February 2010

Outdoor Photography’s: Technical fleeces review

"Páramo's Taiga Fleece is difficult to categorise as it doesn't look of feel like a fleece jacket. It features Páramo's polyester 'pump liner', which deals with moisture coming in and out....."

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February 2010

Camping Awards 2010: Cascada win Best Jacket Award

"The judges recognise the imagination and development that has gone into producing one of the most successful waterproof, breathable jackets around."

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January 2010

Birdwatching magazine tests out Halcon Jacket

Birdwatching magazine tested out the new Halcon Jacket and Velez Adventure Light Smock. They scored 9/10 for quality and value for money. Click on the image to read the review...

January 2010

Countryfile magazine rates Cascada Trousers their top choice!

The Feb 2010 issue of Countryfile magazine looked at waterproof trousers and rated our Cascada trousers their top choice. Click on the image to read what they said...

November 2009

Trail tests out new Torres products

Graham Thompson, Trail magazine's gear guru, tests out the new Torres Sleeves & Trousers. In a nutshell the plus and minus points were:

Torres Sleeves
+: provides insulation where it is needed; can be worn over outer layers
-: unconventional design takes some getting used to
=: practical arm insulation for the outdoors for when performance really matters

Torres Trousers
+: provides insulation that can be worn over outerlayers
-: nothing
=: ideal for adding insulation without removing layers

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November 2009

Pájaro Jacket is Best Buy in Outdoor Photography, November 2009

Recommended as the 'Best Buy' in the Outdoor Photography’s 'five of the best tested waterproof jackets':  

Paramo jackets are quite heavy and best for cool or cold weather - but in such conditions they're unbeatable. The membrane-free fabric, which is based on the principles of mammal fur, is supple and quiet, with very high breathability and weatherproof ratings. Venting options are extensive, including horizontal zips along the upper arms. The cut allows excellent freedom of movement and room to layer. Length is on the short side: the hem finishes at crotch height on both men's and women's. Pockets are well sized and placed for use with a rucksack. The hood, to is a winner; it is adjustable, quiet, has good peripheral vision and moves with you head. Waist and hem draw cords finish at the sides. Pájaro is designed with photographers, birdwatchers and country lovers in mind, and remains a firm favourite in their range.

Ratings:

• Fabric 100%
• Ease of use/hood: 100%
• Quality/value: 85%
• Pockets: 100%

Overall: 96.25%

June 2009

Fuera Peak receives OE 'Best Buy'

March 2009

Trail Magazine: Velez Adventure Light

Trails Simon Ingram is one of the first to get his hands on our new Velez Adventure Light. He puts it through its paces and asks the question, could this be the jacket to finally silence Páramo's doubters?

Click here to read his review...

March 2009

Walk Reader Awards

The results are in! After months of Walk readers voting for their favourite kit, retailers and destinations, outdoor expert and avid industry-watcher Cameron Mcneish announces the winners of the 2009 Walk Reader Awards.

January 2009

Country Walking: Men's Base-Layer Tops

Tom Hutton from Country Walking Magazine said that the Páramo Cambia Zip - Neck was: "A very versatile top that really performs well as a base-layer, yet will work on its own."

December 2008

Páramo receives TGO accolade

TGO said " Thanks to Páramo's Nikwax Analogy waterproofing systems, these pants completely remove the need for overtrousers. They are extremely warm, very easy to ventilate, highly breathable and waterproof."

September 2008

Outdoors Enthusiast September 2008

Ladies' Aspira Smock

The Páramo fabric has an unmistakably soft feel to it, meaning its not a chore to pull on and you escape the crinkle and crunch of a more traditional waterproof. The outer is made of directional microfiber which means that regardless of the humidity or temperature the fabric works at moving moisture away from your skin to keep fresh.   

It features a fixed (rollaway) hood with wired visor which will fit over a helmet, upper arm vents to provide upper body ventilation and temperature control, as well as further vents via a two-way chest with internal storm flap. The deep chest zip opens to the waist allowing access to inner layer. The drawcords and zips are designed to be operated by a single gloved hand.   

Performance 4/5 
  

Value 4/5 

http://www.oe-mag.com/imag/oeseptember2008/pageflip.htm (page 58) 

September 2008

Country Walking Men's Waterproof Jackets under £200

Voted into 1st place in the 'Men's Waterproof Jackets' category, the Páramo Cascada Jacket gained the accolade:

"A well-designed, incredibly comfy jacket with exceptional breathability. Páramo often loses out to lightweight waterproofs, but against other of similar weight and bulk it's in a league of its own."

September 2008

BBC Wildlife Magazine Waterproof Jackets

We are delighted that the Ladies' Pájaro Jacket was voted the 'On Test Winner'.   

