I'm just coming to the end of a book called Aftershock by one Jules Mountain. Throughout he keeps referring to DOWNING jackets, DOWNING sleeping bags etc.
I can't say I've ever heard of DOWNING clothing etc. Are there such thing(in the context of cold weather items/mountaineering)? If not I'm at a loss to know why he uses the term.
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News New National Park for Ireland
The Irish Government today announced the creation of a new National Park, the country's eighth. Located on the Dingle Peninsula, Páírc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí includes the rugged Conor Pass, the unique island of Sceilg Mhichíl, and Mount Brandon, one of...