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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
News

Lowe Alpine's New Backpacks

Revamped Lowe Alpine TFX packs including a 95-litre sack weighing just 2200 grammes.

Lowe Alpine's New Backpacks
Tents

Vango Ultralite 100 Tent | Review

We check out Vango's affordable, lightweight one-person tent in the Lakes.

Vango Ultralite 100 Tent | Review
Buyer's Guides

Trail Running Shoes | Buyer's Guide

Everything you need to know about trail running shoes for both walking and running.

Trail Running Shoes | Buyer's Guide
Buyer's Guides

Ventilated Packs | Buyer's Guide

We check out the pros and cons of ventilated packs and look at the top designs.

Ventilated Packs | Buyer's Guide
News

New Winter Boots From Aku

Not one but two new pairs of winter mountain boots coming your way for winter 2009.

New Winter Boots From Aku
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