Gear
Innovative Helinox Swivel Chair picks up outdoor recreation award
Innovative design helped the new lightweight Helinox camping chair to an award at the recent ISPO event.
On test: headtorches
A good headtorch is an essential piece of kit for anyone heading out on the hills in the UK. Mountain rescuers say many of their callouts are to wa...
ISPO award for innovative Berghaus jacket combining two waterproof fabrics
Berghaus has gained an award for the second year running at the ISPO show for one of its MtnHaus designs.
New Berghaus softshell Ortler Waterproof Pant hits the shops
Berghaus’s new Ortler waterproof trousers offer softshell stretchiness combined with a waterproof lining.
On test: Sherpa Adventure Gear Nangpala insulated jacket
Price: £250 Weight: 420g Fabric: shell, polyester; insulation: PrimaLoft Gold 750 down/synthetic mix.
On test: three- to four-season walking boots
Designing a three- to four-season boot is asking a lot of footwear manufacturers. Can you really buy one pair of boots that will see you right thro...
Pack a pair of SnowSpikes this winter – like snow chains for your feet
The first snows of the season have already dusted some of the UK’s mountain tops, so walkers need to turn their thoughts to winter.
The North Face joins other brands in new responsible down standard
More international outdoor brands have signed up to a scheme aimed at ensuring humane treatment of birds used for down, which is used as clothing insulation.
On test: softshell jackets
Why buy a softshell jacket? These tops sit somewhere between a conventional ‘hardshell’ waterproof and a fleece. They will block the wind bette...
US footwear brand Keen moves production of three models to Europe
An American footwear brand has opened a European manufacturing base four years after setting up its own factory in Portland, Oregon.
Experts warn hazardous cheap crampons could bend when used
Mountain experts have warned of the dangers of buying substandard crampons. The British Mountaineering Council said cheap crampons on sale ‘on th...
ISPO gold award for Sherpa Kirtipur Jacket that takes four days to knit
An outdoors jacket that takes four days to hand knit has scooped a top award. Sherpa Adventure Gear’s Kirtipur Sweater Jacket was named a gold wi...
New Craghoppers lightweight range offers sub-1kg for less than £150
A new range from outdoors brand Craghoppers is aimed at lightening your load without lightening your wallet too much.
Santa's little help: our guide to Christmas stocking fillers for the outdoors fan
As the festive season bears down upon us, grough thought we’d give you a few hints for gifts and stocking fillers for the outdoors person in your life.
Berghaus offers helpful hints on washing your down jacket as winter looms
It’s getting nippy out there, as winter starts to take a grip on the UK. So now’s the time to root out that down jacket that lurks at the back ...
Now in the shops: MSR WindBoiler stove offering superfast cook times
An award-winning lightweight stove is now on sale after more than two years in development. MSR’s WindBoiler personal stove system is in the shop...
Patagonia marks ethical move upwards with 100 per cent traceable down
Major outdoor brand Patagonia says it has achieved a milestone in ethical sourcing of the insulation used in its clothing.
Nikwax man floats idea of hydrophobic down in sleeping bag stunt
In the words of so many television programmes: don’t try this at home; or on your local tarn, for that matter.
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4 Cragfast scrambler rescued from Striding Edge in seven-hour operation
5 Pennine Way charity walker's challenge ends with ankle injury on the Cheviots
6 On test: Zamberlan Salathé Trek GTX boots reviewed
7 Phone satellite feature helps lost Kinder Scout walkers summon rescuers
8 Longtown team's anniversary plea for past members and casualties to get in touch
9 On test: Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX boots reviewed
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4 Helvellyn walker dies after falling 300ft from Striding Edge (1)
5 £1,000 prizes up for grabs if you can find 'mystery' OS trig points (1)
6 Summer holidays' start prompts Lakeland rescuers' plea to reduce 'avoidable' callouts (1)
7 Phone satellite feature helps lost Kinder Scout walkers summon rescuers (1)
8 Pennine Way charity walker's challenge ends with ankle injury on the Cheviots (1)
9 Rescuers searching for missing walker Ruth Betts find body on An Garbhanach (1)
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