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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 rating is 4
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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 ...

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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
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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 ...

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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 ...

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Freeloader Pico 2010 solar panel

£17.00

The Freeloader Pico is a tiny solar panel with a built-in internal battery. So it needs to be charged from the sun before its power can be discharged to a device. It comes with a set of adapters that allow it to charge mobile phones as well as GPS receivers. It can also be linked to the Freeloader AA/AAA battery ...

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Osprey HydraForm Reservoir 2010

£26.00

The Osprey HydraForm Reservoir, a newcomer to the market, is designed to go with Osprey’s new range of Manta packs, produced more with the needs of bikers in mind than walkers – but it is available separately. The plastic around the screw lid reinforces the hose attachment and forms a handle that makes filling much easier. The back panel is ...

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Platypus Big Zip SL 2010

£25.00

I really like the flexibility of being able to remove the hose from the bladder when you want to refill the Platypus Big Zip SL. It means less time faffing with your pack and makes it easier to refill from streams – which is less of an issue if you’re biking or on short day walks but a real bonus ...

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Camelbak Omega Plus Reservoir 2010

£29.00

The Omega Plus is a step up from Camelbak’s standard Omega Reservoir but not quite as posh as its top-end Deluxe model, which is fitted with the flow meter that we reviewed in the April issue (page 9). But this model will more than meet the expectations of most Trail readers: it comes with a removable hose that locks off ...

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Quo Digital Mapping Solutions 2010

£7.00

Head to the Mapyx website (www.mapyx.com) and you can download Quo Digital Mapping Solutions for free along with demo slices of OS mapping. While Mapyx is a late arrival to the market they have clearly refined their proposition to compete with the market leaders. So this is an extremely well thought through package geared towards the needs of walkers. Mapyx ...

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Memory-Map Digital Map Shop (a.k.a. DMS) 2010

£25.00

DMS is Memory-Map’s ‘iTunes take’ on digital mapping. Set up an online account, choose a scale of mapping, draw the area you want and download. Top-up vouchers start from £25, which give you a chunk of mapping equating to 750 square kilometres – which you would be able to divide down into areas as small as 100 square kilometres. This ...

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Black Diamond Spot 2010

£43.00

A popular headtorch for many years, the Black Diamond Spot offers exceptionally lightweight performance. The battery case is pure genius as it opens just by tilting the head further than normally required. This makes fitting batteries in the dark easier than on any other headtorch I know of. Closure of the battery case is equally easy. One button provides six ...

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Petzl Tikka Plus 2 2010

£37.00

The Petzl Tikka Plus 2 is a well-established classic with a great weight of just 83g, yet it provides 50 lumens of light and can stretch a beam to 35m. The housing has been reshaped too and unlike most battery houses this is incredibly easy to open, fit batteries and close in the dark. Also you get a power remaining ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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GoSystem Soloset 2009

£20.00

The GoSystem Soloset comprises a 1.2 litre pan and a 1 litre fry pan that also acts as a lid and a plate, which is all one person really needs. There’s a pan grip and a stuffsack too. Circular grooves in the pan bases make them stick to stove pan supports better too. Inside a useful non-stick treatment is provided. ...

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Primus Litech Trek Kettle 2009

£20.00

The Primus Litech Trek Kettle is a one-person set that consists of a 1 litre pot and lid that could be used as a bowl. It’s made from aluminium to save weight with a non-stick surface on the inside. The folding handles on the pot and lid are protected with rubber grips so they don’t burn your hands. A stuffsack ...

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Big Agnes Clearview Air Pad

£41.00

This is the most compact alternative to the traditional self-inflating mattress. The Air Pad packs down incredibly small, but inflates to a respectable 200x50x5cm. There is no foam filling, and it’s clear to look through as the name suggests DesignThe Clearview comes packed in a tiny mesh stuffsack that can be easily slipped into a pocket of a rucksack, unlike ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Outdoor Designs Perma Gaiter

£20.00

A good size – loose enough but not baggy – and easy adjustment top and bottom. The eVENT fabric is soft and rustle-free. Light and airy, yet waterproof and very breathable, they did their job superbly on the hill.Contact: 01773 601870, www.outdoordesigns.co.uk

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Fox River Himalaya

£15.00

Less wool content than many, but still felt wonderfully soft, stretched easily and gripped the foot well, too. Light but still plenty of padding underfoot with good moisture management. Contact: 01404 549649, www.foxsox.com

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Bridgedale Endurance Trekker

£12.00

Felt great thanks to high wool content. Gripped the foot well and offered good padding. Medium warmth, so a good compromise for most people. Dried quickly and didn’t smell too bad either.Contact: 0116 2344646, www.bridgedale.com

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Nalgene TPE-Big Bore hydration system

£18.00

The Nalgene TPE-Big Bore hydration system has a screw cap, so is not as easy to fill and clean as slider models, but has a detachable hose. Nalgene's TPE-Big Bore delivers taste-free water, has an excellent flow rate and reliable shut-off valve. Great build quality, especially for the price.Contact: : 01629 580484, www.firstascent.co.uk

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Platypus Big Zip SL Hoser hydration system 2008

£22.00

The Platypus Big Zip SL Hoser hydration system opens at the top via a plastic slider making filling and cleaning really easy; there's no way this can leak. Full marks for the detachable hose. The Platypus Big Zip SL Hoser is tough and a good shape for most packs. Delivers a decent slug of taste-free water, although the flow rate ...

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