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Altberg Launches New Boots For Wider Feet

Two new boots from Yorkshire specialist Altberg are engineered from the sole up to suit those with wider than average feet.

Altberg Launches New Boots For Wider Feet
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Ultimate Performance 'Performance' Head Torch | Review

It's not super bright or ostentatiously clever, but UP's emergency-friendly Performance Headtorch is decently light and very compact.

Ultimate Performance 'Performance' Head Torch | Review
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Top Climber Neil Gresham Links up With Osprey | Video

One of Britain's best all-rounder climbers and climbing coaches, Neil Gresham, is set to work with top pack brand Osprey.

Top Climber Neil Gresham Links up With Osprey | Video
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Keswick Festival Speaker Programme Line-Up Revealed

Headline speakers at this year's Keswick Festival event include ultra-runners Nicky Spinks and Jasmin Paris and climbers Sir Chris Bonington and Alan Hinkes.

Keswick Festival Speaker Programme Line-Up Revealed
Waterproof Jackets

Mammut Kento Jacket | First Look

The Kento is a trim-fitting, neatly designed walking shell from the Swiss alpine specialist that defies the 2.5-layer fabric norms.

Mammut Kento Jacket | First Look
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Edelrid Novalite Headtorch | Review

Edlerid's Novalite lightweight headtorch is powered by a single AA battery and mixes spot and wider beams for surprisingly useful light output.

Edelrid Novalite Headtorch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

LED Lenser SEO 7R Headtorch | Review

German lighting specialist LED Lenser's SEO 7R is a good choice for moderate to medium trail running use with some added quirkiness thrown in.

LED Lenser SEO 7R Headtorch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Suprabeam V4pro Rechargeable Headtorch | Review

High-powered Danish Suprabeam V4pro has loads of good points, but we found light mode selection tricky and switch placement frustrating.

Suprabeam V4pro Rechargeable Headtorch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Petzl Nao+ Headtorch | Review

The new Nao+ ups the lumen count for 2017 and adds smartphone programmability to the best running headtorch out there.

Petzl Nao+ Headtorch | Review
Reviews

Rab Paradox Pull-on | First Look

Rab's lightweight Paradox mid-layer top uses Polartec Alpha insulation and is a brilliant, high performance alternative to a fleece.

Rab Paradox Pull-on | First Look
Walking Equipment and Accessories

LED Lenser XE0 19R Headtorch | Review

The brightest head torch in the world, probably, the monstrous XE0 19R is plenty powerful, but there's more to lighting than sheer lumens...

LED Lenser XE0 19R Headtorch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Exposure Verso Headtorch | Review

Quirky British-made headtorch with distinctive post-industrial looks and versatile light output makes a good partner for night time running.

Exposure Verso Headtorch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Black Diamond Iota Headtorch | Review

Black Diamond's super compact Iota headtorch mixes USB charging with sophisticated features and enough light to get you safely home.

Black Diamond Iota Headtorch | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Alpkit Definition Waterproof Jacket | Review

Alpkit's new Definition technical mountain jacket is a brilliantly-specced, neatly-cut slice of mountain burliness at a killer price.

Alpkit Definition Waterproof Jacket | Review
News

Trail Running Guidebooks To Lake And Peak Districts | Preview

Two ace trail-running guides from Vertebrate help you sort out the routes from the rough in the Peak and Lakes.

Trail Running Guidebooks To Lake And Peak Districts | Preview
Reviews

The North Face Summit Series L6 Down Jacket | First Look

It weighs as much as some expedition sleeping bags, but the Summit Series L6 Down Jacket is seriously warm by any standards

The North Face Summit Series L6 Down Jacket | First Look
Reviews

Osprey Talon 22 | Preview

Osprey's all-round lightweight Talon daypack range has had a makeover for 2017 with sleeker lines and a revised back system.

Osprey Talon 22 | Preview
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Alpkit Announces Two New Sonder Bikes

New from Alpkit's Sonder bike brand are a carbon version of the Transmitter trail bike and an all-new bike-packing weapon, the Frontier.

Alpkit Announces Two New Sonder Bikes
Reviews

Mammut Rime Pro Hooded Jacket | Review

The Swiss brand's sleekly-cut, Primaloft-filled insulated jacket makes an excellent winter all-rounder for the slim at heart.

Mammut Rime Pro Hooded Jacket | Review
News

Arc'teryx Alpine Academy Back In Chamonix For 2017

The Canadian mountain brand's excellent mix of alpine skills classes and mountain culture is back, here's how it works.

Arc'teryx Alpine Academy Back In Chamonix For 2017
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Coleman Fyrestorm PCS Stove | First Look

Coleman's new backpacking stove is a sort of cross between a remote canister one and an integrated PCS system - interesting...

Coleman Fyrestorm PCS Stove | First Look
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Lowe Alpine Celebrates Its 50th Year In The Outdoors With New Pack Range

The longstanding Lowe Alpine brand has been producing quality packs for half a century now and it's still going strong with an innovative new range...

Lowe Alpine Celebrates Its 50th Year In The Outdoors With New Pack Range
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Second Award For Ultra-Lightweight Berghaus Hyper 100 Jacket

It's not even in the shops yet, but Berghaus's new mad light waterproof jacket has already landed two major industry awards.

Second Award For Ultra-Lightweight Berghaus Hyper 100 Jacket
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ShAFF 2017 Trailer And News | Video

The excellent Sheffield Adventure Film Festival is back for 2017 and we have the trailer along with full details of South Yorks' very own cinematic...

ShAFF 2017 Trailer And News | Video
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