Gear
New Berghaus boots will feature its AQ waterproof system for first time
Berghaus's Expeditor range is aimed at moderate hiking and everyday use...
Eider's Whymper jacket offers top-notch Polartec comfort – at a price
Are you sitting down? Then we’ll tell you about the latest high-tech jacket from French brand Eider. But be warned: there’s a sting in the tail...
On test: Sidas 3 Feet Mid Arch insoles
Sidas 3 Feet Mid Arch insoles Price: £30 a pair Material: bamboo top cover; EVA shell Weight (pair) 90g Sizes: XS to XXL (shoe size 2-3 to 12-13) Country of manufacture: South Korea There’s glamorous outdoor gear that shouts top fashion or high technology.
New Snugpak sleeping bags feature built-in mosquito nets
Sleeping-bag brand Snugpak has launched a new range incorporating built-in antibacterial technology and mosquito nets.
Gold for Haglöfs Roca II softshell as Swedish firm bags four ISPO awards
A softshell jacket from Swedish brand Haglöfs has been named a gold winner at the giant ISPO trade show in Munich.
The North Face scoops Munich trade show awards with backpack and softshell
An innovative backpack and a softshell jacket have won awards for The North Face at one of Europe’s biggest trade shows.
On test: Marmot Project Alpha Jacket
On test: Marmot Project Alpha Jacket Price: £180 Weight: 439g Fabric: shell, combination of panels of 100 per cent nylon; 53 per cent polyester, 38 per cent nylon, nine per cent Elastene.
On test: Sherpa Lithang jacket and Tsepun baselayer
Sherpa Adventure Gear Lithang 3-Layer Jacket Price: £200 Weight: 543g (men’s); 432g (women’s) Fabric: Polyester main body with polyester panels.
Eider and Marmot unveil Polartec Alpha jackets ahead of ISPO trade show
Outdoor gear manufacturers are giving a tantalising glimpse of some of their upcoming goodies ahead of one of Europe’s biggest trade shows.
New SmartWool sports bra range designed by active women for outdoor fans
Women working for US brand SmartWool have created their own sports bra range to improve comfort while tackling outdoor activities.
MSR unveils new Deploy and Flight trekking poles for next winter
MSR, the Seattle-based brand best known for its lightweight stoves, has introduced a new walking pole collection for next winter season.
Craghoppers gear will protect celebs in Comic Relief Zambezi ordeal
Gear brand Craghoppers will provide protective clothing for a bunch of celebrities who plan to paddle the Zambezi river to raise cash for Comic Relief.
Gender-specific Osprey Xenith and Xena rucksacks aimed at distance trekkers
Osprey has unveiled a range of gender specific rucksacks aimed at long-distance trekkers and expeditioners.
Sidas insoles will ease the pain for Sir Ranulph Fiennes's Coldest Journey
Outdoors footwear specialist Sidas has stepped in to help adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes complete one of the toughest challenges ever attempted.
Two trailrunning shoe models unveiled by Karrimor
Karrimor, the venerable old British brand that can trace its origins to 1946 when it started making bicycle bags, is now owned by Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct group.
brasher's Fellmaster boot makes the grade for Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Boot brand brasher has received the seal of approval for one of its models from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Osprey and Brunton aim their new gear at technology users
There will be more innovation on show in Munich when Osprey reveals a series of rucksacks aimed at the ‘urbanite’.
Helly Hansen adds trail-running gear to its spring collection
Fast-moving outdoor fans are catered for with Helly Hansen’s additions to its spring 2013 training collection.
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