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Serious Laser

£20.00

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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Yaktrax Pro (2012)

£22.00

The Yaktrax Pros have steel coils that wrap around a rubber cradle along the base, and it is these coils that provide the grip. Fitting is very easy as you simply stretch them over your footwear from toe to heel. They benefit from a Velcro strap across the top, which helps to keep them in place on more uneven ground ...

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Mountain Equipment Mountain Mitt

£22.00

Waterproof; elasticated cuff adjustment; fleece lining. But not as close-fitting as the best; no removable lining; only elasticated adjustment and no cuff drawcord; only comes in 3 sizes.

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Trekmates Dry Classic Glove 2012

£25.00

There are a lot of gloves around the £25 to £30 price range, but the Trekmates Dry Classic Glove has a slight edge over some of them. It benefits from a waterproof lining and a good fit, which makes it reasonably dexterous. The palm is also a little more grippy than some, thanks to a textured finish. When you put ...

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Sealskinz Winter Mittens

£25.00

Reinforced palm; nose wipe; Velcro wrist adjustment; short cuff fits under waterproofs better than other mitts with larger cuffs; stunning price. But quite a short cuff, so you don’t get the wrist protection offered by others; no removable liner.

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Petzl Spiky (2012)

£26.00

The Petzl Spiky is the most basic option when it comes to providing grip on snow or ice. There are six carbon steel spikes attached to a rubber sock. Fitting them is a doddle as you just dip the toe of the shoe into the front and then stretch them over the heel of the shoe. There are cutouts in ...

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Grivel Spider (2012)

£30.00

The instep crampon has been the traditional solution to walking on frozen ground without using full crampons, and the Grivel Spider has been available for many years. It comes in one size and fits most footwear due to its simple frame, which is strapped to the instep of the shoe. Screwed into the frame are 10 spikes that are 1cm ...

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Trekmates Spindrift 3 in 1 Gore-Tex Mitt

£35.00

Mega value; extremely waterproof and extremely breathable fabric; good removable fleece liner glove; wrist webbing adjustment; cuff drawcord; reinforced palm; reflective piping. But when worn on its own the shell lining is loose and snags; shell is not so close-fitting as some; liner glove is not is good as the best.

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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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Extremities Tough Bag

£35.00

This is a shell without a warm lining, which means you can combine it with other liner mitts or gloves easily. It is made from Gore-Tex XCR, which is rated as extremely breathable and extremely waterproof so you won’t get better performance from anything else. The wrist ladder lock webbing strap means you get a close fit while the cuff ...

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Black Diamond Glissade

£40.00

This is a very close-fitting winter glove that offers a higher level of freedom of movement and a closer fit than most. What is very noticeable is the thumb profile, which really enhances dexterity and fit. The glove has a long, narrow gauntlet that can be worn inside the cuff of your waterproof jacket. Elastication at the wrist plus a ...

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Lowe Alpine Hot Grip

£40.00

This winter glove offers everything most hill-walkers will want if they prefer a built-in liner rather than a removable liner. The Hot Grip benefits from a very durable palm made from leather that looks ideal for withstanding the rigours of scrambling and roped climbing. The back of the hand and fingers is protected with cushioning to resist knocks when ice ...

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Ice Trekkers Diamond Grip (2012)

£40.00

These are a slightly more durable option, making them a little more suitable for those more uneven valley tracks and bridleways that are muddy and rocky in summer and frozen hard in winter. The extra durability comes from a steel cable around the base that is fitted with a series of diamond-shaped beads, which have six spikes each. These steel ...

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Mountain Equipment Guide Glove (2012)

£40.00

This glove is a well-established and decent all-rounder. It benefits from Mountain Equipment’s own DriLite Extreme waterproof insert, which helps keeps the price down. Inside, the fleece and pile lining does not snag when you slip your wet hand inside, which makes it really easy to put on. As the glove is precurved and the lining is not too thick, ...

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Berghaus Out There 2009

£40.00

The Berghaus Out There is a good general glove with a Gore-Tex waterproof lining to guarantee dry hands. There’s synthetic reinforcement on the palm and also the fingertips. The fit is fairly close with a wide webbing buckle locking the glove in place, while a drawcord closes down the cuff. There’s reflective piping too for night action. It has a ...

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Mountain Hardwear Elevation Mitt

£40.00

Made from Conduit, which is very breathable and extremely waterproof, this mitt is reinforced for extra durability with a Duraguard palm and Kevlar reinforced fabric. The shell has an elasticated wrist and a drawcord adjuster at the cuff. The cuff adjuster is a unique design that is easy to tighten and loosen. You also get a security wrist cord. The ...

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Sealskinz Performance Activity Glove (2012)

£45.00

Sealskinz is best known for its superb range of waterproof socks. The company has used the same technology to develop an extremely wide range of gloves too, and these benefit from that same close-fitting style that made the socks so popular. The Performance Activity Glove benefits from Primaloft insulation for extra warmth yet the glove still manages to fit very ...

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Extremities Corbett Glove (2012)

£45.00

The Extremities Corbett Glove has been around for many years and it is a well-proven glove for hillwalking. Surprisingly for the price, you are getting a Gore-Tex waterproof lining inside, which is insulated with a brushed polyester liner and this is precisely fitted to the shell so that nothing snags and you can easily get your hands in and out ...

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Lowe Alpine Hot Grip 2009

£45.00

There’s a Hipora waterproof lining in the Lowe Alpine Hot Grip to guarantee dry hands, while Loweloft 100g insulation keeps you warm. The wrist has elastication and there’s a cuff drawcord for close fit. Some padding on the knuckles is ideal for climbing and scrambling, while a leather palm adds durability. Neat additions include a wrist leash and nose wipe. ...

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Stubai Blue Star Light

£45.00

The Blue Star is a well-proven classic ice axe that has been voted Best Buy in past Trail reviews and has provided a popular low-priced option for many years. The design is fairly standard with a straight shaft. The new ‘Light’ version does not have a rubber grip or leash fitted, but on closer inspection the details stack up very ...

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Cloudveil White Spider

£45.00

These winter gloves feature leather palms for durability; Primaloft insulation; elasticated wrist gaiter; nose wipe; stretch fabric for closer fit; elasticated wrist fit for instant good fit; adjustable cuff; excellent dexterity. But some may prefer a deeper gauntlet style for use in extreme weather.

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Kahtoola Microspikes (2012)

£46.00

Originally designed for running on snow and ice, the Kahtoola Microspikes have proved their worth for walkers who are looking for a little more performance than pavement or commuter traction devices can offer. They comprise of a rubber cradle that comes in five sizes to fit over footwear. There is a chain frame underfoot that allows areas of the footwear ...

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Stubai Blue Star 2009

£49.00

The Stubai Blue Star is a well-proven classic ice axe that has been voted ‘Best Buy’ in past Trail reviews and has provided a popular low-priced option for many years. The design is fairly standard with a straight shaft. It has a very substantial rubber grip and comes with a slide-adjusted leash. The head has a wide adze for hacking ...

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Petzl Charlet Snowalker

£50.00

As the name suggests, this ice axe is ideal for the walker heading to the snow, and it’s therefore suitable for most British hill-walkers. The shaft is a straight design and the head offers a gentle curve, making it suitable for walking in snow, where it can be used as a walking stick, while being ideal for hacking the odd ...