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Black Diamond Storm (2012)

£60.00

The Black Diamond Storm appears to provide everything its name suggests, as it offers a range of features to help you walk through a night-time storm safely. Firstly it is surprisingly small and compact at just 110g, so you’ll happily stash it in your rucksack ready for action. It punches out 100 lumens, which is a notch more than similar ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lifesystems Intensity 80 (2012)

£25.00

On first appearances the Lifesystems Intensity 80 looks very much like the Alpkit Gamma, but it has some important differences. Primarily the Intensity 80 has a motion sensor that allows you to wave your hand across the front of the headtorch to turn it on and off. The benefit of this is that it makes it extremely easy to operate ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Petzl Myo RXP (2012)

£80.00

Petzl has dominated the headtorch market since the 1970s and today the brand is as strong as ever. The Myo RXP is the supercharged version of the standard Myo XP (£65). The big difference between them is that the RXP is regulated and programmable, which means you can choose from 10 settings of how bright the light is and for ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mammut X-Shot (2012)

£85.00

The Mammut X-Shot benefits from a good range of white light outputs, from a full-power beam that is very clean, bright and wide to a more expansive flood for short-range use. You can buy an additional ambient light diffuser, which transforms the headtorch into a source of good general light when camping. The excellent quality of the light should make ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Ring Cyba-Lite Sensor (2012)

£31.00

As the Ring Cyba-Lite Sensor’s name suggests, this headtorch has a motion control sensor built into it so you simply need to sweep your hand across the front of it to turn it on or off. This sounds like a good idea, but in use I found it rather irritating as you need to move your hand in just the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Coleman Multi-Colour LED Headlamp (2012)

£30.00

I particularly liked the rotating control knob on the Coleman Multi-colour LED Headlamp as it made switching between settings a doddle. You get three power settings from the main white LED; however this provides a very narrow beam of light, which is not as useful when hillwalking or camping as the broader beams provided by other torches. There’s also a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Alpkit Gamma (2012)

£13.00

Alpkit is well-known for providing great kit at incredible prices, although the drawback is that you can only buy the gear direct from the brand, so you won’t find this headtorch in your local outdoor store. The Gamma has a main LED that punches out a good beam of light, but it is not as clean or as wide as ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Petzl Myo RXP 2010

£80.00

The Petzl Myo RXP is a regulated headtorch, meaning it automatically switches to reserve power mode when batteries are almost discharged so you don’t get a sudden drop in light output. The three lighting levels can be programmed to any of the 10 output levels, so that you can set up the headtorch output to match your requirements, which is ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mammut Lucido TX1 2010

£70.00

The Mammut Lucido TX1 is a well-designed headtorch with a unique head that rotates in its housing to provide excellent directional control of the beam. The head stays in place well too when set in position. An additional Ambient Light housing can be added for an extra £9, which transforms this light into a useful camping lantern by diffusing the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Silva Trail Runner 2010

£50.00

The Trail Runner, a new headtorch from Silva, is designed for runners as the name suggests, but it should be equally at home on the heads of less speedy mountain movers. The headtorch has a high-powered LED plus a pair of standard LEDs, and together these combine to provide a wide flood as well as a longer beam for searching ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Alpkit Gamma 2010

£15.00

Alpkit is well-known for providing incredible value for money, and so it is perhaps no surprise that the Gamma’s performance matches that of many headtorches costing twice the price. You get a battery pack at the back of the head and the red LED is fitted here. This can be set on strobe or as a red light. The front ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Black Diamond Sprinter 2010

£90.00

The Black Diamond Sprinter weighs 100g; 1 Double Power LED; max output 68 lumens; dimmer switch is very easy to use; rear flashing red strobe; swivel head; rechargeable battery pack; max burn time 64 hours; oval beam for running. But tilting head not as secure as pricier designs; not able to fit batteries if power drops during use.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Primus Primelite Race 2010

£55.00

The Primus Primelite Race has 1 high-output LED; max power 140 lumens; 3 power settings; tilting head; uses 4 AA batteries in belt pack so can be kept warm in winter and not destabilise headtorch; good price for output. But 196g is heavy; 20 hour max burn time is relatively short.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Kathmandu Dual Headlight 2010

