Products: First Look Flexing the body
Kenkoh reflexology flip flops are launching in the UK this summer, promising healthy feet. The Kenkoh design is based on the science of reflexology massage, where the sole of the foot is ‘viewed as the second heart’, Kenkoh says. The design uses 1,000 natural rubber nodules to shape the insole while massaging the sole of the foot with each step. The arch in the middle of the sandal supports flat feet and replaces the need for orthotics. In addition, the comfortable grip around the sandal stimulates the back of the toes, targeting key reflex points. Kenkoh, which means health in Japanese, claims to offer a number of health benefits with its flip flops, such as improved circulation, reduced fatigue, reduced swelling and improved mood. Kenkoh says it already has a strong following in the US and Japan, and is starting to garner interest in the UK. The full Kenkoh collection is available in variety of colours and flattering designs, including, blush pink, lime green, earthy brown and classic black. Available in UK sizes 3-11.
www.kenkoh.co.uk Get summer-proof with
waterproof trousers Páramo has launched a new pair of lightweight, waterproof trousers that it says make an ideal addition to any outdoor wardrobe. The men’s Quito trousers weigh 425g and come with a straightforward zip-on/zip-off construction. Páramo says this construction means they can be put on or removed easily and safely in the event of an unexpected spring or summer shower, or even when the temperature drops, without the need to balance on one foot or perch on wet ground. Greg Care, Páramo’s head of design, says “The pioneering construction of the Quito trousers allows practical removal and replacement without taking your feet off the ground. Unlike competing lightweight waterproofs which only come out of your pack when it’s raining, these trousers can be worn comfortably as soon as the temperature begins to fall or the breeze gets up as well as in rainy conditions.”
www.paramo.co.uk
Packed to perfection
Italian outdoor brand Camp has updated its backpack range with three packs offering 30-50l storage space and the Backdoor opening system. Camp says the Backdoor opening system is designed to provide easy access to the entire height of the bag and to keep necessary equipment reachable. The range includes the 50l CAMPack M5 (pictured), which is designed for general mountaineering activities. An extendable lid increases the volume by an additional 10l and a big stretch front zipped pocket keeps various tools useful when mountaineering. The 40l CAMPack M4 is designed for high level mountaineering, with removable waist belt padding to allow the pack to sit on the hips, ice axe fixing straps, gear/ski holder on the side, rope carrying webbing on the lid and a crampons holder. The 30l CAMPack M3 is also suited for mountaineering, as well as ski mountaineering or icefall climbing, and is described as the ‘ultimate one-day-in- the-mountain pack’.
www.camp.it
Crystal clear view
Swarovski Optik as launched its latest binoculars, the CL Companion which are described as ‘the perfect companion wherever you go’. The binoculars weigh 500g, the lightest in Swarovski Optik’s premium class, and are available in 8x or 10x magnification as either green, sand-brown or black units. The range will be available in stores from July 1, with an RRP of £790 for 8x magnification and £820 for 10x. Both models feature Swarotop, Swarobright and Swarodur optical coatings, and have upwards of 18 optical elements. The apparent field of view with both models is 55 degrees. Carina Schiestl-Swarovski, chairwoman of the Swarovski Optik executive board, said: “A compact and lightweight binocular such as the CL Companion with crystal clear images belongs in any suitcase. The new CL Companion is a durable companion designed to help you overcome the natural limitations of your perception and immerse yourself in precious moments.”
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www.sgboutdoor.co.uk
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