Bushwalk Australia

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