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Exped Downmat 7 Pump

£110.00

Sleeping mats are essential to reduce heat loss through the ground. According to Exped, heat loss through convection through the ground can be greatly reduced by adding down to the air chambers inside the sleeping mat – and since down compresses so well, this form of insulation allows a tiny packed size too. DesignThe more air pockets trapped inside the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Black Diamond Icon

£50.00

This is a beautifully crafted and wonderfully useful headtorch. The manufacturer claims it has an 80m beam, but what I liked was the variable power settings that add up to six lighting options plus flash. There is a setting here for almost every occasion. With a maximum burn time of 164 hours on a set of AA batteries, you also ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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The North Face Base Camp Duffel

£80.00

This is the original modern classic kit bag that most others are based on. It’s made from PVC-coated tarpaulin, with oversized handles that allow the holdall to be carried as a backpack. You also get removable shoulder straps, compression straps and lockable zips. There is an internal mesh compartment, but no divider for dirty gear.   Capacity: 70 litresWeight: 1415gMaterial ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Mountain Equipment Wet and Dry Kit Bag 70

£70.00

The use of 1000 denier rubberised tarpaulin in this kit bag should have ensured durability, but in our puncture tests the fabric was disappointing. However, the inclusion of an internal compartment for damp or smelly kit keeps your gear fresh. Oversized handles allow the bag to be carried as a rucksack, while a removable shoulder strap is also provided. The ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Casio PRG-40-3VUR

£140.00

This is a well-proven mountain watch that is built for performance and functionality rather than style and a low price. It weighs 70g, which is reasonable. The design is very ‘military’ in style. But it is the features that really set it apart. You get an altimeter to 10,000m, and there’s a barometer and digital compass. But what I like ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Pacerpole

£78.00

These trekking poles have been around a few years now and developed a select following among those lucky enough to have experienced their unique handles. The handle is a moulded rubber design that sits perfectly in the hand and allows a very natural walking action with less shoulder and elbow movement. Compare this to any other pole, and it is ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Black Diamond Spire

£80.00

The Black Diamond Spire trekking pole is unique in having elliptical pole shaft sections. This means you can handle the pole far more easily than a conventional round-shafted design. Furthermore, you get greater stiffness in the pole – which is useful when on steep descents where you are applying extra twist and stress on the poles as you negotiate rough ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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MSR MIOX Purifier

£100.00

This purifier weighs 99g; no pumping required; water tastes good; effective against viruses; allows water to be treated away from collection point. But requires 43g of salt for 200 litres, 2 x lithium batteries and 50 test strips (replacement kit of salt and test strips is £15); takes 30 minutes to treat water; complicated to use; high running costs.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 4

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