comfortable to wear. “
For the full review click here.
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19Jun 10 Anakin Pro Trek and Mountain Review
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The Sprayway Anakin Pro has come out on top in Trek & Mountain Magazine's review of lightweight summer Waterproofs. See below for the review or click onto their website here.
"Using Gore-Tex 3-layer Pro Shell instead of Paclite, the Anakin Pro feels quite substantial for a jacket that tips the scales at well under 400g. And it's this that makes it a real candidate for regular year-round use. It has a great good, with wired and stiffened peak; and it also has an excellant selection of well-placed pockets."
4/5
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17Jun 10 Compass Short - Top Marks
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New for Summer 2010, the Sprayway Compass Short score 5/5 on www.thetraveleditor.com
Sprayway Compass Shorts with Durable Water Repellent Finish.
UK Price: from £30
Pros: Stylish, lightweight, comfortable and water repellent
Cons: none....is that possible?
Verdict: Must have clothes for an active, outdoor life
"The Sprayway Compass Shorts have all of the features that you’d expect from an outdoor clothing company like Sprayway. The shorts use TecWeave, a fabric that is exclusive to Sprayway, which is highly durable and lightweight. The Sprayway Compass Shorts weigh just 237g. The fabric also includes 4% Spandex to give the Sprayway Compass Shorts a slightly stretchy feel. Clearly, this helps the shorts retain their shape but also means that they stretch as you move, making the shorts ideal for active users, as well as being very comfortable.
The Sprayway Compass Shorts are finished with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coating, which I was obliged to test. I ran the shorts under the tap for a couple of minutes but the shorts didn’t seem to absorb any water. The water just formed droplets and rolled off. Even with the tap at full mains pressure, the water only briefly seemed to make the material wet although the same can't be said for my kitchen. Fantastic.
Despite being high tech, the Sprayway Compass Shorts are machine washable, albeit at 30 degrees, can be tumble dried and ironed. They come in three, suitably manly colours - gunmetal, black and light khaki. OK...Sprayway need to drop the "light" because it's not that manly.
The Sprayway Compass Shorts are extremely well made with a shaped, semi-elasticated waist (on the hips only). The shorts have a zip fly with button fastening. There are 3 zipped pockets on the front of the shorts and Velcro fastened pocket to the rear. The thigh pocket is stitched in to the main body of the fabric so there’s no risk of the pocket liner hanging below the hem of the shorts. Finally, there is one internal zipped, security pocket.
But perhaps most importantly, for all style-conscious hikers, the Sprayway Compass Shorts look good so I was told by my wife!"
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16May 10 Anakin Pro - Best In Test
Sprayway's Anakin Pro jacket has just won yet another accolade, the coveted "Best In Test" award for Men's Lightweight Jacket in Country Walking Magazine.
With 11 other jackets making it into the final review, the Anakin beat Berghaus and North Face into 2nd and 3rd respectively, gaining 9/10 in both performance and weight/packability categories.
The Anakin Pro is also available in a Women's Arista Pro, and the Anakin Pro pants are available for the complete, lightweight and versatile waterproof outfit.
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27Apr 10 Camping Magazine - Hood River 6 Review
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The number of campers taking short breaks is rapidly increasing and, while it is nice to use a large tent, many now realise the benefits of using a smaller, lighter and easier to pitch tent when snatching a weekend away. After all, you can always follow the trend and purchase an optional awning for that extra space needed when on the longer summer holiday...
Sprayway's new Hood River tents are ideal for families wanting to camp regularly. Our test model (The Hood River 6) was quick to pitch and provided plenty of versatile space. Packed, the tent will easily fit in most car boots with plenty of room to spare and the tent bag is a good size if you do not fold it as neatly as you should.
We particularly like the two double bedrooms. A family of four can use the smaller inner for the kids allowing mum and dad a little privacy in their larger bedroom opposite. The spare double can then be split into the wardrobe and a useful storage area. This versatile set up also allows for larger families and guests - neat!
Touring couples may also want to check out the Hood River 4 as a suitable alternative.
This review by Clive Garrett was featured in Camping Magazine - May Edition.
16Mar 10 Arista Pant - Best in Test
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The Sprayway Arista Pant (Mens version Anakin Pant), have been voted Best in Test, in the Country Walking waterproof trousers test. See the review below:
Cut quite loose to fit over bulky walking trousers, the Aristas also have articulated knees. The ankles are tapered, with a Velcro flap to adjust the way they fit over the boot. There’s a soft fleece lining on the waistband which feels great against the skin, and is especially welcome for cold fingers when you’re pulling them on in a hurry. Out in the hills they perform superbly, and the fabric keeps water out and breathes well too. Knee-high leg-zips mean you can get them on and off fairly easily. An excellent all-rounder that is lightweight enough to carry in your pack for emergency use only, but comfortable and durable enough for regular use or wearing all day. A top-quality waterproof trouser with a price tag to match.
Comfort & Fit: 9/10
Performance: 10/10
Total: 19/20
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15Dec 09 TGO Recommends - Anakin Pro
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Sprayway's Anakin Pro & Arista Pro - TGO Recommends!
The Anakin Breathes well (unlike Star Wars alter ego - Darth Vader!) thanks to the choice of Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric; here it's boosted by large, mesh hand pockets (the only pockets). These, of course, don't necessarily cut weight - there's more than mesh to consider as its inclusion involves additional seams and waterproof sealing tape - but in almost every instance I've found such increased venting to be worthwhile. In this case, the pocket bottoms are just nipped by a pack hipbelt.
The hood is excellent, with volume drawcord adjustment, though the face cord toggles are sown into the collar (seems to be a trend) and therefore, fiddly to release. The stiffened peak offers good protection but could be more adjustable.
Hem drawcord is single-hand operated though the cut isn't long enough to protect the bum. Cuffs are velcro-fastened and there's an internal storm flap behind the water-resistant front zip.
4.5 Stars!
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29Oct 09 Best In Test!
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Sprayway's Kinetic Jacket takes top honours in Country Walking's Waterproof Jacket Test (November Issue) scoring 18/20.
Sprayway Kinetic
Surprisingly light for a jacket cut from a two-layer fabric, but it sacrifices nothing in toughness or comfort. The rollaway hood works a treat, with three-way adjustment and a wired peak; and the pockets are excellent. The large chest pocket easily takes a map and the handwarmers are well-positioned for access with a pack on. The cuffs adjust with Velcro and the hem tensions with drawcords. It breathes well and felt comfortable throughout the test; and more importantly, it also kept some nasty weather out. If it has to be faulted, it would be the flimsy plastic poppers on the main opening, but this is a pretty minor thing. Overall, good looking and seriously good value at £160.
Comfort & Fit: 9/10
Performance: 9/10
Overall: 18/20
"A wired peak hood makes it easy to find a good balance between visibility and protection from bad weather"
"Incredibly light for a two layer fabric with a mesh lining"
Women’s version: Dynamic
Perfect Partner: Kids Cougar I.A.
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