01/12/08 : VANGO become an Official Supporter
River and Mercantile Team Helmut are delighted to announce that Vango, owned & distributed by AMG Group Ltd, are supporting the team with a wide range of essential kit, ranging from cargo bags, sleeping mats, cooking stoves, trekking poles & Wayfarer food. Stephen Newlands, MD of AMG Group Ltd, didn’t hesitate for a moment when approached for his support of River and Mercantile Team Helmut.
AMG Group, one of the UK’s most successful companies within the Fashion & Outdoor Leisure sectors, owns and distributes an impressive portfolio of premier footwear, outdoor and snow brands, each with their own unique brand identity and product range. Throughout its 40 years, Vango has remained at the forefront of product innovation and design and has produced market leading tents, rucsacs and sleeping bags to meet the demands of campers, mountaineers, climbers and walkers. Over a 30 year period, Vango equipment was used on more or less every major expedition to leave Britain including all the Everest climbs. Legendary figures such as Chris Bonnington and Doug Scott were frequently equipped with Vango products during their extreme expedition. River and Mercantile Team Helmut are therefore very proud to be associated with such heritage.