Updated ventilated hiking day-pack mixes Ospreys excellent build quality, myriad features and a supportive trampoline-style back system.
Excellent ventilated back-type pack from the US pack brand Gregory mixes support, cooling air flow and all mod cons in an excellent all-rounder.
The Moyo's an ultra-lightweight backpack that's also deceptively tough thanks to the use of super strong, but light, top-end Dyneema fabric.
Exped's throwback lightweight 35-litre mountain pack mixes simple, tough construction and essential features with no fripperies allowed.
Don't be taken in by the lush, retro looks and traditional styling, Millican's Fraser the Rucksack also makes a competent hill companion if you choose.
Cicerone guidebooks are written by dedicated walkers, mountaineers, trekkers, climbers and cyclists, who are all experts in their fields
The Iota headtorch from Black Diamond is a small, simple and effective piece of gear
If you're after a multi-day adventure pack, look no further than the Osprey Aether AG70.
The Squall Jacket by Mountain Equipment is a piece of kit you should really consider if you’re planning on going climbing
If you’re after a great all-round outdoor shoe suitable for hiking, get yourself a pair of the Oboz Sawtooth Low walking shoes
New outdoor energy generator from Texenergy harnesses the wind to power your outdoor electronic gadgets on multi-day, off-grid outings.
Guides from the people who know the outdoors at Vertebrate Publishing
Zamberlan's Fell Lite is strong, comfortable and stylish
The Ayako High GTX was developed for via ferrata use, but works well for combined mountain walking and scrambling with a light, precise feel.
Headline speakers at this year's Keswick Festival event include ultra-runners Nicky Spinks and Jasmin Paris and climbers Sir Chris Bonington and Alan Hinkes.
The Kento is a trim-fitting, neatly designed walking shell from the Swiss alpine specialist that defies the 2.5-layer fabric norms.
High-powered Danish Suprabeam V4pro has loads of good points, but we found light mode selection tricky and switch placement frustrating.
Rab's lightweight Paradox mid-layer top uses Polartec Alpha insulation and is a brilliant, high performance alternative to a fleece.
Alpkit's new Definition technical mountain jacket is a brilliantly-specced, neatly-cut slice of mountain burliness at a killer price.
Two ace trail-running guides from Vertebrate help you sort out the routes from the rough in the Peak and Lakes.
It weighs as much as some expedition sleeping bags, but the Summit Series L6 Down Jacket is seriously warm by any standards
Osprey's all-round lightweight Talon daypack range has had a makeover for 2017 with sleeker lines and a revised back system.
Made from the Swedish brand's own G1000 fabrics, the Keb Trousers are a seriously Scandinavian take on mountain legwear.
The 2017 Montane Spine Race kicks off this Sunday 15 January, and current conditions and the ongoing weather forecast suggest that his could be the...
