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Lowe Alpine Alpine Attack 34:45 Pack | First Look

Lightweight technical mountain pack from Lowe Alpine arrives.

Lowe Alpine Alpine Attack 34:45 Pack | First Look
How To Guides

Tuesday Tip - Self-Inflating Mats Made Simple

This week, how to care for, use and repair your self-inflating sleeping pad.

Tuesday Tip - Self-Inflating Mats Made Simple
Waterproof Jackets

Mammut Kento Jacket | First Look

New for 2012 super-bright, lightweight waterproof jacket from Swiss alpine specialist, Mammut.

Mammut Kento Jacket | First Look
Trail and Scramble Shoes

Haglöfs Vertigo GT Shoe | Review

Solid, durable comfortable all-round approach / walking shoe that comes with the bonus of a mouldable SOLE footbed.

Haglöfs Vertigo GT Shoe | Review
Group Tests and Best Buys

Three Top Scrambling Shoes Compared

We check out three different technical approach shoes from Scarpa, Haglöfs and adidas outdoor.

Three Top Scrambling Shoes Compared
Reviews

Haglöfs Barrier Pro Jacket | Review

Ultra-lightweight PrimaLoft-filled insulating jacket that doubles as lightly insulated windproof depending on how you look at it.

Haglöfs Barrier Pro Jacket | Review
Softshell Jackets

Rab Vapour-Rise Guide Jacket | Review

Winterised version of Rab's excellent Vapour-Rise soft shell system that's an excellent alternative to more conventional layering outfit and can also be used as a...

Rab Vapour-Rise Guide Jacket | Review
News

'Most Effective Down Jacket Ever' From Berghaus

Scoop early look at the Ramche Down Jacket complete with hydrophobic down, zoned construction and testing by Mick Fowler.

'Most Effective Down Jacket Ever' From Berghaus
Waterproof Jackets

Montane Super-Fly XT Jacket | Review

UK-friendly, all-round winter mountain shell with proper helmet-friendly hood, highly breathable eVent fabric with reinforced abrasion zones, more pockets than a family of bush kangaroos...

Montane Super-Fly XT Jacket | Review
Walking Boots

Mammut Brecon Boot | First Look

New for spring 2012, UK-friendly, three-season walking boot arrives for review.

Mammut Brecon Boot | First Look
Waterproof Jackets

Terrex GTX Active Shell Jacket | Review

Breathable lightweight Gore-Tex Active Shell alpine shell that's right in the mix with the best of the more established outdoor brands thanks to a neat...

Terrex GTX Active Shell Jacket | Review
Tents

Rab Ridge Raider Bivi | Review

Minimalist, bottomless sleeping teamed with hooped one-person bivvy shelter gives a great balance of lightness and acceptable comfort.

Rab Ridge Raider Bivi | Review
Walking Boots

Scarpa SL Activ Boot | First Look

Scarpa's classic 3-4 season mountain boot gets a makeover for this winter and we have a pair in for review right now.

Scarpa SL Activ Boot | First Look
Reviews

Rab Baseline Hoodie | First Look

Hooded winter base layer come lighweight mid-layer in Polartec's PowerDry High Efficiency fabric.

Rab Baseline Hoodie | First Look
Walking Boots

Anatom Q3 Boot | First Look

New for review, full leather mountain walking boot from Scottish-based brand Anatom.

Anatom Q3 Boot | First Look
Reviews

Berghaus Bioflex 2 Pack System | Review

We're just back from trying out the new ergo-friendly, energy-saving Berghaus Bioflex 2 packs in the Lakes.

Berghaus Bioflex 2 Pack System | Review
Outdoor Features

Salomon Shades - Nice But Spendy Eyewear

Super-neat, super-compact and very effective eye protection from the guys at Salomon Eyewear.

Salomon Shades - Nice But Spendy Eyewear
Waterproof Jackets

Mountain Equipment Firefox Jacket | Review

Mountain Equipment's new Gore-Tex Active Shell jacket weighs a smidgeon over 300 grammes, but still features 'semi pit-zips' and full adjustability to go with the...

Mountain Equipment Firefox Jacket | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Berghaus Velum Jacket | Review

Highly breathable lightweight mountaineering waterproof shell jacket made from the new for winter 2011 Gore-Tex Active Shell fabric and in spangly retro red and blue...

Berghaus Velum Jacket | Review
Walking Boots

Salomon Comet 3D GTX Boot | Review

Suede and fabric-uppered, Gore-Tex-lined lightweight walking boot with Salomon's excellent fit and reliable 3D chassis.

Salomon Comet 3D GTX Boot | Review
Sleeping Bags

Rab Neutrino 400 Sleeping Bag | Review

Excellent three-season-ish, lightweight sleeping bag that's warmer than its specification suggests and comes complete with a handy, waterproof stuff sac.

Rab Neutrino 400 Sleeping Bag | Review
Walking Trousers

Montane Terra Alpine Pant | Review

Four top soft shell mountain pants, trousers or legwear checked out.

Montane Terra Alpine Pant | Review
Tents

Vango Velocity 300 | Review

We test out the new Vango Velocity 300 with its AirBeam technology in fierce Lakes conditions.

Vango Velocity 300 | Review
News

New Boots From Asolo This Spring

Two new technical mountain boots and pair of leather walking boots from the Italian footwear specialist.

New Boots From Asolo This Spring
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