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Walking Equipment and Accessories

Small package, big punch from BD's new headtorch

Black Diamond's new compact headtorch packs a lot of punch into a tiny, USB-rechargeable package.

Black Diamond Iota Headtorch | Preview
Walking Boots

La Sportiva Mutant | Review

Confident, toothy. Mutant mountain running shoe is as good on wet rock as it is on softer ground with monster grip...

La Sportiva Mutant | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Petzl's Ultimate New Headtorch | Scoop!

Petzl's latest high-powered headtorch pumps our 750 lumens of reactive lighting with Bluetooth connectivity and more.

Petzl Nao+ Headtorch | Scoop Preview
News

Mirror Wall Trailer And Image Gallery | Video

Leo Houlding's latest epic is set to debut at Kendal this week and available to view for free online on 18 November.

Mirror Wall Trailer And Image Gallery | Video
News

Berghaus Launches Anti Black Friday 'Get Out Game'

Follow the clues, find the flag and win one of 1,000 prizes in the brand's stealth antidote to stay at home consumerism...

Berghaus Launches Anti Black Friday 'Get Out Game'
Walking Boots

Salomon Quest Prime GTX | Preview

Salomon's lightweight backpacking and hiking boot is a nice mix of support and lightness at a reasonable price.

Salomon Quest Prime GTX | Preview
News

The world's best mountain film festival is coming right at ya!

Check out the incredible video trailer for this year's Kendal Mountain Festival plus learn more about what's happening.

Kendal Mountain Festival 2016 | Trailer
News

New Gear: Berghaus Extrem 7000 Belay Parka

Synthetic insulation and a highly water-resistant outer fabric make this super warm jacket a potential winner for winter climbers.

New Gear: Berghaus Extrem 7000 Belay Parka
Waterproof Jackets

Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket | Review

No-nonsense, unfussy, lightweight and packable waterproofing with impressive ecological credentials at a great price.

Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket | Review
News

Elliot Brown Rubber Watch Strap | Tested

Our favourite near indestructible watch gets a new outdoors-friendly, pure rubber strap that resists both odour and irritation.

Elliot Brown Rubber Watch Strap | Tested
Waterproof Jackets

Alpkit Gravitas Jacket | Review

Alpkit's ultra-lightweight waterproof jacket isn't just competitively priced, it's an excellent bit of minimalist kit full stop.

Alpkit Gravitas Jacket | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Salomon Nebula Stretch 2.5L Jacket | Review

A nicely-cut, decently lightweight waterproof walking and hiking jacket with serious side-vent options from the French fast and light specialist.

Salomon Nebula Stretch 2.5L Jacket | Review
News

MSR's Safe Water Crowdfunding Campaign

Mountain Safety Research is working with partners to provide safe drinking water for half a million people in low-resource environments.

MSR's Safe Water Crowdfunding Campaign
Waterproof Jackets

Haglöfs LIM Versa Jacket | Review

A lightweight and packable, but not strictly minimalist waterproof jacket using Gore-Tex Paclite fabric gets some hammer.

Haglöfs LIM Versa Jacket | Review
Advice

How We Made It Rain In The Peak District!

Behind the scenes at an Outdoors Magic photo shoot and how our surreal outdoors rain room helped waterproof jackets look wet.

How We Made It Rain In The Peak District!
Waterproof Jackets

Paramo Velez Jacket 2016 | Review

Paramo's zoned Nikwax Analogy waterproof jacket is relatively light and has all the classic soft, breathable and ethical virtues of the brand.

Paramo Velez Jacket 2016 | Review
News

Viewranger Launches 'Skyline' Augmented Reality Function

The little blue arrows on the app's screen show you where to go with main peaks and features labelled to make navigation simpler.

Viewranger Launches 'Skyline' Augmented Reality Function
Waterproof Jackets

Best Women's Waterproof Jackets Reviewed | 2016/17

We've tested ten of the best women's waterproof jackets for mountaineering, walking, hiking and biking use to help you choose one that works for you.

Best Women's Waterproof Jackets Reviewed | 2016/17
News

Rab Commitment Series, Episode 2 | Tom Randall

Obsession, the second in Rab's excellent, thoughtful video series focusses on climber Tom Randall and how he swapped life as a City trader for an...

Rab Commitment Series, Episode 2 | Tom Randall
News

'Chris Bonington Mountaineer' Out Shortly! | Taster

Sir Chris Bonington's classic autobiography is republished by Vertebrate with some 40% brand new content, a foreword by Leo Houlding and some incredible mountain images

'Chris Bonington Mountaineer' Out Shortly! | Taster
News

One Day As A Tiger | Porters' Progress London Event

Support two worthy causes at an evening telling the story of one of the pioneers of fast and light alpinism, Alex MacIntyre at the RGS.

One Day As A Tiger | Porters' Progress London Event
News

Adam Ondra In Yosemite | Picture Special

Top rock climber Adam Ondra in on an ambitious mission in Yosemite despite having minimal experience on big walls - check out these stunning images!

Adam Ondra In Yosemite | Picture Special
News

Nicky Spinks' Double Bob Graham | Video Trailer

Coming soon, a new film telling the story of how cancer survivor Nicky Spinks ran the fastest Double Bob Graham round earlier this year.

Nicky Spinks' Double Bob Graham | Video Trailer
News

Saunders And Fowler Reunited On Successful Himalayan Expedition

British mountaineers Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders join forces for the first ascent of Sersank (6,050m) in the Indian Himalaya.

Saunders And Fowler Reunited On Successful Himalayan Expedition
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