On test: Fjällräven Abisko trekking tights reviewed

Price: £130 Colour: dark grey Weight: 348g (size L) Material: 82 per cent polyamide, 18 per cent Elastane; 62 per cent polyamide, 16 per cent aramid, 12 per cent Elastane, 10 per cent polyester; 88 per cent polyamide, 12 per cent Elastane Country of manufacture: Lithuania Sizes: men’s XS-XXXL; women’s XXS-XXL Recommended wash: 40C We’re not big fans of having trousers flapping around in the wind when we’re on the mountains, so these trekking tights from the Swedish brand caught our eye when they were introduced earlier this year.

On test: Columbia Trient Outdry Shoe reviewed

Price: £130 Colour: black/grey Weight: 852g/pair (size 9½) Construction: fabric/synthetic uppers/Vibram outsole Waterproofing: Outdry Country of manufacture: China Sole stiffness: 2/10 Sizes: men’s 6-14 (40-47); women’s 3-10 (36-43) The Columbia Trient Outdry is part of the brand’s Montrail collection, given a fresh push by the company this spring.

Outdoors brand Berghaus steps up its sustainability stance with new ethical measures

Leading outdoors brand Berghaus is pledging to remove a controversial chemical treatment from its clothing by the year 2020 as part of a continuing move to reduce its manufacturing environmental and social impact.

New Montane drone service offers outdoor fans delivery straight to the hilltop

A UK outdoors brand is promising its fastest ever delivery service, thanks to a new high-tech innovation.

On test: Primus Micron Trail Stove reviewed

Price: £60 Weight: 86g (plus 10g storage bag) Fuel: propane/butane Country of manufacture: EU This new backpacking stove from Primus fits in the palm of the hand when folded, and tips the scales at less than 90g.

Patagonia enters sleeping bag market, 45 years after founder's first model

Some projects take a while to fruition, and a new sleeping bag from Patagonia is a case in point. The brand’s founder Yvon Chouinard made himself...

On test: insulated jackets reviewed

An insulated jacket is an essential piece of kit for anyone heading for the hills during winter. Temperatures can drop markedly as you ascend, and ...

Want to feel a bit chirpier? How about a Yumpa energy bar, with added crickets

Price: £19.99 for nine bars Weight: 54g (45g ℮) Energy per pack: 198-202 kcal per bar If you thought eating insects was only for c-list celebrities in the Australian jungle, think again.

On test: Hoka One One Speedgoat shoes reviewed

Price: £120 Colour: black/green Weight: 582g/pair (size 9) Construction: fabric/synthetic uppers/Vibram outsole Waterproofing: none Country of manufacture: Vietnam Sole stiffness: 2/10 Sizes: men’s 6½-13½ (40-49⅓); women’s 3½-9½ (36-44) The curious name of these trailrunning shoes comes from the Utah skyrunning race organised by Karl Meltzer and his input is also central to the design of this footwear.