Paramo's zoned Nikwax Analogy waterproof jacket is relatively light and has all the classic soft, breathable and ethical virtues of the brand.
Montane's new women's Gore-Tex mountain walking waterproof jacket is a brilliant mix of protection, comfort and top notch build quality.
MHW's lightweight women's alpine shell is nicely made and fits well, but does it cut the mustard for more general mountain and outdoor use?
Paramo's high mountain, women's-specific shell's alternative take on waterproof clothing works brilliantly in cold, damp conditions, but it has fit issues.
The Canadian outdoor clothing perfectionist turn their attention to walkers with this immaculately-made women's waterproof hiking jacket.
Berghaus's new women's-specific mountaineering jacket uses its own Hydroshell Elite fabric for a solid-feeling, waterproof and breathable mountain shell.
A seriously gnarly women's-specific mountain jacket that mixes the best Gore-Tex waterproof fabric available with no-nonsense cut and lots of useful features.
Alpkit's lightweight hill and mountain walking jacket for women is a cracking all-rounder at a very competitive price.
Rab's lightweight, waterproof jacket is a nice balance between being lightness and function making it a brilliant packable all-rounder.
Our look at the best trail-running shoes, clothing and equipment available will help you rocket up your local trails, hills and fells in maximum comfort.
We've reviewed 13 of the best off-road and trail running shoes out there to help you choose the ones that'll work for you.
Canadian cold-conditions trail running and mountain running jacket mixes Gore Windstopper and breathable stretch fabric panels.
The legendary mountaineering hardshell from the Canadian brand gets stronger and lighter.
A hydration pack with a twist, the lumbar reservoir sits weight low down for better balance and load transfer.
Lightweight running vest come pack from niche US specialist brand, Nathan Sports banishes bounce from mid-distance outings.
Comfortable, small capacity, vest-type running pack that's ideal for longer outings, races and extended trail running days in the hills.
The Canadian mountain brand's women's trail running windproof has an ace, lightweight, Goldilocks balance of comfort and protection.
Solid and dependable trail running shoe that's happiest on dry to medium terrain and can also double as supportive walking and hiking footwear.
Montane's trail-running shorts combine the advantages of Lycra and conventional designs in an ingenious 'twin skin' construction.
Inov-8's new lightweight trail-running shoe is a featherweight mix of grip and trail feel, but at the expense of some comfort.
Neat, hooded Houdini windproof jacket from Patagonia is ideal for trail-running use and packs down into its own pocket for compact stowage on the move.
Functional and reasonably lightweight windproof jacket that packs down to the size of an orange and at a bargain price too.
Comfortable, longer-cut running shorts complete with a long-legged 'boxer brief liner' to minimise chafing are the opposite of 'racy'.
Low and stable with good rock and rubble protection, Merrell's latest trail running shoe swaps cushioning for connection.
