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Outdoor 100 2020/21

Walking Boots

Montbell Alpine Cruiser 800 | Review

OM editor Will tests a heavyweight trekking boot built for mileage over rough terrain

Montbell Alpine Cruiser 800 | Review
Trail Running Shoes

Keen Seek | Review

Our verdict on Keen's first trail running shoe

Keen Seek | Review
Down and Insulated Jackets

Rab Quantra Pro Hoody | Review

The perfect mid-layer?

Rab Quantra Pro Hoody | Review
Backpacks

Klättermusen Delling 25L Backpack | Review

Very tough and durable - but can it withstand UK conditions?

Klättermusen Delling 25L Backpack | Review
Tents

Nortent Varde 1 | Review

A seriously robust 4-season tent...

Nortent Varde 1 Tent | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Coros Apex 4 | Review

A hiker and trail runner’s perspective on Coros’s latest “mountain sports” watch

Coros Apex 4 for Hiking and Trail Running | Review
Down and Insulated Jackets

Montane Anti-Freeze Jacket | Review

A down jacket that contains gold particles you say?

Montane Anti-Freeze Jacket | Review
Walking Boots

AKU Superalp Nubuck GTX Boots | Review

A burly leather hiking boot with out-of-the-box comfort? Surely not…

AKU Superalp NBK GTX Boots | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Gregory Alpaca Gear Box 45L | Review

One of our gear editor's favourite items this year.

Gregory Alpaca Gear Box 45L | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Montbell Rain Trekker 2.0 | Review

Montbell have thought outside of the box with this new version of their popular Rain Trekker jacket – and the results are impressive.

Montbell Rain Trekker 2.0 | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Primus Micron III | Review

The third iteration in the ultra-light and ultra-compact Primus Micron family – here’s how we got on with it.

Primus Micron III | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Klättermusen Galar Gloves | Review

A durable glove for fast-paced adventures

Klättermusen Galar Gloves | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Petzl Actik Core 625 | Review

Are dual-powered head torches the way forward? Our gear editor reckons so.

Petzl Actik Core 625 | Review
Walking Trousers

Craghoppers Natales Cargo Waterproof Trousers | Review

These might just be my new favourite waterproof hiking trousers.

Craghoppers Natales Cargo Waterproof Trousers | Review
Backpacks

Osprey Firn 18 | Review

A pack with an ingenious solution for ski mountaineers...

Osprey Firn 18 Pack | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Páramo Caminata Jacket | Review

An alternative to membrane-lined waterproofing that offers true breathability

Páramo Caminata Jacket | Review
Tents

Nemo Dagger OSMO | Review

Designed for backpackers, lightweight with an impressive new sustainably-made fabric and plenty of useful features

Nemo Dagger OSMO 2P Tent (2025) | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Outdoor Research Aspire 3L | Review

Our verdict on OR's flagship women's waterproof

Outdoor Research Aspire 3L | Review
Down and Insulated Jackets

Haglöfs Spitz Down Hood Review

Can this jacket's unique baffle structure elevate it above the rest?

Haglöfs Spitz Down Hood | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Klättermussen Misty Trousers | Review

Completely unhindered movement is the name of the game here

Klättermussen Misty Trousers | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Matador Flatpak Dry Bag 8L | Review

The perfect dry bag? Maybe...

Matador Flatpak Dry Bag 8L | Review
Walking Trousers

Quechua SH500 Mountain Trousers | Review

A good value pair of hiking trousers designed for cold weather hiking and mountain pursuits

Quechua SH500 Mountain Trousers | Review
Reviews

Arc'teryx Thorium SV Down Jacket | Review

A premium jacket made with quality down and with panels made with Gore’s latest weather resistant fabric

Arc’teryx Thorium SV Down Jacket | Review
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