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On test: walking trousers reviewed
Ten pairs of walking trousers put to the test for comfort and performance...
PrimaLoft insulation features in new Norrøna Falketind vest for 'high-octane' activities
A new insulated vest from Scandinavian brand Norrøna is aimed at fast-moving outdoors fans. The Falketind PrimaLoft 100 Vest features the PrimaLof...
On test: Helinox Swivel Chair reviewed
Price: £115 Weight: 1,296g Country of manufacture: Vietnam/Korea Having somewhere comfortable to sit when you’re using a small tent just adds that little touch of luxury that enhances the camping experience.
Berghaus sponsors Great Britain's climbing team
One of the UK’s leading outdoors brands is helping climbers reach new heights. Berghaus announced it will sponsor the Great Britain climbing team...
On test: Superfeet Custom Copper insoles reviewed
Price: £60 a pair Weight (pair) 172g Sizes: J to H, to fit shoe sizes 11 (junior) to 15 (adult) Country of manufacture: South Korea The Custom Copper process starts in the store with the Superfeet fitPod.
On test: midlayers reviewed
A midlayer is the bridge between the baselayer next to your skin and the outer shell keeping the wind and rain out.
Lifesystems' new chlorine dioxide packs offer easy water purification
Safe water is essential if you’re wild camping, backpacking or just heading out on an extended walk or heading to far-off shores.
Berghaus unveils ultralight 100g Hyper jacket for fast-moving outdoor fans
A minimalist jacket from Berghaus that packs down to the size of an apple goes on sale next month. The Hyper jacket weighs only 100g, and the women...
Search dog handlers boot up thanks to Bogs Footwear support
Volunteer search dog handlers will be booting up thanks to an outdoor brand’s support. Bogs Footwear will provide members of the Search and Rescu...
Nigor's new expedition tent survives hurricane-force test
Ok, this is a bit specialist. Not everyone is in the market for a tent that will withstand a hurricane, but if you are, Nigor has just unveiled a ligh...
Gore will launch new Thermium insulated clothing fabric as brands restructured
One of the best known names in outdoor gear will introduce a new fabric later this year. Gore, whose waterproof material is used by top brands acro...
New Berghaus Explorer Active GTX shoe goes on sale after 1,000-hour testing
A new multi-activity shoe from outdoor experts Berghaus has undergone more than 1,000 hours of on-the-hill testing.
On test: Keen Wanderer WP boot reviewed
Price: £119.99 Colour: men’s, brown/khaki, brown/grey; women’s red, grey/maroon, or grey Weight: 1,368g /pair (size 10) Construction: leather/suede uppers Waterproofing: Keen.Dry Country of manufacture: Romania Crampon rating: B0 (not crampon compatible) Sole stiffness: 3 (scale 1-10) Sizes: men’s 6-13 (39½-47); women’s 3½-8½ (36-42) These new Keen boots are just hitting the shops and are a product of the American brand’s new European factory in Romania.
First for Vango with four-season sleeping bags blending down and 4T synthetic insulation
A British brand has unveiled what it says is the first four-season sleeping bag using a hybrid down and 4T synthetic insulation.
Falke's new invisible socks set to appear in shops this spring
A new technical sock aimed at fast-moving outdoors fans might be difficult to spot once it hits the shops this spring.
Anatomy of a sock: Wigwam provides four reasons to choose its new Trailhead Pro
Sock brand Wigwam has deconstructed its new Trailhead Pro model to provide four good reasons why you should choose its technical footwear over a standard pair of socks.
Surf brand Reef heads into outdoors territory with new Rover XT sandals and shoes
Cast your mind forward a few months to a scene of warm seawater lapping at your feet, or the sun cascading through the forest canopy and on to the shady trail you’re walking.
Helinox Chair One Mini means children can have same camp comfort as mum and dad
Junior campers can enjoy the same comfort as adults with the addition of a mini version of the Chair One to outdoor innovator Helinox’s range.
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