Gear
Mammut's new Realization Pants feature built-in climbing harness
Swiss brand Mammut adds full-length trousers to its range featuring an integrated harness...
sugru: the colourful little bit of kit that could get you out of a fix
Our eye was caught by a different outdoor product at the recent Reliable Outdoor Kit Show at Kendal. One stand had a collection of gear with bright...
Zamberlan steps up for showtime with new boot models
It’s showtime in the outdoors world, with the giant Friedrichshafen gearfest followed by the smaller but equally goody-laden Kendal Outdoor Retail Show and the Reliable Outdoor Kit Show.
On test: midlayers
Midlayers are those vital pieces of clothing that are there to keep you warm on the hill, whether it’s as the main item or part of a layering system under a waterproof.
On test: waterproof trousers
This green and pleasant land owes its verdant nature mainly to one thing: rain. But it’s not so pleasant if you’re out on the hills and get cau...
Edelrid Satellite 20 UL: the rucksack that weighs less than a jacket
Climbing brand Edelrid has introduced a featherweight daysack weighing less than many waterproof jackets.
Fjӓllrӓven extends Keb clothing collection and Kånken backpack range
Europe’s outdoor manufacturers are gathering at the annual gearfest that is OutDoor at the moment – the venue where brands reveal what’s going to appear in the shops next year.
Gear companies reveal new goodies ahead of 'Fred' trade show
The annual beanfeast of outdoor goodies that is the OutDoor show in Germany is less than a month away.
Hanwag's Alta boot offers relief for walkers with bunions
A new boot from German brand Hanwag promises relief to walkers with bunions. The Alta model has been designed on a special ‘bunion last’ that p...
Falke's new compression walking socks claim to reduce cramp and fatigue
Compression clothing is widely used by sports enthusiasts, with various claims of enhanced performance and reduced fatigue.
Petzl extends NAO reactive lighting system to two Tikka headtorches
The introduction by French brand Petzl last year of its NAO model turned a few heads, with an innovative reactive lighting technology that automatically adjusted the light output of the headtorch according to need.
The Shark surfaces: Edelrid's crampon for all boots
It may still be the height of summer but gear manufacturers’ thoughts are already turning to winter.
On test: Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot
Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot Country of manufacture: Ireland Weight: 1247g Price: £190 Colour: grey/black/gold Material: laminated nylon cover; aluminium poles; nylon feet So you thought a cot was what a baby threw its dummy out of.
Zamberlan boots up with new Fitzroy and Trek Magic models
It may be warm in the great outdoors but gear manufacturers are already looking to winter with their latest offerings.
Platypus Big Zip Reservoir gains slimmed-down look for 2014
Hydration specialists Platypus unveiled a slimmed-down version of one of its favourite products at the Friedrichshafen trade show OutDoor.
On test: Hi-Tec Sierra Lite iWP boots
Hi-Tec Sierra Lite iWP boots Country of manufacture: China Weight: 1,250g/pair (size 9) Price: £124.99 Colour: grey/black/orange Material: uppers, Nubuck leather/textile/EVA; sole, rubber Crampon rating: B0 (not crampon compatible) grough rating: Performance 22/35 Comfort 28/35 Quality 6/10 Value for money 13/20 Total score: 69/100 The Sierra Lite WPi is a snazzy boot model, mixing small panels of grey leather with contrasting black EVA and mesh and pale grey fabric sections.
On test: brasher Naturale Trail/Naturale Travel socks
Brasher Naturale Trail/Naturale Travel socks Price: £11 to £12 Weight: not known Colour: grey/lime; grey/pink; grey/charcoal; ecru/lilac Fabric: bamboo viscose, nylon, Elastene, Lycra plus Coolmax polyester in Trail models Country of manufacture: UK Bamboo socks.
On test: Platypus Sprinter XT 35 rucksack
Platypus Sprinter XT 35 rucksack Country of manufacture: pack, China; hydration reservoir, USA Weight: 1,185g including water reservoir Price: £130 Colour: molten lava (red) Material: 210D PU-coated diamond ripstop nylon, 210D PU-coated Oxford nylon, YKK zips Washing instructions: hand wash only with non-detergent soap and hang dry The Sprinter XT 35 is a sturdy daysack with a capacity of 33 litres, with an additional 3 litres for the Platypus hydration reservoir, with which it came.
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