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Outwell Steel Vacuum Flask

£12.00

This flask kept the contents very hot. The lid can be used as a cup and has a plastic liner to protect the lips from scalds. The stopper is the press-down variety, and the outside has a grippy, anodised finish. But the press-down pourer may not be to everyone’s liking as this type can clog up, so it’s not ideal ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vango Non Stick Cook Kit One Person 2009

£13.00

If you cook real food rather than heat up water to hydrate a packet meal then the Vango Non Stick Cook Kit One Person pan set is ideal. You get two pots, 0.7 and 0.9 litres, and two lids, plus a frying pan and plastic cup. The steel pans have non-stick surfaces too. There is no pan grip, but the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Tatonka Hot and Cold

£13.00

This flask offers superb performance, relatively light weight and a great price for what you get. The screw top has a slot down the side to allow easy pouring, while the lid can be used as a cup and has a plastic lining to prevent sore lips. You get instructions on the box too. This is a great flask that ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 1
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Gelert Ascent

£15.00

These Gelert Ascent trekking poles have only two sections, which makes for a longer (more bulky) pack-down size. But this also means they’re less prone to slipping than some. With a comfortable handle and reasonable weight, this is a bargain pole for all but the very serious hillwalker. Two-section design makes them easier to adjust and tighten. Adequate performance and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Hi-Gear ZM730 Anti Shock

£16.00

These trekking poles weigh 624g per pair; 64cm packed length; 130cm max length; easy to adjust hand loop; carbon fibre reinforced fibreglass. But anti-shock can be turned on and off too easily and this may happen when twisting the pole during zigzag ascents; plastic handle and hand loop not as comfortable as others.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Jack Wolfskin Thermo Bottle

£16.00

A rubberised coating provides a more secure grip than most others. Better still the insulating properties are good. You get a press-button closure plus a cup. But others offer better insulating performance for their weight and not everyone is a fan of button-operated pourers, as they tend to clog.   Capacity: 1000mlMaterials: stainless steel flask and cup, plastic stopper  Sizes ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vango Anti-shock Walker

£17.00

Vango’s Anti-shock Walker is a bargain pole offering great value for money. The alloy design is quite heavy, though, and the nifty little compasses in the handles don’t always work. Even so, they’re nice poles, with all the essential features and at a reasonable price. Adequate performance on the hill.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lifeventure TIV Vacuum Flask

£17.00

This flask comes in a metal case, while its black, grippy, anodised coating makes it almost too sexy to use! Inside there is a copper coating to improve insulation. Performance was okay and you get clear instructions. But the plastic lining of the cup does not extend as far as some around the lip to prevent burns. The screw-top pourer ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Primus Stainless Steel Vacuum Flask

£20.00

A beautiful black, grippy, anodised flask with a good performance in the temperature test. The cup has a good plastic lining to prevent sore lips. The stopper has a press-down pourer and can also be easily unscrewed. You also get very good instructions and a spare stopper. But the price kills an otherwise good flask, while some may prefer simpler ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vango Stainless Steel Cook Kit 2 Person 2009

£23.00

Designed for two who like to cook proper food, the Vango Stainless Steel Cook Kit 2 Person cook set has one frying pan, two pots (0.9 and 1.4 litres with lids) and two plastic cups. The pans are made from stainless steel but the bases are copper to improve heat conduction and use less fuel. They pack together neatly inside ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Highlander 2-3 Person Non Stick Cook Set 2009

£25.00

The Highlander 2-3 Person Non Stick Cook Set, which comprises of two pots (0.7 and 1.5 litres, with lids) and a frying pan kit, comes in a very robust zipped and padded carry case. The pots are non-stick with plastic-coated folding handles. The pan lids get screw-on plastic handles. You also get a set of three plastic bowls, a plastic ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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GoSystem Cookset 2 2009

£26.00

With the GoSystem Cookset 2, a 1.6 and 1.2 litre pan are combined with a 1 litre fry pan that can be used as a lid for both pans or as a plate. A pan grip is provided along with a stuffsack. Under each pan there are circular grooves to improve stability on stove pan supports. There’s a non-stick treatment ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Aztec Nevado 80

