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These winter gloves feature Thinsulate insulation; nose wipe; reinforced palm; wrist leash; elasticated cuff with buckle adjustment; cuff drawcord; good level of warmth. But thumb seemed a bit short compared to others; relatively bulky and generally did not feel as dexterous as others.

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Wynnster Waterproof Shell Mitt

£20.00

Reinforced palm; close fit; fits under cuff of waterproofs easily; wrist adjustment is easy thanks to wide Velcro strap. But very narrow wrist made these hard to get on; fabric not rated as waterproof or as breathable as higher-priced products; not as warm as most others.

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Sealskinz Activity 2009

£30.00

Sealskinz socks and gloves are well-established wet weather gear. The Sealskinz Activity glove features a Porelle waterproof membrane. There’s also a leather palm for extra durability. The wrist is quite short and a close fit with a Velcro fastening that allows it to slip easily inside a cuff of a waterproof jacket. The glove provides plenty of dexterity, and you ...

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Trekmates Pyrenees GTX

£35.00

These winter gloves feature a Gore-Tex waterproof lining; reinforced palm; elasticated wrist; drawcord cuff; narrow cuff fits under jacket sleeve. But not especially warm, so best for mild weather rather than high winter mountain use; no nose wipe; some offer a closer fit.

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Stubai 10 Point Universal

£65.00

These crampons weigh 995g; easy to adjust; anti-balling plates supplied; a wide fitting is available. But instructions are rather basic; anti-balling plates are not the best; a C2 crampon with heel clip is easier to fit; point design means others offer a little more downhill braking; some C1 crampons have 12 points rather than 10 points.

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Camp Zephir

£65.00

This ice axe is supplied with a leash; rubber grip on shaft; head design is good for general walking and ice axe braking (arrest); forged head for durability But 764g (70cm) is heavy compared to others; the head is lighter than the shaft, so the balance is not ideal; basic category so not for use as a rope belay; there ...

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Stubai Trekking 10 Point Universal

£70.00

This is a 10-point crampon that is exceptionally compact, making it ideal for those who tend to carry their crampons in the rucksack more than they wear them on their boots. The crampon has two points that are turned through 90 degrees to help with stability on slopes. There is also some 3D stamping towards the front points to add ...

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Stubai Trekking 10 Point Universal 2009

£75.00

The Stubai Trekking 10 Point Universal is a 10-point crampon that is exceptionally compact, making it ideal for those who tend to carry their crampons in their rucksack more than they wear them. The crampon has two points turned through 90 degrees to help with stability on slopes. There is also some 3D stamping towards the front points to add ...

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Stubai Tyrol 12 Point Combi

£80.00

This is a 12 point crampon and the spikes are long, making these great for long days in the hills. Four of the points are rotated through 90 degrees for added grip on slopes, while some 3D stamping in the metal adds a little extra strength to the crampon. Fitting is easy as you get a heel clip binding plus ...

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Stubai Tyrol 12 point Combi 2009

£86.00

The Stubai Tyrol 12 point Combi is a 12-point crampon and the spikes are long, making these great for use on névé and moderate ice, but less so on rock. Four of the points are rotated through 90 degrees for added grip on slopes, while some 3D stamping in the metal adds a little strength to the crampon. Fitting is ...

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Kahtoola KTS Steel 2009

£90.00

The Kahtoola KTS Steel is a very lightweight 10-point approach crampon. Designed originally to fit on fell-running and approach shoes, these crampons will also fit on walking boots thanks to the clever independent heel and toe strapping system, and a spring steel plate. The spikes are short and are arranged with eight vertically and with two front points canted forward ...

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Stubai Trekking 10 Point Universal 2011

£90.00

The Stubai Trekking 10 Point Universal is a 10 point crampon that is exceptionally compact, making it ideal for those who tend to carry their crampons in their rucksack more than they wear them. The crampon has two points that are turned through 90 degrees to help with stability on slopes. There is also some 3D stamping towards the front ...

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Black Diamond Neve Strap

£100.00

If you want to save weight, these crampons are ideal as they are 300g lighter than some others. They have 10 points, and four of these are rotated through 90 degrees to add a little extra grip. Length adjustment is easy to adjust due to the spring lock mechanism of the central bar, while heel and toe mouldings make fitting ...

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Stubai Tyrol 12 Point Combi 2011

£100.00

The Stubai Tyrol 12 Point Combi is a 12 point crampon and the spikes are long, making these great for use on névé (compacted snow) and moderate ice, but less so on rock. Four of the points are rotated through 90 degrees for added grip on slopes, while some 3D stamping in the metal adds a little extra strength to ...