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Everest Replica Clothing

Fri 23 Jul, 2021 10:42 am

Parsons said: "The results stand out as a challenge for future outdoor innovators because Mallory's clothing and footwear was 20% and 40% lighter respectively."


Some of you may have already seen this re a very interesting discussion around the clothing Mallory’s party wore to Everest and how it compares with modern day gear.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5076634.stm
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