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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
News

Beards Better At Altitude Say Scientists

Everest study shows that facial hair growth may improve high altitude performance.

Beards Better At Altitude Say Scientists
Group Tests and Best Buys

Top Lightweight Boots Reviewed

We'll be bringing you full reviews of seven of the best lightweight walkiong boots on the market over the next week, here's an overview of...

Top Lightweight Boots Reviewed
Softshell Jackets

Rab Exodus Jacket | Review

Very breathable, tough, decent-wicking, well-cut and protective non-membrane soft shell mountain jacket with excellent helmet-compatible hood for fast movers who tend to run hot.

Rab Exodus Jacket | Review
Outdoor Features

Pure Soap In Liquid Form... At Last!

Washing technical clothing? Now there's an alternative to technical washing products.

Pure Soap In Liquid Form... At Last!
Walking Boots

Haglöfs Grym Boot | Review

Lightweight, stiffish hiking boot that also takes a crampon quite happily.

Haglöfs Grym Boot | Review
Group Tests and Best Buys

Microspikes v Yaktrax Reviewed

Two 'not quite crampon', enhanced traction solutions compared in real winter conditions.

Microspikes v Yaktrax Reviewed
Softshell Jackets

Haglöfs Lizard Jacket | Review

Simple but addictively effective non-membrane soft shell stretch pull-on from the Swedish outdoors brand.

Haglöfs Lizard Jacket | Review
Outdoor Features

World's Hardest Pants...

If you're planning on crawling down glacial morraine or bum-sliding down steep scree slopes, you need these in your life.

World's Hardest Pants...
News

iPhone App That Identifies Mountains

Point your iPhone at a hill and Peaks will tell you what it's called and how high it is.

iPhone App That Identifies Mountains
Walking Boots

Haglöfs Grym Boot | First Look

New for review, light but sturdy mountain walking boot with SuperFabric uppers.

Haglöfs Grym Boot | First Look
News

Rab Top Bag Evolves

Rab's ultra-lightweight bottomless sleeping bag has spawned two new successors.

Rab Top Bag Evolves
News

Rab Totally Overhauls Sleeping Bags

Complete new range of sleeping bags for spring 2010 with better down and construction.

Rab Totally Overhauls Sleeping Bags
News

Yeti Sleeping Bags Hit The UK

Impressive specs from these hand-made German-manufactured down sleeping bags.

Yeti Sleeping Bags Hit The UK
Walking Boots

Salomon Wings Sky GTX Boot | First Look

New for review, £180 lightweight boot with running shoe technology.

Salomon Wings Sky GTX Boot | First Look
Reviews

Rab Generator Alpine Jacket | Review

Full test of Rab's hooded and very water-resistant lightweight PrimaLoft jacket

Rab Generator Alpine Jacket | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Paramo Quito Jacket | Review

Updated: Additional observations on Paramo's sub-500g lightweight waterproof multi-activity jacket

Paramo Quito Jacket | Review
Backpacks

Karrimor Alpiniste 35+10 Pack | Review

Technical mountain pack from iconic British brand tested

Karrimor Alpiniste 35+10 Pack | Review
How To Guides

How To Repair Torn Waterproofs

Captain Paranoia talks you through his answer to crampon cuts and other rips in shell clothing.

How To Repair Torn Waterproofs
News

New From The North Face For Winter

Highlights from TNF's winter range including a UK-friendly shell and a great jacket name...

New From The North Face For Winter
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