Skip to content

 

Gear Reviews

Find parts & gear

 

You have no recent searches

You looked for...

and found 72 items

Hide Categories

Results 1 - 25 of 72

Gear image

Trekmates Peak Walker (2012)

£30.00

The spring system on these anti-shock poles is a little stiffer than many others to begin with, but will soften up a little after prolonged use. The stiffer spring does make them quieter than some other, softer anti-shocks. The handgrips aren’t the best, using a hard plastic that can be a little uncomfortable after prolonged use, becoming a little sweaty. ...

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

Vango Deluxe Cork (2012)

£40.00

A decent enough pair of poles that give solid performance for not a huge amount of money. They have an anti-shock system that adds a bounce on the hardest ground, but it’s a little softer than some of the other anti-shocks and bit noisier too. Cork grips offer a nice feel in the hand, with good traction in the wet ...

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

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 rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
Gear image

Pure Hydration Aqua Pure Traveller 2011

£35.00

The Pure Hydration Aqua Pure Traveller is a low-priced and lightweight option that’s easy to use. Simply remove the cap, fill the bottle with water, then squeeze it to force the water out though the filter built into the cap. You can drink the water straight from its exit valve, or squeeze the water into a cup. In terms of ...

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

Drinksafe Systems X1 Travel Tap Pure Water Filter Bottle 2011

£25.00

The Drinksafe Systems X1 Travel Tap Pure Water Filter Bottle is an attractively priced option that’s very convenient for swigging from during a walk. It’s extremely simple to use – just remove the cap, fill with water from a stream, pop the lid back on and squeeze the bottle to force the water through its spout. The filtration takes place ...

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

Craghoppers Adventure

£40.00

A decent enough, middle-of-the-road pole that does everything it’s supposed to at a decent price. The poles are sturdy, although not the most rigid, with a bit of flex if you don’t apply pressure straight down their length. The anti-shock system functions as it’s supposed to, with stiff spring suspension that isn’t distractingly noisy, although even with it locked-out, there ...

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

Gelert Adventure

£26.00

Low-priced poles, and with anti-shock technology too. As you might expect, these aren’t the toughest poles on offer, although in most circumstances their strength is absolutely fine. They are let down by the anti-shock system, however, with the spring sticking when walking in snow and muddy conditions. The spring was almost comically delayed, bouncing back halfway through an arm swing. ...

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

Markill Aquarius Trinksystem 2010

£20.00

The clever closing system on the Markill Aquarius Trinksystem means you can adapt its capacity from 2.5 litres down to 0.5 litres and open the top right up to clean thoroughly inside. The pack also comes with a dedicated tube brush so the perennial problem of bladder gunk can be easily dealt with. And when you get to your camp ...

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

Nalgene Encapsul Reservoir 2010

£19.00

The Nalgene Encapsul Reservoir features a decent-sized screw lid (63mm to be precise) – which is wide enough to make refilling easy – and a rugged bite valve that can be twisted to lock the flow of water. There’s a magnetic clip that slides onto your pack that will hold the bite valve in place, making it easier to locate ...

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

inov-8 H20rizontal 2010

£15.00

There’s more going on here than just hydration. This system is designed specifically to work with inov-8’s range of packs, and it wraps around the waist, which helps keep your centre of gravity low and evenly distributed. The top closure is made by Source, as are all the components, so you get the same antimicrobial properties here. As with the ...

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

Craghoppers Adventure Shock Absorber

£40.00

Heavy poles but also the long – both in terms of walking length and pack-down length. They are also very strong. The cork handles feel good in the hand and the straps are easily adjusted and well-padded. The anti-shock mechanism feels good in action but can be switched on and off easily by accident. Another excellent low-priced anti-shock offering. VITAL ...

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

Switch Sticks Hiking

£40.00

Available in a variety of colours, the Switch Sticks have a definite fun feel; yet they are extremely functional too and come at a very competitive price. They are quite long in pack-down size for a four-section pole, but they do extend to 132cm, so will appeal to taller walkers. They’re not bad weight-wise, and they stood up well to ...

