Gear
On test: camp foods reviewed
We've slaved over a hot camp stove to evaluate 15 different prepared foods: breakfasts, main meals and desserts, to find the top outdoor cuisine.
Kendal Mountain Festival visitors will be able to step into giant ThermoPlume snowglobe
Visitors to Kendal Mountain Festival later this year will be offered the chance to step into a giant snowglobe.
On test: lightweight camping stoves reviewed
You’ve spent the day on the trail or on the hill, got to your campsite and the tent’s up. One of the joys of the great outdoors is that meal at...
On test: technical t-shirts reviewed
When the sun’s out and you’re heading for the hills, you need a top that’s going to keep you at the right temperature and provide the comfort necessary to enjoy your trip into the countryside.
On test: MSR Elixir 1 tent reviewed
Price: £200 Weight: 2,048g Material: inner, 40 denier ripstop nylon/20 denier nylon mesh; fly, 68 denier ripstop polyester with polyurethane and 1,500mm HH waterproofing Packed size: 48cm x 16cm Colour: grey/red Country of manufacture: Vietnam The Elixir 1 is a new addition to MSR’s range of backpacking tents.
On test: softshell jackets reviewed
It could be argued a softshell jacket is a solution looking for a problem. But we find them very useful in those marginal conditions where you migh...
On test: duffel bags reviewed
For anyone embarking on an adventurous trip or who just needs to cart lots of gear to the base of a crag or to the campsite, a duffel bag is a useful piece of kit.
On test: waterproof trousers reviewed
Heading for the great outdoors in the UK almost always means being prepared for wet weather. Even in the height of summer, showers or persistent ra...
On test: Lowe Alpine Aeon 27 rucksack reviewed
Price: £90 Weight: 828g Colour: red Rated capacity: 27 litres Country of manufacture: Vietnam The Aeon 27 is part of a new range introduced by Lowe Alpine aimed at multi-activity users.
PrimaLoft unveils its 'gamechanger' Bio insulation, recycled and biodegradable
The company that supplies synthetic insulation to some of the top outdoor brands has unveiled a new biodegradable version of its product.
On test: Hoka One One Torrent shoe reviewed
Price: £100 Colour: green Weight: 558g/pair (size 9½) Construction: synthetic material and mesh uppers Rubber outsole and TPU rand Country of manufacture: Vietnam Sole stiffness: 3/10 Waterproofing: none Women’s version: yes Sizes: men’s 6½-14½ (40-50); women’s 3½-9½ (36-44) The Torrent has been designed for trailrunning, with Hoka One One saying the shoe offers both the brand’s renowned underfoot cushioning while retaining the feel and agility to cope with the uneven ground likely to be encountered on the trail.
Summer's nearly over - welcome to spring 2019
How to predict what’s going to be in the outdoor shops next year? When we dug out the grough crystal ball things were as hazy as Ben Nevis’s su...
On test: Montane Halogen 25 rucksack reviewed
Price: £80 Weight: 868g Colour: black Capacity: 25 litres Country of manufacture: Vietnam This daypack from Montane is ideal for summer trips to the hills or countryside, with a capacity that will swallow all you’re likely to need for day in the great outdoors.
On test: Pacsafe Dry 15L Anti-theft Portable Safe reviewed
Price: £179.90 Weight: 1,176g Colour: pale brown Country of manufacture: China Pacsafe is probably best known in the outdoor world for its anti-theft backpack protectors, but the brand also has an extensive range of bags and rucksacks designed with protection against crime.
On test: LifeSaver Liberty Bottle reviewed
Price: £124.99 Weight: 544g Removes: cysts, bacteria, viruses, chlorine, off-tastes, odours Clean water is an essential for outdoor enthusiasts and, while it’s relatively simple to fill a bottle or hydration system at home before you set out, carrying a large quantity of water carries a weight penalty: one kilo for every litre.
Berghaus kits out women's polar team in quest to expand female gear range
Outdoors gear brand Berghaus has supplied a polar expedition in a quest to develop clothing and other products specifically for women.
Bridgedale unveils its first waterproof sock range for outdoor fans
Outdoors sock specialist Bridgedale has developed its first waterproof range. The Storm sock collection will be in shops from May and uses a HydroT...
On test: Danner Mountain 600 boots reviewed
Price: £140.95 Weight: 1,098g/pair Country of manufacture: Vietnam Sizes: men’s medium width 7-14; wide 8-13; women’s medium width 6-11 Uppers: suede Waterproofing: Danner Dry Danner is a US brand, based in the Pacific North-West, with its roots in making industrial boots.
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