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Mountain Equipment Xero 550 (2012)

£300.00

The Mountain Equipment Xero 550 is a very popular bag for backpackers thanks to its good weight and packed size, coupled with a good temperature rating. There is an EXL elasticated lining, which provides a closer fit than most bags without restricting movement – and this system makes the bag feel a little warmer than others. The bag does not ...

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Mountain King Super Trekker (2012)

£60.00

A lightweight pair of poles with great padding. Although strong, there is a bit of flex in the shaft when fully extended. The anti-shock system is one of the most pleasant to use, with little noise when compressed and a firm, smooth action when weight is applied. The twist-lock mechanism works well enough without slipping, even in wet conditions. The ...

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Mountain Equipment Alpamayo Jacket (2012)

£160.00

Designed primarily as a belay jacket to go over other layers, the Mountain Equipment Alpamayo is, as expected, generously sized as well as water- and wind-resistant. It’s very warm too – second warmest on test after the Páramo jacket – but then with extra warmth comes extra weight (526g, size 10 – third heaviest here) so it really depends on ...

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Mountain Equipment Snowline (2012)

£390.00

Down is a more efficient insulator than synthetic materials, which is why it is used to create the lightest sleeping bags. But down becomes less efficient than synthetic insulation when wet. To overcome this drawback, a water-resistant outer fabric called Drilite Loft is used by Mountain Equipment on the Snowline. This means you don’t have to be so concerned about ...

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Mountain Equipment Shroud (2012)

£80.00

A technical style of fleece designed to perform well on the hill as part of a technical layering system. It’s a little too lightweight for wearing on a blustery day without a few other layers, and is really for those moving a little faster. Microfleece fabric provides most of the warmth, and allows moisture to wick away to outer layers. ...

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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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Mountain Equipment Seraph

£240.00

A really technical-looking jacket with all the features of a top-quality waterproof. It’s comfortable to wear, with adjustment at the cuffs, waist and hem to fine-tune the fit, and soft fabric at the chin to prevent chafing. The hood is fantastic – deep enough for the biggest heads of hair, with adjustment side and back to lock it down tightly ...

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Mountain Equipment Kongur 2011

£290.00

A frequent winner of Trail tests, the Mountain Equipment Kongur is made from Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric like many others; but what I particularly like is that you get a little extra length in the body. You can still wear a harness and climb in this jacket, but you just don’t get as wet compared to shorter options. Also the ...

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Mountain Equipment Morpheus/Seraph 2011

£240.00

A well-proven jacket that has frequently been highly rated in Trail tests. The Mountain Equipment Morpheus for men and Seraph for women boast a great set of features that Mountain Equipment is well-known for providing. So you get three large chest pockets that can be easily accessed while wearing a rucksack hipbelt. The pockets are not mesh-lined, so they don’t ...

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Mountain Equipment Astron Hooded 2011

£160.00

The Mountain Equipment Astron Hooded is an extremely popular jacket that has in the past been Trail’s ‘Best in Test’. It’s made of Polartec Powershield, which has a perforated membrane to make it very windproof yet breathable. There’s also a brushed lining that gives it just about the right amount of insulation for winter walks, with the addition of a ...

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Mountain Equipment Orion Vest 2011

£70.00

The first thing that’s apparent about the Mountain Equipment Orion Vest is its rugged durability. The fabric is EXOlite II, which is hard-wearing as well as having four-way stretch for freedom of movement. It was one of the most water-resistant gilets in our test, and would certainly see off intermittent showers on the hill, as well as providing a breathable ...

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Mountain Equipment Firefox Gore Active Shell Jacket 2011

£200.00

There are many waterproof and breathable fabrics out there, and for autumn 2011 there is a new kid on the block: Gore-Tex Active Shell. This new addition to the Gore stable is billed as their ‘most breathable waterproof fabric ever’, so if you are tired of getting wet in the hills from condensation could this be the fabric you have ...

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Mountain Equipment Starlight IV 2011

£110.00

For me, the cut of the Mountain Equipment Starlight IV was excellent, being a good compromise between spacious comfort and snugness for warmth. The Polarloft insulation lofted well, too. This meant it immediately felt warm, which is what you’d expect from so much insulation. The shark’s fin toebox is lifted from Mountain Equipment’s top-of-the-range sleeping bags and provides a contoured ...

