On test: Vaude Alpamayo softshell waterproof jacket

Vaude Alpamayo jacket Typical price: £370 Weight: 713g Material: polyethylene/Elastene softshell with NeoShell membrane and polyethylene fleece lining Country of manufacture: China The Vaude Alpamayo cuts a different look on the hills.

International Mountain Leader input for Trekmates softshell jacket

Trekmates has produced a limited-edition softshell jacket to mark its sponsorship of a mountaineering body.

Helly trail shoe aims for maximum comfort

Helly Hansen is stepping out with its latest trail shoe, featuring silicone gel cushioning for maximum comfort.

New Berghaus large packs are result of 'massive project'

Outdoors brand Berghaus has updated its large rucksack range, shaving more weight off and introducing further technical developments to its load carrying system.

Innovative designs catch judges' eyes at giant Munich ISPO show

Jackets, footwear, bikers’ communications systems, a rope and a headtorch are among new products to be given awards for innovation at a major outdoors show.

Berghaus steps forward with new sock range

Outdoor brand Berghaus is dipping its toe into the sock market with a range to complement its footwear.

Sprayway Scorpion mountain waterproof jacket

Price: £200 (women's Calyx version £180) Weight: 940g (Calyx 698g) Colours: black, cyan, red (Calyx ruby, dark graphite, red) Sprayway’s Scorpion pitches in at the top end of the company's range, with a claim to be a full-on mountain jacket capable of coping with the worst weather Britain’s hills can throw at a walker.

Tent team versus Hurricane Bawbag: level pegging?

What happens when you pitch a tent’s marketing team against a hurricane? Scottish manufacturer Vango’s staff decided to see how one of the comp...

SmartWool introduces ethical certification scheme for its clothing

An outdoor brand best known for its socks but which is expanding its range of clothing has signed up to an accreditation scheme for all the merino wool used in its products.