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I’m sure you’ve heard it before: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.” Good quality, well designed clothing in the right (or wrong) conditions can ensure a great opportunity becomes an even greater adventure. If you’re warm and dry and protected, it’s much easier to look up and appreciate a beautiful sunrise. … Continue reading Michael Milton: bad weather, good clothing →

If you’ve been looking at a new Mont large capacity pack or large daypack you may have noticed the different Harness Systems and sizes available. All packs fitted with Moto-Active™ and Novo-Lite™ harness systems are available in up to three sizes to make sure you find a perfect fit: Women’s, Medium and Large. The Women’s … Continue reading Tech Tip: Mont Harness Perfect Fit →

The New Mont Daypacks are available online and instore today! A raft of new features, improvements to old features and some exciting new colours across the Java, Trance and Sentinel Daypack range, all of which are available now. Java 22 Daypack A convenient sized dual compartment canvas daypack made for travelling, around town, school, work, … Continue reading AUTUMN ARRIVALS: New Mont Daypacks available →

Doug Chatten, Professional Ski Patroller and Mont Ambassador, has had plenty of experience when it comes to on-snow camping. Read on for his guide to a comfortable night on the slopes. My preferred style of overnight ski touring is combining gear & clothing in a lightweight minimalistic sleeping system so I’m not wasting energy on … Continue reading Dog Boxing with Doug Chatten →

They are here. Get your Limited Edition Mont24 Jersey from the Mont Store today! Made in Italy, unisex sizing, high quality Nylon, elasticised waist with gripper strip, full length zip with under flap at neck and coolness written all over. They’re available only while stocks last so get in quick! $109 from the Mont Store … Continue reading Limited Edition Mont24 Jersey Available Now! →

The Mont 24 Hour Mountain Bike Race is only a week away! Who is excited? We’re excited! We’ve designed a limited edition Mont Jersey to prove it. Made in Italy from high quality fabric, these jerseys are nothing but the best. Get yours for race day! The shipment is due any day now and the … Continue reading Riding Mont24? Check out the limited edition Mont Jersey! →

All it took was for one of the boys to say “Let’s ski Japan” and it was so. After six months of viewing endless Youtube clips of skiers bombing through trees in impossibly deep powder we were on a plane. We were pumped and as excited as a Wolverine zipped inside a sleeping bag full … Continue reading Power Dry, Powder Dry in the Japanese Backcountry →

New Mont Technical Daypacks are landing early April. New features, improvements to old features and exciting new colours. More photos, all the details and prices soon! Want more? Sign up to the Mont Newsletter to get gear reviews, news, product releases, great photos and advice on all your outdoor needs. Mont. Trusted in the Wild

To me Sochi was a mythical place for the last 7 years since it was announced that it would hold the winter games. Skiing nearly full time for 20 years means that I have been to many ski resorts over the years all through Europe, Scandanavia, America and Asia but I had never been to … Continue reading Michael Milton: Sochi 2014 →

General Care Between trips always store your bag in it’s storage sack to help maintain the loft & warmth of your bag. We recommend using a Mont Inner Sheet with your bag; this will help keep it clean & maintain the loft & warmth of your bag. Using a camping mat under your bag will … Continue reading Tech Tip: Caring for Your Mont Sleeping Bag →

Allie Pepper, avid mountaineer and Mont Ambassador, has just returned from an ascent on the highest mountain in the Americas, Mount Aconcagua, standing at 6965m. Allie used the popular Mont Icicle Jacket and new Main Range sleeping bag both complete with Hydronaute XT Fabric and Durable Water Repellent Down. She was kind enough to write … Continue reading “gear that I can trust my life to” →

New Mont Daypacks are on the production line! Nick, the Mont Product Designer, recently did a quality control trip and took a few photos while he was at it. Seen below: pack sections and components before they are assembled including Sololite Harness and V-Ridge Foam details, lightweight hip-belt and exciting new colourways. Want more? Sign … Continue reading Sneak Peek: New Mont Daypacks →