Some tips for first time campers

The tent: If you are car camping then consider the weight and size of the tent, check if the tent will fit in your car along with all of the other kit + children and dogs.  Larger tents tend to have a sleeping space and a living space, it does rain a lot in the …

EDZ Merino Wool Plaid Flannel Shirt Red

EDZ Merino Wool Shirts

Introducing EDZ new merino wool shirts. The fabric is made in Italy from top quality New Zealand merino wool and the buttons are Corozo which is made from a type of palm nut. These are 100% wool in a 185g weight and can be machine washed at 30C. Flannel shirts are usually cotton, but wool …

EDZ Merino -Everest Base Camp Review

NEPAL – EVEREST BASE CAMP  -REVIEW BY FLISS TURNER October seems a distance memory already! But 12 of us set off on a new adventure, we were heading to Everest base camp, Kala Patthar and Lobuche east, reaching 6,119 mtrs high! With only a 15kg limit on the Lukla flight, it meant some serious light …

Cumbria Soaring Club’s ‘The Lakes Charity Classic’

EDZ are pleased to be supporting the Cumbria Soaring Club with their ‘The Lakes Charity Classic‘ which takes place at Grasmere this weekend (21st-23rd June 2019). We have supported this event for a number of years now and have again donated a raffle prize.  Hopefully this will help the Club with their fundraising efforts.  The …

EDZ Waterproof Socks with Merino Lining Black

Review: EDZ Waterproof Socks

With the heatwave finally being over, now presented the perfect opportunity to put the EDZ Waterproof Socks to the test.  We handed over the socks to trusted product tester Matt Le Voi of Lakeland Mountain Guides. We were over the moon with the feedback received with the socks scoring a 100% success as Matt made his …

Keep Cool During the Heatwave

This week the UK is set to surpass the highest temperature ever recorded.   Today temperatures are set to creep up to in excess of 38.5C.  Wow! We all have different strategies for coping with this level of heat -taking refuge in the shade, paddling in the sea or eating copious amounts of ice cream …

Peter Hickman TT Success

What a year it was for Peter Hickman at this years Isle of Man TT bagging trophies, victories and records along the way! Why is the TT so special? The Isle of Man TT is iconic. It is well known even outside of motorcycle racing circles.  The first TT took place in 1907 and has …

Maryport Lighthouse on EDZ Packaging

If you have bought an item from EDZ you may have noticed that as part of our packaging there is a photo of a lighthouse.  The lighthouse featured is Maryport Lighthouse. Why a lighthouse? The lighthouse is an iconic landmark in Maryport. EDZ is based on High Street in Maryport, just a stones throw away …

EDZ Merino Base Layer Crowned ‘Tester’s Choice’

The EDZ 200gsm Merino Base Layer has been subjected to vigorous testing as part of a comprehensive review by Live for the Outdoors Magazine. Product testers at Live for the Outdoors put a range of base layers through their paces, with the EDZ base layer being crowned ‘Tester’s Choice’. Read the full review by clicking …