Camping Gear For Remote Areas

When venturing into remote areas it is important that you can rely on your camping gear. In these environments, strength, durability and ease of use are vital requirements. Wild frontiers are no place to discover that your tent isn’t waterproof or that your stove won’t work!

At Ellis Brigham, we understand the allure of wild places and know what it takes to successfully explore them. We thought we'd highlight a few carefully selected products from brands who have an innate understanding of these demands and who produce equipment that meets these with aplomb.

Hilleberg

Nallo 2 Tent

• 9mm DAC Featherlite NSL poles
• Pertex Quantum inner with Polygiene anti-microbial odour control treatment
• High bathtub floor
• Capacity: 2 person
• Weight: 2.4kg/2.0kg (min)

The Nallo 2 is an excellent choice when you need a lightweight tent that can still offer all-season performance. Thanks to the tunnel design it can be pitched quickly and efficiently and provides a protective shelter that gives good storage space. Its low weight and small pack size make it ideal for multi-day camping trips.

Rab

Neutrino Endurance 600

• Pertex Quantum Pro outer
• Trapezoidal baffle design maximises thermal efficiency
• Tapered mummy shape with an angled foot box
• Dry bag compression stuff sack
• Weight: 1.02 Kg

Rab designed the Neutrino Pro 600 sleeping bag primarily for alpine climbers and lightweight mountaineering trips. Water-resistant Pertex Quantum Pro protects the plush 800 fill down within, which has a hydrophobic treatment for improved performance in damp conditions. Optimised for warmth, the trapezoidal baffle chambers help prevent down migration and eliminate cold spots to ensure outstanding sleeping comfort.

Therm-A-Rest

NeoAir XTherm

• Size: 51 x 183 x 6.4cm
• Rolled Size: 23 x 10cm
• R-Value: 6.9
• Weight: 430g

Meet the warmest mattress in Therm-a-Rest’s NeoAir collection. The XTherm features multiple ThermaCapture layers to provide four-season warmth without adding weight or bulk. A WingLock Valve system maximises airflow for faster setup. When inflated, 6.4cm of cushioning gives reliable comfort; when deflated, it takes up about as much room as a water bottle. It's an excellent choice for ultralight backpacking, alpine bivvies and mountaineering trips.

MSR

WhisperLite International

• Multi-fuel burner is versatile and easy to use
• Self-cleaning Shaker Jet helps clear fuel deposits
• Retractable stainless steel legs fold down for a small pack size
• Stuff sack
• Weight: 309g

Light, compact and offering multi-fuel performance this classic liquid fuel stove is the perfect companion for the globetrotting backpacker. With a one-piece stainless steel assembly, it offers increased stability, reduced weight and simplified maintenance.

MSR

Alpinist 2 System

• 2.4 litre hard-anodised aluminium pot
• Strainer lid
• Talon pot handle
• 2 DeepDish bowls
• Weight: 611g

An ideal choice for alpine ascents and long-distance journeys, the Alpinist 2 system prioritises strength and low weight while providing the capacity needed for cooking basic meals or melting snow.