Chris Kempster

Director at Trek & Mountain Ltd

dunoon, scotland, united kingdom

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Rab Phantom Mountain Waterproof Jacket review: 'The increased feature set and durability give it a broader appeal than the original Phantom pull-on.'

Producing the lightest possible waterproof jacket has been a challenge that a few of the premium outdoor brands have taken on in recent times, with their designers going to great lengths to jettison unnecessary features and source the lightest fabric that... See more

trekandmountain.com•Chris Kempster•Oct 5, 2026

Introduction to Alpine Mountaineering, in association with Deuter | Trek and Mountain

Thinking of heading to the Alps for the first time? Chamonix-based mountain guide Will Harris talks us through the things to think about when planning your first alpine adventure… The European Alps are perennially popular with mountaineers, and for good r... See more

trekandmountain.com•Chris Kempster•Jul 27, 2026

Petzl SWIFT RL review: "Although it bears the same name as its predecessor, the 2026 SWIFT RL is a brand new torch rather than merely an update." | Trek and Mountain

We check out the latest version of Petzl’s SWIFT RL headtorch with Reactive Lighting technology Petzl never stand still when it comes to their headtorch range, and while models such as the NAO, SWIFT, ACTIK and TIKKINA have been in the range for a long ti... See more

trekandmountain.com•Chris Kempster•Jul 8, 2026

Petzl SWIFT RL review: "With its radical looks and uprated performance, this feels like a brand new model rather than an update." | Trek and Mountain

trekandmountain.com•Chris Kempster•Jul 8, 2026

Our pick of the season's best new kit! | Trek and Mountain

Welcome to our summer ‘hot list’ – a round-up of some of our favourite new products for the season, including everything from lightweight shells to packs and tents. Petzl SWIFT RL The latest generation of the SWIFT RL looks radically different from previo... See more

trekandmountain.com•Chris Kempster•Jul 6, 2026

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Rab Phantom Mountain Waterproof Jacket review: 'The increased feature set and durability give it a broader appeal than the original Phantom pull-on.'

Introduction to Alpine Mountaineering, in association with Deuter | Trek and Mountain

Petzl SWIFT RL review: "Although it bears the same name as its predecessor, the 2026 SWIFT RL is a brand new torch rather than merely an update." | Trek and Mountain

Petzl SWIFT RL review: "With its radical looks and uprated performance, this feels like a brand new model rather than an update." | Trek and Mountain

Our pick of the season's best new kit! | Trek and Mountain

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Rab Phantom Mountain Waterproof Jacket review: 'The increased feature set and durability give it a broader appeal than the original Phantom pull-on.'

Introduction to Alpine Mountaineering, in association with Deuter | Trek and Mountain

Petzl SWIFT RL review: "Although it bears the same name as its predecessor, the 2026 SWIFT RL is a brand new torch rather than merely an update." | Trek and Mountain

Petzl SWIFT RL review: "With its radical looks and uprated performance, this feels like a brand new model rather than an update." | Trek and Mountain

Our pick of the season's best new kit! | Trek and Mountain