The Venom is an all purpose ice axe, suited to whatever you get up to on the mountain
We've tested 16 of the very best 2017 hill and mountain walking daypacks to help you choose the best load-hauler for one-day outings in the...
The Iota headtorch from Black Diamond is a small, simple and effective piece of gear
It's not super bright or ostentatiously clever, but UP's emergency-friendly Performance Headtorch is decently light and very compact.
Edlerid's Novalite lightweight headtorch is powered by a single AA battery and mixes spot and wider beams for surprisingly useful light output.
Alpkit's new Definition technical mountain jacket is a brilliantly-specced, neatly-cut slice of mountain burliness at a killer price.
Get a look at the best waterproof jackets, down jackets and walking boots before they're released
Alpkit's new PrimaLoft Active filled jacket is designed to be more useable on the move, but works well as an all-round warmer as well.
Marmot's medium-weight synthetic jacket uses and active fill and fabrics to up comfort on the move compared to more traditional puffy insulation.
Marmot's lightweight all-mountain waterproof jacket uses a high-performing own-brand fabric for a mix of lightness, toughness and breathability.
Our epic round-up of what's new from the top brands for winter 2016 direct from the recent Munich ISPO trade show.