Gear
On test: softshell jackets reviewed
A softshell bridges that gap between a full-on hardshell waterproof and a midlayer top. We put seven to the test; here are the results...
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...
High-performance PrimaLoft Gold Insulation goes green with recycled content
A high-performance outdoors insulation produced by PrimaLoft now consists of more than half recycled content, using material from plastic bottles.
On test: Kärcher OC3 Portable Cleaner reviewed
Price: £129 Weight: 2,180g (excluding charger and lead, unfilled) 27cm x 22cm x 20.5cm (including handle) Country of manufacture: Germany Taking to the great outdoors in Britain inevitably means encountering mud at some point.
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: Primus PrimeTech Stove Set reviewed
Price: £115 Weight: 868g Fuel: propane/butane Country of manufacture: EU This set from the Swedish stove experts provides all you need, apart from a gas canister, to provide your cooking essentials for two or three people on the trail.
On test: 25 to 40 litre rucksacks reviewed
A good, comfortable rucksack will enhance the enjoyment of your outdoor trips; an uncomfortable one will leave you possibly aching and desperate to take it off.
Nikwax marks anniversary by announcing 40 years of carbon-neutral operations
In 1977, a young outdoors enthusiast who had just left university found himself in need of two particular things: a means of making a living; and dry, comfortable feet when he was backpacking in the mountains.
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