Plus, DMM Dragonfly microcam, new Mont sleeping bag range, upcoming events and more.
Welcome to the Bogong Newsletter
Welcome to the Bogong Newsletter
Since our last email we have had a few drops of new gear from DMM, Salomon, Clif Bar, Fixe, La Sportiva, Prana and Mont. That means new climbing gear, new trail running gear and a new range of sleeping bags (scroll down for more on that).
Over the next couple of months we also have a few out-of-store events happening. First up is REEL ROCK on 14th Nov – our annual film night at the Astor Theatre. On 28th Nov, we're running a La Sportiva Shoe Demo @ Urban Climb. And, on 3rd Dec, North Walls climbing gym is hosting our DMM Gear-Breaking Night. Plenty to look forward to... for more, read on below.
Reel Rock 14
Melbourne @ The Astor
Bogong Equipment will be involved in REEL ROCK once again in 2019. This year marks our 10th anniversary of involvement with REEL ROCK Film Tour, from its humble beginnings to the schmick show that it is now. We are hosting the Melbourne screening of REEL ROCK 14 at The Astor Theatre on Thursday 14th November. This venue usually draws the climbing crowd in Melbourne, and is a great night to catch up with old friends.
Bogong Equipment is supplying the major prize for this screening: a complete La Sportiva clothing outfit (1 x T-shirt, 1 x pants, 1 x shorts. (See our range of La Sportiva climbing clothing here.)
Thursday 14th November 2019
6pm bars open, 7pm films start
The Astor Theatre, 1 Chapel Street, St Kilda
Film line-up and tickets here >>
See our La Sportiva climbing clothing range here.
DMM Dragonfly
Much-anticipated flexible-stem micro cam
We had a very small shipment of these arrive earlier in the year, but we're now re-stocked! These micro cams have had a lot of hype worldwide. Some of you might remember seeing them at our DMM Gear-Breaking Nights last year.
The DMM Dragonfly is a flexible-stem, double-axle micro cam. We've handled these, and they have a comfortable trigger with a narrow design. They're ideal for placing deep in narrow cracks, and for marginal placements. The DMM Dragonfly uses the 'magic' camming angle of 13.75 degrees, which is widely regarded as the optimum angle for the best combination of holding power and range.
We have six sizes: 1–6. The size 1 DMM Dragonfly is the smallest DMM certified climbing cam, with a range down to 7.8mm. The largest DMM Dragonfly, size 6, has a range that goes up to 28.3mm. The larger size Dragonflies (4, 5 and 6) complement the smaller DMM Dragon Cams, overlapping with size 00–1 DMM Dragons.
See new DMM Dragonfly Microcams here >>
New Mont Sleeping Range
It's had an overhaul!
The entire Mont sleeping bag range has had an overhaul. To help you understand the range, here's a brief overview.
The range is now comprised of the following series: the Spindrift Series, Helium Series, Brindabella Series, Warmlite Series, Zodiac Series, Zero Series and Expedition 8000 Series.
In a nutshell...
Mont Spindrift Series NEW >>
A very warm sleeping bag for alpine/expedition use. Shell fabric: Updated Hydronaute XT™ that is more waterproof and more breathable than before. Down: DWR-treated 825–850 loft.
Mont Helium Series >>
An ultralight sleeping bag for bushwalking/alpine situations where you need more warmth for less weight. Shell fabric: Ultralight nylon. Down: DWR-treated 800+ loft.
Mont Brindabella Series NEW >>
A warm sleeping bag for bushwalking/alpine use. Shell fabric: Updated Hydronaute XT™ that is more waterproof and more breathable than before. Down: DWR-treated 785–850 loft.
Mont Warmlite Series NEW >>
Warm for its weight this bushwalking/alpine sleeping bag series uses shell fabric that is 100% recycled. Shell fabric: New Hydronaute XT-R™ that is waterproof, breathable and made from 100% recycled materials. Down: DWR-treated 750+ loft.
