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Marmot jackets among first to use Polartec's new breathable Alpha insulation
Polartec's new Alpha insulation is claimed to be the most breathable yet, and will start appearing in outdoor wear later this year.
Spiro Bodyfit compression baselayer claims to increase muscle performance
They grace the bodies of all sorts of athletes, from Olympians to rugby prop forwards, and now compression garments are on offer for outdoor enthusiasts.
On test: Patagonia Capilene 4 Expedition Weight Bottoms
On test: Patagonia Capilene 4 Expedition Weight Bottoms Price: £70 Weight: 153g men's; 130g women's Fabric: Polartec Power Dry High Efficiency, 91 per cent polyester; nine per cent Spandex Colours: Forge Grey or Black (men's), Nickel/Grey or Black (women's) Sizes: XS to XL Country of manufacture: Colombia We’ve had these baselayer bottoms for a couple of months but only now, with the onset of cold conditions, are we able to put them to the test properly.
Anti-allergen certification for Trangoworld self-inflating mattresses
Self-inflating mattresses from Spanish outdoor brand Trangoworld have been certified to an international standard guaranteeing their anti-allergenic qualities.
On test: Helly Hansen Odin Rapide Softshell
Helly Hansen Odin Rapide Softshell Price: £110 Weight: 540g Breathable softshell, material: outer, 90 per cent polyester; 10 per cent Elastene.
Gregory Z35 pack has new airflow system for back ventilation
Rucksack specialist brand Gregory has updated its Z35 pack with a redesigned CrossFlo DTS system to provide cooling air flow across the back without sacrificing positive load transfer of weight to the hips.
Sprayway Reactor and Firebird jackets offer warmth and minimum weight
What little memories of summer are fading fast and the days – and nights – are cooling. Sprayway has two new jackets to keep walkers and outdoo...
Quick test: EcoVessel Aqua Vessel Ultra Lite filter water bottle
EcoVessel Aqua Vessel Ultra Lite filter water bottle £24.95 Made from: Tritan plastic Colours: boulder blue, khaki, violet Capacity: 750ml Dimensions: 24cm tall; 7.6cm diameter at base Country of manufacture: China You’ve been working hard pushing up that hill.
PHD offers outdoor fans the chance to design a custom jacket like Ranulph's
A British clothing manufacturer is offering outdoor enthusiasts the chance of designing their own jackets.
On test: Zamberlan Baffin GT RR WL boots
Zamberlan Baffin GT RR Price: £185 Weight per pair: 1,560g (size 42) Sizes: European 38 to 48 (approx UK 5 to 12½) Material: 2.4mm to 2.6mm Hydrobloc Nabuk leather with Gore-Tex Performance Comfort Footwear waterproof membrane Colour: espresso Country of manufacture: Italy This boot is the updated version of the Baffin, and is aimed firmly at British hillwalkers, based on the wider Vibram Darwin WL sole, developed to accommodate Zamberlan’s new ZWL wider last.
On test: brasher Hillmaster II GTX boots
brasher Hillmaster II GTX Price: £150 Weight per pair (men’s size 9) 1,482g; (women’s size 5) 1,174g Sizes: men’s 7 to 14 (all half sizes except 12½ and 13½) ;women’s 3 to 9 (including halves) Material: 2.2mm to 2.4mm full-grain leather with Gore-Tex Performance Comfort Footwear waterproof membrane Colour: chocolate Country of manufacture: China What do you want from a walking boot.
Sherpa Adventure Gear unveils its Nepal-style winter outdoor range
Nepalese gear brand Sherpa Adventure Gear has unveiled its range for the winter season, from waterproof shell jackets to base layers.
On test: Sidas Drywarmer boot driers
Sidas Drywarmer boot drying system Price: £25 Country of manufacture: China Let’s face it: wet boots are pretty much unavoidable for British walkers.
KEEN offers two waterproof lightweight boot models for new season
One new and one upgraded boot have been unveiled by KEEN. New for the autumn winter season is the Bryce Mid WP, a light mid-cut hiking boot which K...
Trangoworld unveils TRX range of high-end trousers for extreme conditions
Spanish brand Trangoworld has unveiled a range of high-end trousers aimed at those facing extreme conditions.
Vivobarefoot Synth Hiker boot offers minimalist approach to walking
Vivobarefoot, a pioneer brand in minimalist ‘barefoot’ shoes, has introduced a new walking boot aimed at walkers tackling off-road routes and aggressive terrain.
Footbeds, filters and Force Ten's latest: the final update from the Outdoor Trade Show
There were goodies galore at the recent Outdoor Trade Show at Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. We continue our look ahead to bring you some of the novel...
Craghoppers introduces new range of baselayers
Manchester-based outdoor brand Craghoppers has unveiled its new base layers for the autumn and winter season.
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