Gear
On test: Helly Hansen Odin Light Softshell and Odin Guide Pant
Helly Hansen's top-of-the range Odin softshell jacket and trousers are put to the test on the hill...
New Black Diamond products unveiled ahead of Friedrichshafen trade show
US-based outdoor gear brand Black Diamond has unveiled some of its new products ahead of their appearance at the OutDoor exhibition in Germany.
Climbing club members help put new boots to test in Alpine trip
Outdoor retailers joined climbing club members to test a new mountaineering boot in an innovative venture organised by The North Face.
Vango pitches in with three new tent models
Tent brand Vango has boosted its Adventure range with the addition of three new models. The tents, all of which come in at with a £150 price tag o...
New emergency beacon is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts
Electronics company McMurdo will this month unveil its latest emergency distress device aimed at outdoors enthusiasts.
Queen's Award for Aquapac's international effort
An outdoor gear company with just a dozen employees has gained a royal accolade for its international trade.
Vango inflatable tents will go on display at Gadget Show
Scottish tent brand Vango will be displaying its innovative inflatable tent range at an upcoming technology show.
New Black Diamond rucksacks aimed at multi-day backpackers
Black Diamond has added two new models to its Access series of rucksacks aimed at multi-day backpackers.
On test: Trekmates Flameless Cooking System
Trekmates Flameless Cook Box: £30 Trekmates Flameless Cook Flask: £20 Super Power Heatpack (x5): £10 High Power Heatpack (x7): £10 A colleague described once walking on to a campsite to be greeted by the sight of a tent in flames like a jubilee beacon – testament to the hazards of using stoves under canvas.
New Aquapac case is better fit for iPhones
Aquapac has introduced a waterproof case for iPhones in response to consumer demand, it said. The company said many outdoor enthusiasts previously ...
Swiss firm's new boot is designed for British terrain
Outdoor brand Mammut has unveiled its new walking boot designed specifically for the British terrain.
SmartWool's microweight base layers aimed at summer activity fans
Base layers are an essential part of outdoor enthusiasts’ kit, working as part of a layering system to wick moisture away from the body and keep you dry as you tackle those hills.
On test: Brasher Fellmaster GTX boot
Brasher Fellmaster GTX hiking boot £130 Weight per pair (size 9) 1,348g; (size 5) 1,147g Three season Crampon rating B0 (not crampon compatible) Material: Nubuck leather with Gore-Tex lining Country of manufacture: China Brasher’s Hillmaster boot has been around for more than a decade and has set the standard for traditional leather hillwalking footwear.
Headtorches added to Black Diamond range
Black Diamond has redesigned its powerful Icon headtorch and introduced a lightweight lamp aimed at fast-paced outdoors fans.
Berghaus unveils trio of three-season Exterra boots
Outdoor brand Berghaus has stepped up its range of boots for the 2012 spring and summer with three new models pitched between its lightweight and 3/4 season boots.
Jackets herald return of Karrimor technical wear after seven years
Outdoor brand Karrimor has re-entered the high-end clothing market with its first range of technical jackets for more than seven years.
New Vaude tents build on classic designs
A German tent brand has introduced a new range of tents that will be available in the UK only through retailers who can provide specialist advice, demonstrations and after-sales support.
Anatom's new trail shoe hits the shops
A new multi-activity shoe from Edinburgh-based brand Anatom is a lightweight model aimed at outdoor enthusiasts tackling anything from fast-paced trail hiking to scrambling.