£30.00

Light on price and weight, this kit bag benefits from a removable padded shoulder strap and oversized handles that allow it to be worn as a backpack. Zipped end compartments plus an internal divider facilitate packing while the main zip can be locked with a padlock. But the material is not as durable as others, and the external pocket and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vango Deluxe Cork Anti-Shock 2010

£38.00

Vango set the standard for making products with remarkable performance at low prices. Their Deluxe Cork Anti-Shock are typical of the brand as they offer most of what most people want at a price that most people are prepared to pay. The pole has anti-shock built in and the handles are cork – and these two features alone are impressive ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Blacks Quattro Compact

£40.00

The Quattro is a good all-round trekking pole with a great price of just £40 per pair. It weighs in at a very respectable 512g per pair and packs down to just 57cm, so it is ideal for stowing on your rucksack while scrambling or holding an ice axe during a winter walk. The maximum length is 135cm, which is ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Kit Bag 70

£40.00

This kit bag has a simple layout comprising of a central lockable zip entry to the main compartment and a pair of oversized handles to allow this to be worn as a backpack. At only 930g it is a very light bag, yet it offers excellent puncture resistance. You don’t get a shoulder strap, though, or any internal compartments.   ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Blacks Compact Pole 2010

£40.00

Forty pounds is a very low price for a pair of poles. But it is even more noteworthy when you realise that these poles also include anti-shock springs inside to take the impact out of placing the tips firmly down onto rocky surfaces. This is a longer pole than many too, so it’s better for those who are taller than ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Primus Litech Super Set 2009

£40.00

The Primus Litech Super Set is a two-person pan set with a 1.7 and 2.1 litre pot plus one lid and a pan grip. The frying pan has a built-in folding handle. The pans are made from aluminium with a non-stick surface and circular engravings on the base for a better grip on stove supports. A stuffsack is provided too.  ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Optimus Terra Pan Set 2009

£40.00

The Optimus Terra Pan Set’s neoprene casing can be used to keep cooked food warm while one pot is on the burner. The 1.65 litre pot and frying pan/lid are Teflon-coated and have circular grooves on the base so they grip a stove support better. The 1.70 litre pot is plain aluminium. The plastic pan grip fits and handles all ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Trailwise Rambler A/S

£40.00

These trekking poles weigh 624g per pair; packed length 65cm; anti-shock; rubber handles; easy to adjust wrist loops; 135cm max length is ideal for most; great low price. But some handles and wrist loops are more comfortable; some poles are lighter.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Highlander Himalayan Trek 2010

£48.00

The Highlander Himalayan Trek has some carbon fibre in the shaft material, which reduces the weight of this pole to a very respectable 516g per pair. Packed length is good too at just 57cm. The foam handle is well-contoured with an extension down the shaft, which makes this a very comfortable pole to grip on a variety of terrain. There ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Trekmates Trail Lite

£50.00

This Trail Lite trekking pole from Trekmates has a comfy handle design, but the buckle-free strap keeps coming loose and the stiff anti-shock tends to lock itself into the ‘off’ position. This is one of the heaviest designs on the market, despite its name. Fairly easy to adjust: the three sections stay in place most of the time. They could ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Trekmates Compact Slim Line 2010

£50.00

The low price of the Trekmates Compact Slim Line pole is instantly attractive, and the weight is very low too compared to some other options. Part of the weight saving may be due to the shorter overall length, as when fully expanded these are only 117cm long. I’m 6ft tall and for me that length was fine. This is a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Switch Sticks Hiking

£55.00

These trekking poles from Switch Sticks come in fancy colours and have a good handle, but there’s a thin strap with a fiddly buckle. Heavy, and they also vibrate annoyingly in use. The twist-lock doesn’t feel as secure as some, and nor were the baskets, making them too easy to lose. They’re let down by very poor straps and handles. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Leki Makalu Soft Anti-Shock

£57.00

These trekking poles weigh 538g; packed length 69cm; anti-shock; rubber handles; soft, padded hand loops; 135cm max length; good all-rounder; SLS system prevent poles unlocking when twisted 360 degrees while walking; beautifully finished shafts. But others are lighter and have softer handles.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0

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