Mont Zodiac Series >>
Ideal for bushwalking and travel. Shell fabric: Nylon. Down: DWR-treated 680–750 loft.
Mont Zero Series >>
The lightest full-sized sleeping bag on the market! Ideal for bushwalking, bike packing, cycle touring and travel. Shell fabric: Ultralight 'Anti-Gravity' nylon (7 denier!). Down: DWR-treated 825–850 loft.
Mont Expedition 8000 Series NEW – Arriving Soon
Seriously warm sleeping bag for the extreme cold of high-altitude mountaineering. Shell fabric: Updated Hydronaute XT™ that is more waterproof and more breathable than before. Down: DWR-treated 825–850 loft, and more down than any other Mont sleeping bag. Oversized boxfoot section so you can wear inner boots or down booties.
See our Mont sleeping bags >>
For more specifications, see our store
Sleeping Bag Guide >> (PDF download)
New In
La Sportiva Climb-in-Gym Tour 2019
@ Urban Climb
Thursday 28 November 2019
6pm – 9pm
Urban Climb, 29–41 Down St, Collingwood
The 2019 La Sportiva Climb-in-Gym Tour has been travelling around the country. It will make its last stop this year in Melbourne at Urban Climb Collingwood, and Bogong Equipment will be running this event.
We'll have the following models available for you to take for a spin:
La Sportiva Testarossa – unisex >>
Aggressive climbing shoe with unlined suede middle. Ideal for wide feet.
La Sportiva Python – unisex >>
Soft, sensitive, aggressive climbing shoe popular for competitions.
La Sportiva Skwama – men's and women's >>
A magic climbing shoe that handles both overhangs and slabs. Powerful flex.
La Sportiva Solution – men's and women's >>
The high-end bouldering and climbing shoe worn by the world's best.
La Sportiva Otaki – men's and women's >>
Everybody's favourite first performance climbing shoe. Edgy and supportive.
Read our guide to Bogong's La Sportiva Climbing Shoe Range >>
DMM Gear-Breaking Night
@ North Walls
There's no shortage of events for us these next few weeks... Bogong Equipment will be heading to North Walls climbing gym in Brunswick to set up our gear-breaking machine with a representative from DMM.
DMM Climbing staff Chris Rowlands is travelling over to Australia from Wales. Not only is he very knowledgeable on how gear works (and breaks) – Chris worked on the DMM factory floor before moving into its offices – and is thus the ideal person to discuss gear nerdism with, he'll also be bringing a suitcase full of DMM historical gear, new gear in the works and current gear for you to take a gander at.
This evening is a must-go for gear nerds. Bring along your old climbing equipment (that you're happy to break), put it in our gear-breaking machine and see how, where and at what force it breaks. Then, discuss! (Or, just stare.) This is a great evening to learn where and how gear breaks, and how strong it is.
On the night, we'll be selling special edition Australian DMM Tour carabiners. The proceeds will go toward local cliff care.
See our range of DMM gear >>
Bogong on Social
Did you know that Bogong Equipment is on Facebook and Instagram? We're keeping you guys updated with events, community updates and cool new stuff as it arrives in the store. To stay in the loop, follow our Facebook page and on Instagram at @bogongequipment
Bogong Equipment was founded in 1989. Everyone who works at Bogong Equipment is a climber, hiker, mountaineer or runner. We have first-hand experience in cragging, multiday bushwalking, alpine climbing and trail running. We use the gear we sell. That means, we can tell you how a product truly performs in the field. That's how we only select the best gear to stock our shelves.
Our stock room in our brick-and-mortar store on Little Bourke Street, in Melbourne, is filled with purpose-designed, technical equipment. With our vast selection of gear, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Especially if you don't know exactly what you're looking for. That's why we employ knowledgeable, experienced staff. We can help you get equipped for your remote trekking expedition, your ice-cap crossing, climbing your first peak or simply your next wander in the hills.
374 Little Bourke Street
Melbourne 3000
Australia
Tel: 03 9600 0599 | Fax: 03 9602 1997
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