Advantages: very comfortable, all day 3-4 season boot, all terrain, fully laden Disadvantages: initial outlay is large but they will last for years. no half sizes
for several days on the trot. They are suitable for most terrains and although not a mountaineers boot they are suitable for scrambling over rocks.
They are classed as a 3 to 4 season boot which indicates they are suitable for all seasons except real bad winter conditions. The winters we get here now are fine but heavy, prolonged freezing cold conditions would require a more specialised boot as would climbing or scrambling in icy surroundings. These boots are also very suitable for use when carrying a fully laden multi-day backpack.
The Berghaus GR20 GTX boots are available in either women?s or men?s; women?s sizes range from a 36 to a 42, men?s range from 39 to a 48. Increments are in full sizes only; they don?t do half sizes but the fittings are quite wide. A pair of size 36 weighs around 700g and a size 42 weighs around 850g so they aren ...
Advantages: Massive capacity, good support, versitile Disadvantages: Lack of hydration bladder
The Berghaus Cyclops Vulcan is one of the largest rucksacks that you can buy, storing up to 100 litres and weighing 3kg, it is thus not suitable for a day hike. However, if you are reading this review, it is likely you are looking for a beasty rucksack, if so, then it's your lucky day.
Designed for long-endurance and a lack of re-supply, the Vulcan is capable of holding everything needed for months without resupply. Those seeking a daysack should stop reading now, because the bag is impractical if half-full! It also allows for extensive modification, though serious modding would void the warranty.
The Vulcan uses Berghaus' tried and tested Cyclops II back support system. While lacking Berghaus' 'bio flex' back system (allowing greatly flexibility), the Vulcan's support is decent, offering good back and shoulder support. This ...
Advantages: Excellent second hand buy & very competent off-roader Disadvantages: Poor Residual value
After getting rid of my troublesome Peugeot I wanted to buy another 4x4 as I missed my old Discovery. Previously I have over looked the Explorer in favour of Land Rovers Discovery or Mitsubishi,s Shogun and what a surprise I got when i eventually got behind the wheel of Fords big leviathon. It may look like a box and have all the aerodynamics of a brick, but dont let this put you off. This is definately one of the best 4x4,s around and that I have owned or driven. The 4 litre V6 and auto gearbox is the best around and is smooth as silk compared to the Land Rovers "agricultural" feel and clunks. Transferring between high and low ratios is also a breeze by the use of a 3 way switch on the dash (auto,high,low).
All Explorers are basically introduced into the UK crammed with American specification (argubly the toughest market in the world ...
HarryGee 16.05.2005 (17.05.2005)
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