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How we test Feather Flight: What it takes to make luggage last

From real world travel to lab testing, see how Feather Flight luggage is tested to last.Β 

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We've been obsessed with merino for years. Here's why.

Cold morning. Sweaty climb. Breezy summit. One layer. Here's why merino wool is the ultimate fabric for shoulder season and every season in between.

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Puffer Jacket Off-Season: How to store, repair and prep your down jacket for next winter

Here's how to clean, store and repair your down jacket the right way, so it's ready to go when ...

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exLIGHT Exoskeleton Explained: Lightest carry-on luggage design

Discover the lightest carry-on luggage (just1.6kg) with exLIGHT exoskeleton technology. Award-winning design behind one of the best carry-on luggage.Β 

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How to pack a carry-on for an adventure trip (without checking a bag)

There’s a certain kind of freedom that comes from travelling with lightweight carry-on luggage, walking straight past the baggage carousel. No waiting. No worrying. Just stepping into a new place with everything you need already by your side.

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Introducing Feather Flight. Award‑winning design, now in more sizes.

What is Kathmandu Feather Flight? Discover our award‑winning lightweight carry‑on luggage range, now in new spinner and check‑in sizes. Β 

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Feather Flight care & repair: Keeping your luggage adventure‑ready

Your Feather Flight luggage is built for real travel. The early starts, tight connections, long walks, and the moments where plans shift.Β It’sΒ designed to handle the journey, but a little care along the way helps keep it performing years to come.Β 

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Hard-Shell vs Soft-Shell Luggage: How to choose the right bag for your adventure

EveryΒ travellerΒ has a story about their luggage. The hero that survived a long-haul beating, or the one thatΒ didn’tΒ make it out of the first airport.Β ChoosingΒ betweenΒ hard-shell and soft-shell luggageΒ isn’tΒ just a practical decision;Β it’sΒ a reflection of how you move.Β 

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How to Prepare for a Day Hike | Advice from Gemma McCaw

AΒ dayΒ hike is no walk in the park. WhetherΒ it’sΒ flat in the forest, up a mountain, or navigati...

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