Gear
Summer's nearly over - welcome to spring 2019
While you've been out getting sunburnt this summer, outdoor brands have been planning for next spring - here's a glimpse of the near future.
On test: Montane Halogen 25 rucksack reviewed
Price: £80 Weight: 868g Colour: black Capacity: 25 litres Country of manufacture: Vietnam This daypack from Montane is ideal for summer trips to the hills or countryside, with a capacity that will swallow all you’re likely to need for day in the great outdoors.
On test: Pacsafe Dry 15L Anti-theft Portable Safe reviewed
Price: £179.90 Weight: 1,176g Colour: pale brown Country of manufacture: China Pacsafe is probably best known in the outdoor world for its anti-theft backpack protectors, but the brand also has an extensive range of bags and rucksacks designed with protection against crime.
On test: LifeSaver Liberty Bottle reviewed
Price: £124.99 Weight: 544g Removes: cysts, bacteria, viruses, chlorine, off-tastes, odours Clean water is an essential for outdoor enthusiasts and, while it’s relatively simple to fill a bottle or hydration system at home before you set out, carrying a large quantity of water carries a weight penalty: one kilo for every litre.
Berghaus kits out women's polar team in quest to expand female gear range
Outdoors gear brand Berghaus has supplied a polar expedition in a quest to develop clothing and other products specifically for women.
Bridgedale unveils its first waterproof sock range for outdoor fans
Outdoors sock specialist Bridgedale has developed its first waterproof range. The Storm sock collection will be in shops from May and uses a HydroT...
On test: Danner Mountain 600 boots reviewed
Price: £140.95 Weight: 1,098g/pair Country of manufacture: Vietnam Sizes: men’s medium width 7-14; wide 8-13; women’s medium width 6-11 Uppers: suede Waterproofing: Danner Dry Danner is a US brand, based in the Pacific North-West, with its roots in making industrial boots.
On test: Montane Icarus insulated jacket reviewed
Price: £140 Weight: 580g (men’s large) Insulation: PrimaLoft ThermoPlume Shell fabric: Pertex Quantum Eco Country of manufacture: Vietnam Sizes: men’s Icarus S-XXL; women’s Phoenix XS-XL (8-16) Technology is moving quickly in the area of insulated outdoor wear, and Montane’s Icarus, with the women’s version the Phoenix jacket, is an interesting development in the synthetic direction.
On test: MSR Trailshot water filter reviewed
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On test: technical t-shirts reviewed
When the sun’s out and you’re heading for the hills, you need a top that’s going to keep you at the right temperature and provide the comfort necessary to enjoy your trip into the countryside.
On test: MSR Elixir 1 tent reviewed
Price: £200 Weight: 2,048g Material: inner, 40 denier ripstop nylon/20 denier nylon mesh; fly, 68 denier ripstop polyester with polyurethane and 1,500mm HH waterproofing Packed size: 48cm x 16cm Colour: grey/red Country of manufacture: Vietnam The Elixir 1 is a new addition to MSR’s range of backpacking tents.
On test: softshell jackets reviewed
It could be argued a softshell jacket is a solution looking for a problem. But we find them very useful in those marginal conditions where you migh...
On test: duffel bags reviewed
For anyone embarking on an adventurous trip or who just needs to cart lots of gear to the base of a crag or to the campsite, a duffel bag is a useful piece of kit.
On test: waterproof trousers reviewed
Heading for the great outdoors in the UK almost always means being prepared for wet weather. Even in the height of summer, showers or persistent ra...
On test: Lowe Alpine Aeon 27 rucksack reviewed
Price: £90 Weight: 828g Colour: red Rated capacity: 27 litres Country of manufacture: Vietnam The Aeon 27 is part of a new range introduced by Lowe Alpine aimed at multi-activity users.
On test: midlayer jackets reviewed
A good midlayer is a versatile addition to the outdoor enthusiast’s kit. On cool or windy days, it should provide enough warmth to be used as the...
Gear firm Summiteer seeks crowdfunding for Cumbria rucksack factory
A gear company has launched a crowdfunding effort to kick-start its planned rucksack manufacturing operation in Cumbria.
On test: three-season walking boots reviewed
Choosing the right pair of boots is arguably the most important decision for a walker. After all, if your feet aren’t comfortable or your footwea...
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