Gear
On test: Berghaus Light Trek Hydroshell Jacket
Will Berghaus's new Hydroshell membrane convince the outdoor world there's more to waterproofing than Gore-Tex?.
Superfeet's Fit Pods will allow in-store custom footbed production
Visitors to selected outdoor retailers in the New Year may see shoppers sitting with their feet up – and resting on a curious green machine.
Samsonite says Gregory will continue as separate brand after acquiring rucksack specialists
The new owners of the Gregory, best known for its rucksacks, said they will continue to operate the outdoors brand separately and with the same sales structure in Europe.
PrimaLoft claims a first with new down-synthetic blend for outdoor gear
PrimaLoft has revealed what it says is the world’s first hybrid insulation. The US-based brand said its Gold Down Blend filling fuses 70 per cent...
Sierra Designs brings its alternative view of outdoor gear to the UK
A sleeping bag you can walk around in; an upside-down tent design and waterproof chaps to keep your legs dry: welcome to the world of Sierra Designs.
Grivel claims 'revolutionary' Twin Gate carabiner is faster and safer
Recently on show at Kendal’s Outdoor Retail Show was a piece of climbing gear its makers claim will revolutionise a vital item in cragrats’ gear bag.
On test: X Socks Trekking Expedition Short socks
Price: £17.99/pair Country of manufacture: Italy Weight: 56g/pair (size 42-44) Colour: grey/black Material: 33 per cent nylon; 28 per cent merino wool; 14 per cent Robur; 12 per cent Mythlan; 9 per cent silk; 4 per cent Elastene Wash: 40C, wash inside out, no fabric conditioner Socks: the least glamorous and possibly the most overlooked piece of outdoor gear.
On test: outdoor t-shirts
If you’re heading for the hills in warmer weather, a good technical t-shirt will make your outing more comfortable.
Lowe Alpine reveals new additions to rucksack range
An annual gathering on the edge of the Lake District gives outdoor brands the opportunity to show off new products that will appear in shops next year.
'Game changer' PrimaLoft Down Blend gains experts' award for innovation
A panel of outdoor experts has chosen a new insulation filling for an award for innovation. PrimaLoft’s Performance Down Blend was described by t...
On test: X-Bionic Trekking Summerlight t-shirt
X-Bionic Trekking Summerlight t-shirt Price: £65 Country of manufacture: Italy Weight: 114g Colour: black Recommended wash: 40C Material: 86 per cent polyamide; 12 per cent Elastane; 2 per cent polypropylene Sizes: men’s S/M, L/XL, XXL; women’s XS, S/M, L/XL.
On test: walking poles
Walking or trekking poles tend to be a bit of a Marmite piece of kit: opponents hate them; advocates wouldn’t go into the great outdoors without them.
Force Ten offers the chance to rent a tent before you buy
Outdoor enthusiasts are being offered the chance to try out a leading brand’s tents before they commit to buying them.
Primus Winter Gas gains top award at Outdoor Trade Show
An innovative new fuel system for campers has picked up the top award at the UK’s biggest outdoor trade show.
Petzl Myo RXP headtorch gets a boost with new LED offering more power
One of Petzl’s favourite headtorches will get a boost with an upgraded LED. A new model of the Myo RXP will boast illumination of 280 lumens, up ...
New Gore-Tex Surround membrane on show in Meindl and Zamberlan shoes
One of the big buzz products on display at the recent Kendal Outdoor Retail Show was Gore-Tex’s new Surround technology for footwear.
On test: Coleman Aravis 2 lightweight tent
Price: £149.99 Country of manufacture: China Weight: 2.42kg Poles: aluminium Fly and groundsheet: polyester Coleman’s new two-person trekking tent comes in firmly towards the budget end of lightweight tents.
On test: lightweight waterproof jackets
During warmer months, you don’t necessarily want to pack a full-on mountain waterproof when you head into the great outdoors, but you still need some protection when showers threaten.
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