Gear
Craghoppers Reiko jacket features four-way stretch Gore-Tex
The Reiko is Craghoppers' first jacket to feature a stretchy fabric exclusive to the brand...
Helly Hansen gloves keep hands warm while operating mobile gadgets
Time was when the hillgoer just needed a pair of gloves to keep his or her hands warm and dry. But with the increase in use of gadgetry such as mob...
More goodies heading to the shops: new gear from the Outdoor Trade Show
Continuing our tour of the Outdoor Trade Show’s offerings, we take a look at the glittering stands of some of the top brands whose clothing, footwear, gear and gadgets will be appearing in shops to tempt outdoor fans in the coming months.
On test: brasher Fellmaster men's socks
Socks. Possibly the least sexy of all outdoor gear. We pull them on to our feet, stuff them in our boots and forget them. Until, that is, our fe...
Fjällräven tent wins Outdoor Trade Show Novel Award for innovation
A new tent offering panoramic views of the outdoor world has scooped the top prize for innovation at a trade show.
Fleece, soft-shell and puffy jacket all in one from The North Face
Although much of Britain has enjoyed a belated taste of summer, outdoor brand The North Face is looking to the colder months ahead with a new jacket it claims combines the properties of a soft-shell, fleece and puffy jacket all in one.
On test: brasher Tour GTX shoe
brasher Tour GTX/Roam GTX shoe £120 Weight per pair (size 9) 975g; (size 5) 841g Material: suede and synthetic mesh uppers with Gore-Tex lining Country of manufacture: China brasher’s new lightweight Tour GTX is aimed at walkers on low-level routes who need a rugged shoe without the need for full-on boots.
Ropes, poles, jackets among prizewinning gear heading for shops
Ropes that tell the belayer when they’re reaching the end, a biodegradable drinking bottle, an ultra-lightweight jacket and mountain trekking poles designed specifically for women were among award-winning products at the annual OutDoor exhibition.
Black Diamond lightweight range is aimed at fast-moving outdoor fans
A lightweight rucksack designed especially for women is among the range of innovative outdoor products introduced by Black Diamond.
Vango takes first steps into outdoor footwear market with new range
Vango, best known for its tents, has stepped into the outdoor footwear market with the launch of a range at the recent Outdoor Trade Show.
Drywarmers offer high-tech way to dry out wet boots
Soggy, smelly boots are a habitual hazard for walkers in Britain. Over a year, a fair proportion of outdoor trips to the UK countryside are likely ...
Gear, gadgets and garb: what's new at the Outdoor Trade Show
The Outdoor Trade Show is a great big gear fest where the brands that market the clothing, equipment and gadgets used by fans of the great outdoors display their new wares to retailers in the hope of persuading them to stock them on their shelves.
BioLite: the wood-burning camp stove that recharges your phone while you cook
Imagine this: a stove that uses free fuel to cook your food and at the same time charges your phone. Too good to be true? Not if the inventors of t...
SmartWool promises unparalleled durability for its new PhD socks
Outdoors brand SmartWool is making some impressive claims for its new range of socks. The PhD Performance Sock Collection has been subjected to fou...
30 years on, brasher's Hillmaster boot gets a 10-point facelift
It was the year Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative Government won its second term and cruise missiles arrived at Greenham Common sparking huge protests.
Green theme for colourful new Vaude products
German outdoor brand Vaude is taking a colourful approach to its increasingly green collection. Products revealed for next year’s spring and summ...
brasher's new sock range caters separately for men and women
Footwear brand brasher is to introduce separate new sock ranges aimed specifically at men and women. The company, best known for its walking boots,...
On test: Helly Hansen Odin Light Softshell and Odin Guide Pant
Odin Light Softshell Jacket Weight: 560g Breathable softshell, material: outer, 91 per cent polyamide; 9 per cent Elastene.
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