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Mountain Equipment Arete

£120.00

The Arete is noticeably very warm, making it suitable both for the coldest days and less strenuous winter walks. It’s pitched as a mid-layer replacement for your fleece, but it will need to be a fairly icy day for you to avoid being too warm if you’re wrapped in the Arete under a waterproof shell layer. The jacket feels well ...

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Mountain Equipment Morpheus 2011

£220.00

The Mountain Equipment Morpheus is designed as a mountain jacket for walkers and climbers who prefer a shorter length for less restriction of movement and less weight. It uses Gore-Tex Pro Shell, the most recent addition to the Gore-Tex range of waterproof breathable fabrics, which boasts top-quality performance in the lab and proven performance on the hill. DesignPro Shell emerged ...

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Mountain Equipment Ibex Pant/Chamois 2011

£80.00

The Mountain Equipment Ibex Pant/Chamois is a very neat and tidy trouser that is also very practical on the hill. As with many trousers here the fabric plays a vital role, and on this model there is a four-way stretch material, which makes these very comfortable to wear. The fabric also resists water well, feels pretty tough and is easily ...

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Mountain Equipment Classic Lightline 2011

£160.00

The Mountain Equipment Classic Lightline is only a tenner more than in 2007 when it was Trail’s ‘Best in Test’. Put it on and it is very cosily warm and ideal for sitting on summits in winter or making a brew outside a tent. The hood is well-insulated and has a wired peak so you get excellent protection in a ...

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Mountain Equipment Kongur 2010

£290.00

The Mountain Equipment Kongur is made from Gore-Tex Pro Shell like most jackets here, so it is top of the league on performance. What I like about this jacket compared with most is that it is a little longer in the body, so it offers more protection. But the cut still allows this jacket to be worn comfortably with a ...

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Mountain Equipment Firefox 2010

£200.00

The Mountain Equipment Firefox multi-activity jacket is made from Gore-Tex Pro Shell, so it may not be as light and packable as Gore-Tex Paclite jackets, but it does control condensation much better. The jacket is sealed from the elements pretty well too as there is just one pocket and this is not mesh-lined. The front zip has internal stormflap to ...

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Mountain Equipment Morpheus/Seraph 2010

£200.00

The Mountain Equipment Morpheus/Seraph general-purpose jacket is made from Gore-Tex Pro Shell, so you get excellent levels of condensation control and waterproofness. There is a double stormflap over the main front zip and the pockets are sealed so the wearer does not get wet even if water enters the pockets. The three pockets on the chest all easily swallow a ...

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Mountain Equipment Rainfall Pant 2010

£60.00

Mountain Equipment Rainfall Pants are lightweight trousers with full-length side zips that are designed for any mountain activity, according to the manufacturers. The Rainfall Pant comes with a stuffsack so you can pack them away and hide them in a small rucksack pocket. Light, compact and with long side zips: sounds great! DesignThe Rainfall Pant is made from Mountain Equipment’s ...

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Mountain Equipment Shield 2010

£200.00

Arguably, soft shells work best in winter and alpine conditions, which is exactly what the Mountain Equipment Shield is designed for. Unlike most soft shells it makes use of a Gore Windstopper fabric as well as a Polartec Powershield fabric in combination to provide optimum performance in one jacket. DesignThe body of the Mountain Equipment Shield is made from the ...

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Mountain Equipment Xero 550 2010

£270.00

The Xero range comprises Mountain Equipment’s lightest sub-zero sleeping bags. Comfort at minimum weight is the hallmark of the range. The EXL stretch baffle system ensures the bag hugs the body, so that the top quality down can keep you warm. For 2010 this bag gets even better down. DesignThe Xero range is made to be lightweight, so the latest ...

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Mountain Equipment Astral Hooded

£120.00

Lightweight and incredibly comfortable in a lovely feminine yet sporty design, the Astral is fleece-lined throughout, with lovely soft cuffs and chin guard. The fabric provides a decent amount of insulation and is also incredibly weather-resistant and very breathable. It’s stretchy, too, with Powerstretch panels under the arms for extra venting. It comes with a fully adjustable rollaway hood, which ...

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Mountain Equipment Diablo/Minaret 2009

£200.00

The Mountain Equipment Diablo/Minaret is a new multi-activity jacket with many of the brand’s typical features built into a slightly shorter design to improve its performance in fast multi-sport mountain activity. At 458g (men’s L) it is reasonably light, but it benefits over some of the lighter jackets by being made from Gore-Tex Pro Shell, which results in better condensation ...