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Best Down And Synthetic Insulated Jackets Reviewed 2016

We've reviewed more than 20 of the best down and synthetic insulated jackets on the market in 2016 to help you choose your ideal warm...

Best Down And Synthetic Insulated Jackets Reviewed 2016
Reviews

Alpkit Filoment Jacket | Review

New 2016 version of Alpkit's lightweight duck down jacket is warmer and better fitting than its predecessor making it a great packable insulation option particularly...

Alpkit Filoment Jacket | Review
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Rab Nebula Jacket | First Look

Bright new Rab jacket uses fill that's claimed to perform like 600 fill power down, but with synthetic resilience and damp resistance.

Rab Nebula Jacket | First Look
News

Suunto's New Nepal Edition Watch

Ambit3 Peak Nepal Edition GPS watch sales help support Nepal earthquake relief programme.

Suunto's New Nepal Edition Watch
News

The North Face's Summit Series 'Reimagined' For Winter 2015

TNF has completely redesigned its iconic top-end technical Summit Series range for this winter, behold...

The North Face's Summit Series 'Reimagined' For Winter 2015
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KEEN Footwear - New For 2016

The UNEEK sandal evolves, hikers go Euro and there's a new lightweight hiking shoe on the cards.

KEEN Footwear - New For 2016
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Scarpa - New For Spring 2016

New approach shoes, Phantom mountaineering boots and an alpine running range from Scarpa.

Scarpa - New For Spring 2016
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Incoming: Fjällräven Eco-Shell Jackets

Recyclable, eco-friendly, sustainable waterproof jackets on the autumn menu from the Swedish brand.

Incoming: Fjällräven Eco-Shell Jackets
Outdoor Features

Eight Top Gear Facts From Gore-Tex

What's the best way to cool down in waterproof jacket, how damp makes you feel cold, you can't feel wet and more gear facts...

Eight Top Gear Facts From Gore-Tex
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Alpkit's New Transmitter Bike | First Look

We have an early go on the new Sonder Transmitter, the first of Alpkit's incoming new bike range - we liked it so much we...

Alpkit's New Transmitter Bike | First Look
News

Patagonia - New Gear For Spring 2016

We check out what's new from Patagonia at this year's OutDoor Show in Germany.

Patagonia - New Gear For Spring 2016
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Haglöfs - New Gear For Spring 2016

Lightweight climbing pack, Mountain Ultimate shell jacket and even LIM, LIM footwear...

Haglöfs - New Gear For Spring 2016
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Black Diamond - New For Spring 2016

Lighter camping devices and properly waterproof headtorches head up BD's new kit for next spring.

Black Diamond - New For Spring 2016
Walking Boots

Salomon Evasion Mid GTX Boot | First Look

New mid-height Salomon hiking mids split the difference between shoes and full mids.

Salomon Evasion Mid GTX Boot | First Look
News

La Sportiva - New For Spring 2016

Climbing footwear specialist continues to expand its range with new shoes, boots and more.

La Sportiva - New For Spring 2016
News

Hoka One One New For 2015/16

Fat-soled running brand expands its range into hiking along with new running shoes.

Hoka One One New For 2015/16
News

Montane's New 2015 PrimaLoft Kit

Two new Montane PrimaLoft jackets arrive this autumn 2015 and they're a bit different.

Montane's New 2015 PrimaLoft Kit
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Arc'teryx New Gear For Spring 2016

Radical mountaineering boot heads up the Canadian brand's spring 2016 line-up.

Arc'teryx New Gear For Spring 2016
News

Best 2016 Gear From The OutDoor Show

We're just back from Europe's biggest outdoor trade show - here's what's hot from the major brands!

Best 2016 Gear From The OutDoor Show
News

PowerTraveller Announces Wind-Up Crankmonkey

Hand-cranked portable charger works without mains power, batteries or sun-shine...

PowerTraveller Announces Wind-Up Crankmonkey
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Rab's Best New Summer 2015 Gear

We check out new waterproofs, soft shells and an 'almost windproof' lightweight from the Derbyshire brand.

Rab's Best New Summer 2015 Gear
Reviews

Arc'teryx Carrier Duffle 50 | Review

Light, minimalist, surprisingly tough and water resistant too - Canadian precision engineering meets the outdoors duffle...

Arc'teryx Carrier Duffle 50 | Review
Reviews

Alpkit Filoment Vest | First Look

Lightweight down-filled vest from online outdoors specialist does affordable without being nasty.

Alpkit Filoment Vest | First Look
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