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Viewranger 4.0 GPS App | Review

Our latest GPS review is a look at the ingenious Viewranger smartphone app that turns your iOS or Android device into a fully operational GPS...

Viewranger 4.0 GPS App | Review
How To Guides

Which Tent Pegs Do I Use?

This week, nails, skewers, vee-section or something else entirely = we help you match your pegs to the conditions.

Which Tent Pegs Do I Use?
Reviews

Berghaus Ignite Hoodie II | First Look

Newly arrived is a winter-friendly, medium-weight, PrimaLoft-filled insulated jacket from Berghaus.

Berghaus Ignite Hoodie II | First Look
News

World's Lightest Sleeping Bag

New Yeti Fever Zero is claimed to be world's lightest sleeping bag at a claimed weight of just 280 grammes.

World's Lightest Sleeping Bag
Group Tests and Best Buys

Polartec Alpha Jackets From Rab And Marmot Reviewed

New insulated jackets from Rab and Marmot using the latest Polartec Alpha 'puffy insulation' alternative reviewed and rated.

Polartec Alpha Jackets From Rab And Marmot Reviewed
Reviews

Rab Strata Hoodie | Review

Rab's new for autumn 2013 insulated jacket uses Polartec's new Alpha synthetic insulation system which promises better breathability for active use in cold conditions.

Rab Strata Hoodie | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Berghaus Civetta II Jacket | First Look

New for review, Berghaus Civetta II mountain shell made from the new generation Gore-Tex Pro fabric.

Berghaus Civetta II Jacket | First Look
News

Mammut's New Polartec Alpha Jackets

Mammut's Biwak Light and Eigerjoch Light are award-winning jackets using Polartec's new Alpha insulation system.

Mammut's New Polartec Alpha Jackets
News

Paramo's New Jacket Lands Award

Paws-on impressions of the new Paramo Enduro jacket which landed an award at the recent OTS show.

Paramo's New Jacket Lands Award
News

Satmap's New Active 12 GPS Unit

New Satmap GPS unit has higher resolution screen, Bluetooth connectivity and more.

Satmap's New Active 12 GPS Unit
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Alpkit Manta Head Torch | First Look

Alpkit's legendary Gamma is joined by the new Manta, same price, but different...

Alpkit Manta Head Torch | First Look
News

2014 Gear: Meindl - Goodbye Burma!

Meindl replaces the legendary Burma boot for 2014 plus more leather boot options and approach shoes.

2014 Gear: Meindl - Goodbye Burma!
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Lightweight Walking Boots Reviewed

We've reviewed and rated six of the best new lightweight boots from KEEN, Merrell, Ecco, Brasher, Asolo and adidas.

Best Lightweight Walking Boots Reviewed
Walking Boots

KEEN Marshall Mid WP Boot | Review

Lightened up and slimmed down, KEEN's new Marshall Mid WP is the lightweight mid for those who've found previous KEEN shoes a little heavy and...

KEEN Marshall Mid WP Boot | Review
Walking Boots

Ecco BIOM Terrain Boot | Review

Comfortable new lightweight walking boot from Danish footwear giant Ecco features yak leather uppers, direct injection sole and a Kevlar protective rand.

Ecco BIOM Terrain Boot | Review
Walking Boots

Asolo Creek GV Boot | Review

Unusual-looking Asolo boots developed with Vibram to give an improved fit along with a minimalist, but tough-feeling chassis underfoot.

Asolo Creek GV Boot | Review
Walking Boots

Brasher Supalite Active GTX Boot | Review

New for 2013 fabric and suede version of Brasher's Supalite boot gives impressive all-round UK performance with minimal grammage.

Brasher Supalite Active GTX Boot | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Men's Helki Jacket | Review

New streamlined Paramo waterproof all-round walking jacket that's neater fitting and better looking than previous Nikwax Analogy shells from the brand.

Men's Helki Jacket | Review
Outdoor Features

My Boots Are Made From Yak Leather...

The man from Ecco, he say, new boots made from hide of Tibetan yak for high altitude toughness...

My Boots Are Made From Yak Leather...
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Petzl Tikka RXP Head Torch | First Look

New rechargeable version of Petzl Tikka combines regulated output levels with the reactive lighting technology first used on the Petzl Nao.

Petzl Tikka RXP Head Torch | First Look
News

2014 New Gear - Mountain Equipment

New own-brand Drilite lightweight waterproof shells plus a ruffy tufty damp conditions-friendly sleeping bag family.

2014 New Gear - Mountain Equipment
Waterproof Jackets

Mountain Equipment Lhotse Jacket | Review

Impressive new Gore-Tex fabric, a fantastic revised Alpine cut devised by Swiss craftsmen, superb hood and impressive attention to detail promise to make the...

Mountain Equipment Lhotse Jacket | Review
News

2014 Gear Preview - Rab Launches Packs

Rab unveils shock new pack range and revamps its sleeping bags for spring 2014

2014 Gear Preview - Rab Launches Packs
News

2014 Gear Preview - Adidas Gets Stealth Rubber

Three new shoes using sticky Stealth rubber is the big story from adidas for spring 2014

2014 Gear Preview - Adidas Gets Stealth Rubber
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