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On test: Hi-Tec Sierra Lite iWP boots
Hi-Tec's stylish boots are suited to low-level walking in comfort...
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.
New Gore-Tex Pro jackets arrive in Ellis Brigham and Cotswold stores
Two retail groups are boasting the arrival of jackets with Gore-Tex’s latest breathable, waterproof fabric.
Result offers a mid-layer fleece for just £10
How about this? A mid-layer fleece for just £10. Result’s bargain R112X Core Micron Fleece might not have the snappiest name, nor is it covered ...
On test: Salomon Eskape GTX hiking shoe and 1,000 Mile Ultra Performance Sock
On test: Salomon Eskape GTX shoe Country of manufacture: Vietnam Weight: 780g a pair of (size 44/9½) Price: £100 Colour: grey/orange Material: uppers, textile; sole, rubber 1,000 Mile Ultra Performance Sock Colour: white/grey Country of manufacture: EU Weight: not known Price: £9.49 Material: 35 per cent cotton, 32 per cent nylon, 24 per cent polyester, 8 per cent Cupron, 1 per cent Spandex The Salomon Eskape GTX is the brand’s lightweight hiking shoe with, even in the British summer, the essential Gore-Tex waterproof lining.
Berghaus introduces lightweight softshell jackets for summer
With warmer weather – hopefully – on the horizon, Berghaus has introduced a range of lightweight softshell jackets.
Karrimor unveils £150 technical waterproof jacket
A full technical waterproof jacket for less than £150 is Karrimor’s latest offering. Featuring three-layer eVent fabric, the Elite Phantom has, ...
German brand Vaude updates its tent range for British market
A range of tents designed specifically for the British market has been updated. Vaude launched its Terra tents last year and announced the collecti...
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...
On test: Water-to-Go filtration system bottle
Water-to-Go water filtration system Colour: black or white Weight: 170g Price: £25.00, with one filter.
On test: E-Case eSeries 9 waterproof smartphone case
E-Case eSeries 9 Price: £22.99 Weight: 41g Colour: blue, grey, green, orange Country of manufacture: USA Compartment length: 15.5 cm Compartment width: 9cm Few of us now venture into the great outdoors without some electronic gizmos and many of us will carry a smartphone on to the hills.
On test: Salomon Quest 4D GTX boots
On test: Salomon Quest 4D GTX boots Country of manufacture: China Weight: 1,350g a pair (size 44/9½); women’s 1,100g a pair (size 38/5) Price: £155 Colour: grey/black Material: uppers, Nubuck leather/textile; sole, rubber Crampon rating: B0 (not crampon compatible) grough rating: Performance 28/35 Comfort 31/35 Quality 8/10 Value for money 14/20 Total score: 81/100 The Salomon Quest 4D, supplied to grough by retailer Snow + Rock, is a thoroughly modern boot, full of good looking features, and uses a combination of Nubuck leather and textile, along with the company’s 4D chassis to keep weight low.
Polartec fabrics combined in Marmot Nabu waterproof jacket
Marmot’s latest waterproof jacket is the result of another team up with high-tech fabrics from Polartec.
PHD's new Wafer range: lightweight camp-wear at a price
Gear brand PHD has introduced its lightest ever range of insulated clothing, designed to keep you warm on cold camps or in huts.
Osprey's new women's Kyte rucksack joins updated Aether and Aeriel
Rucksack experts Osprey have three new offerings for walkers and backpackers. The Aether and Ariel series are large packs tailored for men and wome...
Zamberlan's Crosser shoe is aimed at speed hikers
Zamberlan, best known for its walking boots, has produced a new lightweight shoe for spring. The Crosser is especially aimed at ‘those who love s...
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