The gear tester said "the superb Pájaro was designed with wildlife watchers in mind and I found the camouflage colour a definite bonus. Drawcords in all the right places ensured a perfect fit. It really excelled in cold, rainy weather - I stayed warm and dry, and the comfy hood (Best On Test) moved with my head. My top choice for autumn and winter."  

March 2008

Walk reader awards-Gold

We're delighted to see that readers of walk magazine, the official publication of the Ramblers' Association have voted Páramo the Gold Award for 'Best Base Layer'.

March 2008

Walk reader awards-Silver

Plus we are thrilled to be awarded the Silver Award for 'Best Waterproof Jacket' and 'Best Fleece' as voted for by Readers of walk magazine, the official publication of the Ramblers' Association.
And Páramo received the Silver Award for 'Best Overall Brand' with glowing words from Cameron McNeish, editor of TGO magazine.

March 2008

Walk reader awards-Bronze

Finally, we received a Bronze award for 'Best Walking Trousers', in the Walk reader awards. It's a category we've not featured in before, and Cameron McNeish said "Páramo Cascada Trousers have become my numberone choice for winter hillwalking".
We'd like to thank everyone who voted for us.

March 2008

OutdoorsMagic readers vote us Best Clothing Brand

OutdoorsMagic invited its readers to vote for their Best Clothing Brand and we were thrilled to hear that we had won. Our thanks to all the people who voted for us on OutdoorsMagic. Click here to see more info and to see who else won.

February 2008

Outdoor Enthusiast Technical Tshirts

September 2007

TRAIL Best Value Fleece Mid Layer

September 2007 TRAIL's review of Fleece Mid Layers concluded:

Buy the Páramo Explorer Pull-on "if you want a practical mid layer with a superb chest pocket as this is ideal for a wide range of activities."

June 2007

Country Walking Gear of the Year 2007 - Waterproof Jacket

Voted into 1st place in the 'Waterproof Jackets' category, the Páramo Cascada Jacket gained the accolade:
"The best garment I've ever bought....bar none" from wearer Paul Clegg of Delph, Lancashire.

June 2007

Country Walking Gear of the Year 2007 - Base-layers

The Cambia Reversible Range was awarded first place too for Base-layers by Country Walking readers in Gear of the Year 2007, with the highest overall score of all walking kit at 94%.

February 2007

Walk Reader Awards - Gold

Once again, readers of walk magazine, the official publication of the Ramblers' Association have voted Páramo the Gold Award for 'Best Waterproof Jacket'.

February 2007

Walk Reader Awards - Silver

Readers of walk magazine, the official publication of the Ramblers' Association, have voted Páramo a Silver Award for 'Best Fleece'.

February 2007

Walk Reader Awards - Silver

Readers of walk magazine, the official publication of the Ramblers' Association, have voted Páramo a Silver Award for 'Best Base Layer".

October 2006

Country Walking Best in Test

Ladies' Cascada Jacket
In the Country Walking review of Women's Waterproof Jackets, the Cascada was crowned 'Best in Test'. Verdict: 'I love this jacket!'

October 2006

Trail Used & Abused

Fuera Smock
Simon Ingram, features editor of Trail, claims the Fuera Smock is 'perfect' after using it for 12 months. To quote: "Verdict: my all-knowing, magic mountain buddy"

July 2006

Outdoor Industry Award

NEW 3rd Element Jacket Presented at Outdoors 2006 in Friedrichshafen, this award recognised the innovation of this modular jacket, which converts easily from a fully functional jacket into gilet and arms to suit individual needs - allowing you to fine tune your insulation

March 2006

Walk Reader Awards - Bronze

In the 2006 walk magazine awards, Páramo received its first Bronze Award for "Best Base layer" - voted for by readers of the publication, the official magazine of the Ramblers' Association.

March 2006

Walk Reader Awards - Silver

In the 2006 walk magazine awards, members of the Ramblers' Association and readers of its official magazine voted Páramo the Silver Award for "Best Waterproof Jacket."

January 2006

Trail Gear of the Year 2005

Velez Smock "The results of the biggest hill-walking gear test ever conducted" saw the Velez voted into top place as a Multi-activity Waterproof. Readers had to rate gear for performance, build quality and value for money.

January 2006

Trail Gear of the Year 2005

Aspira Jacket "The results of the biggest hill-walking gear test ever conducted" saw the Aspira voted into top place as a Winter Jacket. Readers had to rate gear for performance, build quality and value for money.

March 2005

Walk Reader Awards - Gold

In the first ever walk magazine awards, the publication's readers voted Páramo a Gold Award for "Best Waterproof Jacket."

February 2005

Trail Used & Abused

Velez Smock Claire Maxted, staff writer on Trail, extols the virtues of her Velez Smock after putting it through its paces for 4 years. Verdict: I'll live in it till it dies!