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

Vango Deluxe Cork

£38.00

Good value, budget-end anti-shock poles that perform well on the hill. They have a superb length range from 65cm pack-down to a massive 141cm fully extended and also have some nice features including a comfy cork handles and a small section of grippy foam that extends down the shaft. The anti-shock turns on and off a little too easily and ...

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

Trekmates Trail Lite

£40.00

The Trail Lites bring anti-shock to the £40 price range and it actually works rather well – although it can be easily switched on and off accidentally, which is a nuisance. They are long poles that can be extended to over 135cm at a push, but this does give them a rather lengthy pack-down size of 69cm. The grips feel ...

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

Tracklogs English Lakes Southeast 2010

£25.00

Tracklogs’ English Lakes Southeast is a real enthusiasts’ package with a bit of a home-spun feel, but don’t let this put you off. It is a fully functional navigation aid with neat, seamless on-screen mapping, full UK coverage at 1:50,000, 1:25,000 and 1:250,000, aerial imaging and a powerful 3D facility. We particularly liked the route-planning functions. Building and detailing routes ...

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

Princeton Tec Quad 2010

£38.00

The Princeton Tec Quad is a compact, lightweight headtorch where the batteries fit directly in the back of the headtorch. A bolt has to be unscrewed to open the housing and this can be achieved by using the headstrap plastic buckle moulding. Also the battery cover is hinged so there is no problem of losing it in the dark. The ...

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

TSL Naos 2010

£26.00

The TSL Naos differs from many similar headtorches in that its casing is made from aluminium. So you should be able to treat this with a little less respect than some others without fear of it getting smashed. This does perhaps make it a little heavier than it needs to be, but it is still a respectable 94g. There is ...

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

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
Gear image

Princeton Tec Remix 2010

£40.00

The Princeton Tec Remix weighs 83g; 3 Ultrabright LEDs; 1 Maxbright LED; strobe; tilting head; max output 45 lumens; swivel head; uses 3 AAA batteries: max burn time 200 hours; battery power indicator; 4 power outputs. But tilt mechanism is very stiff; no flash facility; at this price would expect battery power indicator.

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

Primus Primelite PE 2010

£30.00

The Primus Primelite PE weighs 82g; 1 superbright LED; max output 40 lumens; swivel head; uses 2 AAA batteries; 3 power outputs plus strobe; comes with a stuffsack. But max burn time is only 18 hours; beam of light is very narrow on max power, which is useful, but a wider beam would be better.

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

Silva Ranger 2010

£30.00

The Silva Ranger weighs 74g; 4 white LEDs; 1 red LED; max output 34 lumens; max beam length 32m; uses 1 AA battery; 3 output levels plus white strobe, red strobe and red beam; tilting head. But max burn time 20 hours; more power is available for longer at a similar price; no battery level indicator.

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

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
Gear image

Silverpoint Guide 2010

£25.00

The Silverpoint Guide weighs 80g; 3 white LEDs; 1 high-powered white LED; max output 80 lumens; three power outputs; max burn time 20 hours; uses 1 AA battery; tilting head with ratchet; red diffuser can be used to improve night vision. But no strobe; no battery level indicator; head tilt does not lock in place as well as some.

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

Silverpoint Runner 2010

£14.00

The Silverpoint Runner weighs 80g; 5 white LEDs; max output 30 lumens; 2 power outputs; max burn time 45 hours; uses 3 AAA batteries; tilting head with good ratchet.But no strobe; no red LED for night vision; no battery level indicator.

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

Ring Cyba-Lite Trio 2010

£25.00

The Ring Cyba-Lite Trio weighs 68g; 1 x white LED; 1 x green LED for reading; 1x red LED for night vision; strobe; tilting head; max output 26 Lumens; swivel head with good ratchet;  2xAA batteries:; 2 white beam power settings, plus red, green and strobe modes. But max burn time on white beam 6 hours; relatively low output limits ...

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

Results

of 3

Country Walking magazine

Trail Magazine

Country Walking

Trail

Trail Running magazine

Outdoor Fitness magazine

Trail Running

Outdoor Fitness

 

Now your turn

Upload photos & videos to your own personal gallery

Tell us your story

Get published on LFTO! Upload a story, shout out, video you've found... or surprise us!