Gear
Vango unveils new innovations as the brand celebrates 50 years
Vango, probably Britain's best known tent brand, celebrates its 50th birthday this year. We took a trip north of the border for a view of its new gear...
On test: Norrøna Falketind PrimaLoft 100 Vest reviewed
Price: £139 Colour: blue/grey Weight: 232g Material: shell, polyamide; stretch panels, 53 per cent polyester, 38 per cent polyamide, 9 per cent Elastane; lining, recycled polyester Insulation: PrimaLoft Silver Insulation Active Country of manufacture: Vietnam Wash: 40C Sizes: men’s S-XL; women’s XS-L It’s easy to think only of winter when considering insulated clothing, but anyone who has stood on a windy mountain top in the height of summer and felt the chill will appreciate there’s a year-round place for some warmth in the hill-goer’s pack.
Bridgedale makes the grade for Duke of Edinburgh's Award list for eighth year
A UK sock brand has received a seal of approval from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for the eighth year on the trot.
Lights, boots, action: new gear set to hit the shops next year
It showtime in the outdoor world, with brands lining up shiny new products at trade gatherings that will appear in the shops from next year.
On test: Therm-a-Rest Evolite Plus sleep mattress reviewed
Price: £120 (regular); £150 (large) Weight: 710g, regular (including stuffsack) Colour: orange Country of manufacture: Ireland The two things I look for in a sleep mat are comfort and insulation.
On test: Reef Rover Low XT shoe reviewed
Price: men’s £70; women’s £60 Country of manufacture: China Weight: 664g/pair Colour: brown/navy blue Sizes: men’s 7-12; women’s 4-8 When you’ve finished that long walk on the hills, it’s nice to have a good pair of comfortable shoes to change into.
PrimaLoft repeats OutDoor jacket swap for Friedrichshafen visitors to help homeless
Retailers visiting a major European trade show are being asked to swap their used jackets for a new insulated vest.
On test: trail and approach shoes reviewed
As winter fades into the distance and the weather improves – hopefully – it’s time to think about shelving those heavy walking boots for a month or two and slipping on something lighter for your trail walks.
Páramo wins Guardian sustainable business award after 'detoxing' move
An outdoor brand has won an award for its commitment to ‘detoxing’ its clothing. Páramo was announced winner of the ‘bold move’ category i...
On test: Hoka One One Tor Speed 2 WP boots reviewed
Price: £130 Colour: black/grey/green Weight: 716g/pair (size 9½) Construction: fabric uppers/Vibram MegaGrip outsole Waterproofing: eVent membrane Country of manufacture: Vietnam Crampon rating: B0 (not crampon compatible) Sole stiffness: 2/10 Sizes: men’s 6½-12 (40-47⅓); women’s 4½-7½ (37⅓-41⅓) These super lightweight boots from the running-shoe experts Hoka One One are designed, the company says, for fast-moving walkers.
Edelrid reveals its climbing harness that weighs less than a bar of chocolate
Who can resist the offer of free chocolate? We certainly can’t so when German brand Edelrid kindly tempted grough with an 80g bar of the stuff, we g...
Montane unveils fruits of Gore collaboration with new range of waterproof gear
Outdoor brand Montane has offered a sneak preview of some of its new clothing featuring Gore-Tex waterproofing, ahead of its commercial launch.
On test: Teva Terra Float Universal sandals reviewed
Price: £60 Weight: 466g/pair (size 10) Colour: black Construction: webbing/leather uppers; EVA sole Country of manufacture: Vietnam Sizes: men’s 6-13 For warmer days, a walking sandal is worth considering as an alternative to a trail shoe or lightweight boot.
Montane gains Gore-Tex licence as it prepares to market new range
Outdoor brand Montane is celebrating after announcing it will incorporate Gore-Tex materials into its products.
On test: Keela Sherpa jacket reviewed
Price: £109.95 Colour: red Weight: 548g Material: shell, 100 per cent nylon Insulation: PrimaLoft Gold 100g Country of manufacture: not stated Sizes: XS-3XL Say insulated jacket and thoughts immediately turn to winter and those cold days on the hill or in the countryside.
Care Plus anti-tick kit will help combat these nasty little blighters
An unexpected package dropped through grough’s letterbox recently, courtesy of Netherlands-based Care Plus.
On test: Falke TK5 Invisible Socks reviewed
Price: £13 Country of manufacture: Germany Weight: 38g/pair Colour: blue/grey Material: 45 per cent polypropylene; 25 per cent merino wool; 23 per cent polyamide; 5 per cent cotton and 2 per cent elastane Women’s version: yes Sizes: four different sizes, for shoe sizes from 39-48 6-13; women’s 35-42 (2½-8) Wash: 40C gentle cycle The sun’s shining, I’ve got my trail shoes ready; now, where did I put those socks.
Primus marks 20th anniversary of first multi-fuel stove with successor OmniLite Ti
A company whose name is synonymous with camping stoves is marking a milestone in the development of the gear.
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