£30.00

The Kathmandu Dual Headlight weighs 118g; 1 x 0.5 watt LED; 3 LEDs; rear red light; max output 26 lumens; swivel head; uses 3 AAA batteries: max burn time 80 hours; 3 power outputs plus strobe; well-balanced with rear-of-head battery pack. But more output is available at a higher price.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Highlander Capella 12 LED Headlamp 2010

£10.00

The Highlander Capella 12 LED Headlamp weighs 134g; 10 x white LED, 2x red LED; 3 white LED power modes plus red strobe; uses 3 x AAA batteries (not supplied). But the front black rubber housing on head rotates and falls off too easily; too easy to fit batteries incorrectly; poor amount of instructions and information provided.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 1
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Nite MX20-202

£220.00

Tough, practical and great on the hill, all Nite watches self-illuminate at night thanks to gaseous tritium light source (GTLS) technology, making them easy to read in all conditions. The Nite MX20-202 is water-resistant to 200m, and features a twisting bezel, stainless steel casing, Swiss-made movement and a 10-year lithium battery.  But it is a stripped-down option that tells the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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MSR Titan Kettle 2009

£43.00

The MSR Titan Kettle’s titanium pot and lid provide outstanding performance for the weight and packed size. The 0.85 litre pot is large enough to accommodate a 250g gas cartridge and small enough to be used as a drinking cup. A spout makes pouring easier. But it’s just one pot and lid, so it’s not ideal for more ‘culinary’ cooks. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vargo Ti Non Stick Kettle 2009

£42.00

The Vargo Ti Non Stick Kettle comprises a titanium 1.3 litre pot and lid that are extremely lightweight and could be shared between two campers to save maximum weight. The pot comes with a mesh stuffsack that weighs 12g. The lid fits well and has a plastic knob screwed to the top.  But there is no pan grip provided, and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Tibetan Titanium 1100 Mug/Pot 2009

£38.00

With a capacity of 1.1 litres the Tibetan Titanium 1100 Mug/Pot is equally at home on the stove when used as a mug or for cooking a basic meal. The lid has steam holes and a wire handle, while the pot has folding wire handles. The pot comes with a 13g orange stuffsack. But the stuffsack is too tight to ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vargo Ti-Lite Mug 2009

£32.00

The Vargo Ti-Lite Mug is a titanium 750ml pot and lid combo that is extremely lightweight and compact provides outstanding performance for the weight and packed size. The pot comes with a mesh stuffsack that weighs 14g if you are counting! But one pot and lid limits use to pretty basic cooking. The lid slips off a bit easily too. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Tibetan Titanium 700 Mug/Pot 2009

£30.00

With a capacity of 700ml the Tibetan Titanium 700 Mug/Pot is a one-person option. The stuffsack weighs 18g while the pan and lid come in at 106g, making it the lightest here. The lid has steam holes and a wire handle while the pot has folding wire handles.  But the handles are not protected with plastic, and there are no ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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SteriPEN Journey - Volunteer Tester

£95.00

Review by Annie-Blue I've used the SteriPEN while on several walks on Dartmoor, Brecon Beacons and on the Malvern Hills. These trips were day walks and on each trip I filled up my Sigg bottle at least once with water from hill streams. On these occasions my initial impressions were that the SteriPEN is a light and quick way of obtaining safe ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Casio Exilim EX-Z200 2008

£200.00

At less than 23mm thick, the slender Exilim EX-Z200 from Casio will slip easily into any pocket. Not only that, it weighs just 119g, so you’ll hardly know it’s there when you’re walking.  Despite these lean dimensions, Casio hasn’t compromised on the camera’s features. It’s got a handy 4x optical zoom lens (covering a range of 28-112mm) so it’s great ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Olympus MJU 850 SW 2008

£175.00

Hill-walking gear needs to be tough: and the Mju 850 SW from Olympus is quite a tough little number. Though it may be hard to believe looking at it, it’s actually waterproof. And we’re not talking about it just taking a few splashes either – you can safely submerge it in up to 3m of water! If you’re unfortunate enough ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Nikon Coolpix L18 2008

£100.00

If you don’t want to spend a small fortune on a camera, you can still get a decent compact at a low price that’s ideal for most demands you will make of it on the hill. This is thanks to a lot of technology, which has trickled down from more advanced models, finding its way onto budget options such as ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0

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