All | Not Yet Reviewed | Accessories | 500-999g

Browse Gear Reviews

Price Range

LFTO Rating

(4)
(10)
(14)
(8)

Brand

Vango (5)
MSR (2)
Blacks (2)
Primus (2)
Highlander (2)
Leki (2)
Lowe Alpine (1)
Craghoppers (1)
Black Diamond (1)
Jack Wolfskin (1)
Show All

Gear Reviews

Find parts & gear

You have no recent searches

You looked for...

and found 36 items

Hide CategoriesShow Categories

Matches found in Gear Reviews

Digital Cameras (1)
Duffel bags (2)

Solar panels (1)
Trekking poles (20)

Water treatment (2)

Results 1 - 25 of 36

Pennine Fastlock 260 (2012)

£35.00

Probably the most common complaint walkers have with trekking poles is that the internal locking mechanism becomes impossible to lock or unlock and is difficult at the best of times with wet, cold or gloved hands. A popular alternative to the internal expansion lock is an external snaplock, where a lever is flipped closed to lock the pole sections in ...

LFTO.com rating
Owners' rating

Vango Deluxe Cork Walking Poles (2012)

£40.00

The handle is one of the most important areas of a trekking pole, as if this is not right then sore hands are almost guaranteed. To improve comfort, the Vango Deluxe Cork Walking Pole has a cork handle, which is not quite as comfy as a softer padded handle, but it is better than a rubber or plastic handle. The ...

LFTO.com rating
Owners' rating

MSR SureLock TR-3 2012 (2012)

£113.00

The SureLock range of poles is MSR’s first entry into the competitive trekking pole market. It aims to tackle the classic problem of trekking poles – namely poor locking mechanism – by having a unique SureLock adjustment system, which relies on an internal pin that locates into a series of apertures on the inside of the tubes. The locking pins ...

LFTO.com rating
Owners' rating

Pacerpole Carbon 2010

£87.00

Pacerpoles have been around a few years now but this carbon version shaves some of the weight off. The Pacerpole has developed a strong following due to its unique handle. The moulding is designed to sit perfectly in the hand and allow a very natural walking action with less shoulder and elbow movement. Compare the Pacerpole to any other option ...

LFTO.com rating
Owners' rating

Black Diamond Trail Compact 2010

£65.00

For many years Black Diamond poles have featured a FlipLock camming system to allow the poles to be adjusted in length and firmly locked in place. This system has been well-proven and does not appear to suffer from the common failings of the internal expanding cam design used by other brands. This single feature of the Black Diamond Trail Compact ...

LFTO.com rating
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

MSR Quick 2 System 2009

£60.00

With the MSR Quick 2 System you get an aluminium pan set with a 2.5 and 1.5 litre pot and a lid with straining holes. A removable pan grip can be fitted to either pan. You also get two polypropylene dishes for eating from, as well as a pair of insulated stainless steel cups. But the unusual shape of the ...

LFTO.com rating
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

Fujifilm Finepix S100 FS 2008

£400.00

Though it may look like a fully-fledged D-SLR, this Fujifilm FinePix S100 FS is actually an advanced compact camera. It packs in an incredible 14.3x zoom lens that runs from 28mm (ideal for landscapes as you get pretty much everything in the frame), through to 400mm (perfect for filling the frame with distant subjects and isolating detail). The beauty of ...

LFTO.com rating
Owners' rating

Livesaver Bottle 4000

£230.00

The Lifesaver Bottle is a water treatment system that was developed in response to natural disasters such as the tsunami of December 2004, Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and more recent floods in the UK, and it claims to be the world’s first all-in-one ultrafiltration water bottle without chemicals. This unique filter system removes bacteria, viruses, cysts, parasites and fungi – ...

LFTO.com rating
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

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
Owners' rating

Kohla EVO Micro Tour

£70.00

If you plan on stowing your trekking poles on your rucksack for long periods while scrambling or mountaineering or making winter ascents with ice axe in hand, then this is the best choice by a long way. The big advantage of this pole over its rivals is that it has a packed length of only 56cm, so you can stow ...

LFTO.com rating
Owners' rating

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 ...