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A classic walking pack that’s durable, comfortable, and carries loads with ease. There’s slightly less room in the main compartment than some, but there’s a large expansion pocket on the front (perfect for carrying waterproofs), and a really useful zip pocket for storing kit you want quick access to. The lid pockets are on the small side, though. It’s got ...

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Lowe Alpine Edge 22XL

£40.00

This lower-priced pack from Lowe Alpine may not have a fancy back system or ribbons of straps dangling from the back, but what it does have is a solid build construction along with a clean enough design, making it practical for day-to-day use as well as more outdoor activities. On a recent recent trip to Turkey is was at home ...

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Lowe Alpine Lightflite 28 2011

£60.00

The smallest, lightest pack on test, the Lowe Alpine Lightflite 28 is part of a new range from Lowe Alpine designed primarily for mountain marathons. However, its low weight, cost and size make it viable for those who need a multi-activity day pack but don’t want to break the bank. DesignThough the Lowe Alpine Lightflite 28 is the smallest pack ...

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Lowe Alpine Full Weight Dryflo Zipneck

£40.00

Relaxed styling and a fairly short, active cut makes this a great choice for days when you might wear a base-layer on its own. The Dryflo fabric is fairly heavy-duty, with a soft, warm inner lining and smooth outer. Its best feature is its moisture management: it really does help to keep your skin dry, even when you’re working hard. ...

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Lowe Alpine Full Weight Dryflo Zipneck

£40.00

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Lowe Alpine Storm

£140.00

A nicely styled jacket made from Lowe Alpine’s own Triplepoint XC fabric. The fairly roomy cut covers the hips easily and there’s a high collar to bury your face into in bad weather. It’s mesh-lined throughout, which adds weight and bulk, but improves breathability and offers some insulation too. The hood is excellent – nice and big, with a full ...

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Lowe Alpine Storm 2010

£140.00

The Lowe Alpine Storm general-purpose jacket weighs 672g (size M); 2-layer Triplepoint XC with mesh lining; two hip and two chest pockets; map pocket under main zip stormflap; main zip gets double stormflap; hood with wired peak rolls to collar; longer body than some. But pricier fabrics offer better performance; mesh pockets can allow leakage; hood movement is not quite ...

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Lowe Alpine AirZone 35 2010

£60.00

At 1160g, the AirZone 35 is Lowe Alpine’s best-selling technical day pack, featuring a ventilated back system, built-in rain cover, ice axe loop and side water bottle holder, plus it’s hydration-compatible and very comfy. There’s little to fault this pack, if you like this kind of back system Stockists – tel. (01539) 740840; www.lowealpine.com

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Lowe Alpine Airzone 25 rucksack

£55.00

A great-looking pack, the Airzone is about the perfect size for summer walking and is built from materials that will certainly last. The harness is extremely comfortable and very adjustable, and the unique hip straps offer a superbly stable and comfortable fit. The back system is cool and comfortable, and the walking pole attachment system works well when needed. Against ...

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Lowe Alpine Omega

£70.00

breathable and waterproof Triplepoint XC fabric. The fairly roomy cut covers the hips easily, and there’s a lovely high collar. It’s mesh-lined throughout, which improves breathability and offers some insulation too. The hood is ample in volume, but the peak has no stiffness and there’s not enough adjustment. The pockets are mesh-lined for venting, and are just about large enough ...

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Lowe Alpine Atacama Pant

£55.00

A good-looking midweight pant that offers excellent value for money. The fabric feels soft against the skin, but although it dries quickly, it doesn’t resist a shower as well as some. The cut is excellent – easy to move in without ever being baggy, although they’d be more versatile with some elastic on the waist, which comes with belt loops ...

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Lowe Alpine Velocity 2009

£90.00

The Velocity is a popular low-priced, lightweight multi-activity jacket that is made from Lowe Alpine’s own Triplepoint 2.5 layer material. The fabric is rated as very waterproof and very breathable, and it doesn’t have an annoying mesh lining to snag and get in the way. The style is short, which is ideal for running and biking. There is a full-length ...

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Lowe Alpine Sierra Lite

£70.00

The Sierra Lite does an excellent job of keeping wind and mild rain off, while providing some insulation and great breathability. Unfortunately the jacket is let down by a non-adjustable, very tight cuff which cuts down its versatility, especially when you’re climbing a hill and feel that rolling sleeves up would be enough to cool you down. It’s a shame ...

