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.

Nordic children's outdoors brand Reima takes over Finnish Baby Box company

A Nordic brand that has recently launched its children’s outdoor clothing range in the UK has expanded with the acquisition of a specialist baby goods supplier.

On test: HJ Hall Extreme ProTrek socks reviewed

Price: £13.75 Country of manufacture: UK Weight: 108g/pair Colour: green/blue/grey Material: 42 per cent merino wool; 42 per cent acrylic; 11 per cent polyamide; 5 per cent Elastane Sizes: S-XXL, for shoe sizes from 3-15 Wash: 30C These British-made walking socks from Leicestershire-based company HJ Hall are part of the ProTrek range and have a high merino wool content which helped keep down odour during our prolonged tests.

On test: Teva Arrowood Lux shoes reviewed

Price: £100 Country of manufacture: Vietnam Weight: 732g/pair Colour: brown Sizes: men’s 6-13; women’s 3-9 The Arrowood Lux shoes are the latest development from Teva based on its Float-Lite midsole and outsole combination.

New Primus stoves and bottles cater for trekking campers

Swedish brand Primus, a byword for stove technology, is introducing two new models to its range for 2017.

On test: lightweight tents reviewed

Camping is one of our favourite ways of enjoying the great outdoors. Sleeping in a tent and waking to a beautiful countryside or mountain scene is ...

Vango unveils new innovations as the brand celebrates 50 years

Fifty years ago, one of the UK’s best known outdoor brands was born. Vango came about because it was viewed by its founder Alastair Moodie that i...

On test: Norrøna Falketind PrimaLoft 100 Vest reviewed

Price: £139 Colour: blue/grey Weight: 232g Material: shell, polyamide; stretch panels, 53 per cent polyester, 38 per cent polyamide, 9 per cent Elastane; lining, recycled polyester Insulation: PrimaLoft Silver Insulation Active Country of manufacture: Vietnam Wash: 40C Sizes: men’s S-XL; women’s XS-L It’s easy to think only of winter when considering insulated clothing, but anyone who has stood on a windy mountain top in the height of summer and felt the chill will appreciate there’s a year-round place for some warmth in the hill-goer’s pack.

Bridgedale makes the grade for Duke of Edinburgh's Award list for eighth year

A UK sock brand has received a seal of approval from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for the eighth year on the trot.