Gear
On test: Water-to-Go filtration system bottle
This simple filtered water bottle will provide clean hydration when in the great outdoors...
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...
Silva introduces Dry Bag range to keep the rain off walkers' gear
Silva, the Swedish brand best known for its compasses, is launching a range of dry bags to keep the rain off walkers gear.
Bergans of Norway softshell jackets aimed at active outdoor fans
Two softshells from Bergans of Norway are pitched at active outdoor fans, with one weighing in at just 550g.
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...
On test: brasher Supalite Active GTX boots
brasher Supalite Active GTX boots Colour: grey/black (men's); carbon/grey (women's) Country of manufacture: China Weight: 1,048g a pair of (size nine) Price: £130 Brasher Hillwalker Socks Colour: grey/dark grey (men’s); lilac/purple (women’s) Country of manufacture: UK Price: £11 These new offerings from brasher are firmly aimed at the lightweight end of the walking market.
Odlo turns to Gore-Tex for its summer outdoor range
Switzerland-based outdoor brand Odlo has announced a partnership with Gore for its new clothing range.
On test: Black Diamond ReVolt headtorch
Black Diamond ReVolt headtorch Price: £69.99 Weight: 100g including three NiMH batteries; 97g with alkaline batteries Illuminating power: 90 lumens with NiMH rechargeables; 110 lumens with AAA alkaline batteries Colour: metallic citron Country of manufacture: China The Black Diamond ReVolt headtorch is rechargeable via a USB cable, meaning travellers on the move can use any device with a USB output, such as laptops, a car USB socket or solar panels to boost the batteries back up for further use.
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