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Lowe Alpine Airzone ND22

£50.00

A small and compact pack for lightweight fanatics. The padding on the hip and shoulder straps has been kept to a minimum, although provide plenty of comfort for the smaller loads this pack will carry. It’s pretty stable (no compression straps), the back system does a great job of keeping you cool and the compact design makes it perfect for ...

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Lowe Alpine Arizone 25

£50.00

A lovely comfortable pack with a cool concave back system, unique hip fins that almost grip the hips, and a good well-designed harness that spreads the load well despite a modest amount of padding. It’s superbly made from quality components and fabrics, and it boasts plenty of useful and functional features. Against it, it lacks compression straps and the lid ...

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Lowe Alpine AirZone ND32 2009

£55.00

The Lowe Alpine AirZone ND32 rucksack weighs just 997g; very short back; lid has top and underside zip pockets; large zip front pocket; 2 Sigg-bottle-sized mesh pockets; daisy chain loops; left side pole or ice axe loop; reinforced base; orange rain cover in base; well-vented back. But small lid; tested capacity is 4 litres undersized at 28 litres; it could ...

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Lowe Alpine High Trail Cargo Pant

£60.00

The Desert Weave fabric feels soft and comfortable and with a conservative cut these trousers look good enough to wear casually for travel or in the pub. The Velcro waist fastening is prone to coming undone and the sizing is on the large side with 32in feeling more like 34in. They feel great to walk in, although they’re perhaps a ...

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LOWE ALPINE CHAMONIX

£220.00

Review: We really liked the soft feel of the two-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric, which is mesh-lined. The hood isn’t as deep as some but it’s easily adjustable and comfortable and doesn’t rustle too badly. The lower pockets are covered up by a rucksack belt, the top ones are a bit high for easy access and there’s no map pocket. ...

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Lowe Alpine Sierra 2009

£80.00

Lowe Alpine Sierra trousers are new for this winter; very durable; reinforced inner ankle; relatively stretchy; slim, high, comfy, brushed waist; sized for shorter, slim-legged ladies; side pockets slightly offset so zip does not sit on hip bone and grate with a backpack hip belt; 2 popper fly. But snow skirt does not detach from the trouser, reducing their versatility ...

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Lowe Alpine Paradigm

£80.00

Plenty of stretch in the fabric, but the drawcord/elasticated waist isn’t as comfy or practical as the button designs of some. Great wind and water resistance makes them perfect for cooler weather or high mountain use, and the stretchy fabric allows easy movement. A good compromise warmth-wise. VITAL STATSColours: Black, gunmetalSizes: 28-38in waist (31-35_in inside leg)Fabric: StormweaveWeight: 510gWomen’s version: YesContact: ...

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Lowe Alpine Mountain Gaiters

£30.00

Went over the boot easily and sat just above the calf, meaning it didn’t need to be too tight. Lovely and light, but the Velcro-only fastening needs care to get it spot on. Good waterproofness, but less breathable than some. Contact: 01539 740840, www.lowealpine.com

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Lowe Alpine Velocity 2008

£80.00

The Lowe Alpine Velocity multi-activity jacket replaces the Lowe Alpine Rush jacket, which was very popular in previous years. The new jacket weighs in at 366g (men’s L), which makes it light enough to pack in a rucksack. The fabric is a 2.5 layer material (like Gore-Tex Paclite) and is rated as very waterproof and very breathable. The style is ...

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Lowe Alpine Airzone 25

£45.00

The Lowe Alpine Airzone 25 unisex rucksack has a great back system and we really like its hip fins, which are light and comfy yet grip like limpets! The Lowe Alpine Airzone 25 has mesh shoulder straps also help to make this a really comfortable pack. The small lid pocket and a hydration pocket seem too low. With no compression ...

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Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 2008

£90.00

This rucksack has an adjustable length back system with added airflow; adjustable hipbelt; exceptionally durable; front pocket; lid pocket; removable rain cover (94g); zipped side entry to main compartment; snow-lock extension; hydration system-compatible. But 1750g is heavy; do you need this extra durability, side access and adjustable back length?

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Lowe Alpine Wildcat/Ibex 2008

£100.00

This soft shell jacket is a great price; Stormweave fabric very windproof and water-resistant; grid fleece insulation; breathable panels; longer body than some; useful chest pocket. But 654g is relatively heavy; hip pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts and items are trapped easily; no cuff adjustment.