The Kinetic Plus jacket from Rab is the perfect in-between layer for spring and summer
The Masao from Mammut is a versatile, sturdy hardshell jacket that's hard to beat
The Lizard II shorts from Haglofs are a durable, technical option for women.
Haglof's trekking trousers are versatile and stylish without letting performance drop
Comfort, ease of movement and durability make the Fjallraven Abisko trekking tights a great purchase
The Arc-teryx Norvan VT is one of the most versatile trail running shoes around
The Ayako High GTX was developed for via ferrata use, but works well for combined mountain walking and scrambling with a light, precise feel.
The label says Berghaus, but essentially this is the classic wide and comfortable Brasher hill-walking boot reincarnated.
La Sportiva's Trango TRK has distinctive climbing-style looks, but is a super comfortable, high tech, lightweight hiking boot.
Scarpa's brilliant alpine-styled all-round Marmolada Trek mountain lightweight scores bonus points for its OutDry lining and blend of comfort and support.
Distinctive looks from the plasticky reinforced uppers, but KEEN's Aphlex is is a comfortable, cushioned, waterproof, lightweight hiking boot.
AKU's SUPERALP mixes neat alpine styling with plenty of underfoot stiffness, but excellent all-round comfort at a decent weight.
Unusual technology and distinctive looks, but don't be taken in, the Bora2 is an excellent lightweight hiker.
Salomon's lightweight X ALP MTN mountain boot is a genius mix of scrambling-friendly edging prowess and comfortable walking flex.
The Swiss brand's sleekly-cut, Primaloft-filled insulated jacket makes an excellent winter all-rounder for the slim at heart.
Made from the Swedish brand's own G1000 fabrics, the Keb Trousers are a seriously Scandinavian take on mountain legwear.
All the information you need to help you choose the right waterproof jacket for walking, scrambling, climbing or mountaineering.
Rab's new all-day, sort of 'softshell' is a brilliant mix of warmth, protection and breathability in a neatly cut, super versatile package. Brilliant!
The Swedish brand's iconic 2007 Spitz Gore-Tex mountain jacket gets a contemporary reboot for 2017 - does it still do the business?
Rab's Pertex Shield+ all-round mountaineering and walking waterproof does a cracking job at an equally good price.
Half-shoe, half-boot - the Wanderer is a brilliantly comfortable all-round walking mid.
Montane's first Gore-Tex technical mountaineering shell is a near faultless mix of fabric, design and build quality.
Unusual double-layer fabric system works decently, but it's very heavy and the cut and design need refining for the 21st Century.
‘Proper traditional waterproof that does a dependable, no-nonsense job without glitz or glamour – think of it as the baked beans on toast of walking jackets and...
