The 2000s marked the era of the ‘Gram-Counters.’ Terra Nova entered the Guinness World Records for the first time with the Laserlite, kickstarting a revolution in lightweight backpacking. This decade showcases our obsession with stripping away weight without sacrificing the strength required for the world’s harshest environments.
Poles require maintenance and care to perform at their best Modern Aluminium Alloy tent poles are designed to be work perfectly with the latest generation of lightweight performance tents. Whilst we use the optimum tent poles for each model the…
In 1960-61 a team led by Eric Shipton was the first to cross the Patagonian ice cap from North to South, a 48 day, 210km feat of endurance that has never been repeated along the same route. This December a…
Beyond Endurance South Georgia Expedition 2008 Stephen Venables returned recently from his third visit to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. His first expedition, during the southern summer of 1989-90, made the first ascent of Mount Carse; then in 2000…
Update: Wendy and Paul (and Havoc, of course) are set to finish their mammoth trek in the next few weeks, a full month ahead of schedule! All of us at Terra Nova congratulate them on their efforts and wish them…
Modern day adventurer Joff Summerfield is all set to fulfil a lifetime ambition to cycle around the world. By anyone’s standards, this is an ambitious project, but the single detail that makes his venture all the more remarkable is that…
In March 2008, a team of two attempted to ski 200km across an ice cap a quarter the size of Wales, unaided and with temperatures reaching as low as -60°C, with an aim of inspiring young people into exploration and…
A finish date of 1st June 2008 has now been set! Rosie has successfully reached the East Coast of the USA and will be runnig through Manhattan tomorrow (03/10/07). After this she “only” has Nova Scotia, Greenland and Iceland to…
Terra Nova tents have been selected by the Caudwell Xtreme Everest team for their pioneering expedition to complete vital medical research at high altitude. The trip will be followed by the BBC’s Horizon team, and receive primetime screening over 2…
Steve Perry took his winter ascent of Britain’s toughest long distance walk down to the wire, finishing on his deadline day of 31st March. Having started on the 1st December 2005 he has been through 121 days of adventure, climbing…
In October and November 2006 Julie-Ann Clyma and Roger Payne will be attempting first ascents of various peaks above the Singkhamo Glacier in North Sikkim. Sikkim is a small Indian state situated in the Eastern Himalayas and boarders China, Nepal…
Once again, Terra Nova has teamed up with mountaineer Nigel Vardy as he attempts to climb the 7 highest mountains on the world’s 7 largest islands. These being: Penny Ice CapBaffin Island GunnbjornsfjeldGreenland Mt. FujiJapan Mt. KinabaluBorneo Gunung KerinciSumatra Carstensz…
A team of paraplegic and able-bodied sea kayakers will be the first inclusive team to embark on a 1000 mile, three month journey following the historical ‘Inside Passage’ along British Columbia’s coastline to the fjords and glacial mountains of Alaska.…
Which weighs more – a bag of sugar or a tent? Leading British tent and outdoor clothing manufacturer, Terra Nova Equipment, has designed one of the world’s lightest tents which is equivalent in weight to a bag of sugar. The…
Alfreton-based Terra Nova Equipment, leading British manufacturer of tents and outdoor clothing, is one of the primary sponsors of a kayaking expedition-with-a-difference. A team of paraplegic and able-bodied sea kayakers, including Matlock man Tony Hocking, will be the first inclusive…
Terra Nova Equipment, leading British tent and outdoor clothing manufacturer, has introduced three new bivi bags under its Wild Country brand. Tentless travellers looking to minimise weight or pack size to be carried have three options from Wild Country, including…
Terra Nova Equipment, leading British tent and outdoor clothing manufacturer, has introduced three new bivi bags under its Wild Country brand. Tentless travellers looking to minimise weight or pack size to be carried have three options from Wild Country, including…
Ultra runners of the UK will be tested to their limits in an endurance race-with-a- difference supported by Alfreton-based Terra Nova Equipment. The Marathon of Britain, a 170 mile/272km, 6-day race will see more than 50 runners competing from Great…
Nigel Vardy lost his toes and most of his fingers when he was stranded in a storm during his first expedition to conquer Mount McKinley in 1999. However, this did not discourage him from trying once again in April 2003…
Sally Tyler of Fort Boyisand, Plymouth has won the record breaking tent which sheltered explorer Andrew Cooney on his successful expedition to become the youngest ever person to walk to the South Pole. The tent, offered by sponsor Terra Nova…
Terra Nova Equipment has launched a completely revamped range of tents for 2003 – under the Wild Country brand. The collection has something to suit every lifestyle from novice and family users to serious campers and outdoor enthusiasts. The collection…
Terra Nova Equipment has developed its most radical and innovative tent to date. The Terra Nova Eclipse combines the best technical performance with a lightweight and stable design. The company has designed the new tent to combat the stability problems…
Severe frostbite and exposure have not deterred one Derbyshire man from returning to the Arctic for the first time in four years, with the support of Alfreton-based Terra Nova Equipment, the British manufacturer of tents and high-performance outdoor gear. Nigel…
In April 2003, the Eagle Ski Club, led by Rob Collister, left the UK for India in a bid to be the first team to ski the Black Peak, or Kalanag. At 20,956ft / 6387m, Kalanag demands caution and respect,…
A great British expedition is being supported by a great British tent manufacturer. Derbyshire-based Terra Nova Equipment is set to support Steve Perry as he attempts the “Ultimate Land’s End to John O’Groats” expedition. In addition to walking the 1000…
Terra Nova has been part of a world record-breaking expedition. When Andrew Cooney, 23, an officer in the Territorial Army, became the youngest person ever to walk to the South Pole, he was supported by Alfreton-based Terra Nova Equipment. The…
Terra Nova Equipment has appointed Mark Vallance, the founder of Wild Country Ltd, as a non-executive director of the company. Altrincham-born Mark brings to his appointment wide experience in the outdoor industry and has been brought on board to provide…
Terra Nova tents have been breaking new ground once again. James Tobin and Carolyn Sharples have completed a pioneering journey from Beijing to London by tandem trike supported by Terra Nova Equipment. “Fascinating, rewarding and very hard work” Were the…
For most of 2002, James Tobin and Carolyn Sharples were pioneering an environmentally friendly journey from Beijing to London by tandem trike. The 16,000km Trike It expedition was supported by Terra Nova Equipment, which provided tents, sleeping bags and clothing…
To celebrate her 40th birthday Lorraine didn’t fancy a party, or a nice meal out with friends, she decided on something more adventureous altogether; an ascent of all 284 Scotish Munro’s. Not happy to summit these 1 or 2 at…
