Berghaus | Women's | translate:/Global/SiteRating: 3

A 2-layer Gore-Tex jacket suited to lower level walking. The less technical styling does mean that you won’t look like a lost mountain guide when out walking the dog. The face fabric is pleasantly soft and isn’t too noisy. There aren’t any vents to draw away the heat, and so it does tend to be warmer than most. The face ...

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Berghaus Explorer Ridge

£125.00

This is more of a two-season boot and as a result is a bit softer than many of the others on test. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, and straight out of the box, the softer flex and ample inside padding make them incredibly comfortable. They sit quite low down and so offer a good amount of feedback from the ...

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Berghaus Prognosis

£75.00

New for 2011 these shoes have been designed with multi-function use in mind. As such they are something of a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none. Inside there is plenty of room – around the heel and mid-shoe in particular – so better for those with wider feet. These do not have a Gore-Tex lining to them, so in wet ...

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Berghaus Ridgeway

£125.00

This top has a semi-athletic fit to it, with long arms and a reasonably tight torso, although there’s a little more room than the most sporty of jackets. The lightweight fabric has a ripstop construction making is pretty durable, although it is a bit noisy. The hood was even more frustrating, never really pulling tight around the face, and the ...

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Berghaus Prognosis GTX 2011

£90.00

The Berghaus Prognosis GTX weighs 704g (pair, size 8); suede, mesh and synthetic upper with Gore-Tex waterproof lining; Vibram sole unit with fair lug pattern; lightweight so good for fast and light activity. But upper is less supportive and durable than some others, so less suitable for rough terrain; toe box area is not as protective as others; outsole is ...

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Berghaus Chulu II

£90.00

The Chulu is a synthetic insulated top, with a midweight fill made from 50% recycled materials. The cut is fairly simple with no hood, and only a slight drop at the rear to cover your backside as you move. The medium-weight insulation gives it versatility, allowing it to be used as a windproof insulating outer layer, or a mid-layer under ...

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Berghaus Teton

£170.00

This is a technical looking jacket with Gore Windstopper fabric giving the Teton great weatherproofing. Inside, the fleece lining is warm and could almost be mistaken for animal fur with its longer pile. Although there is a great feel to the fabric, there is not as much stretch as in many others. Also, the number of zips on it means ...

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Berghaus Freeflow 20 rucksack

£50.00

With a nice, simple design and unfussy exterior, the Freeflow features Berghaus’ improved Freeflow IV back system that allows a decent flow of air across your back and feels pretty stable, too. Lots of padding on the figure-hugging hip belt make easy work of load carrying, and the foam shoulder straps are comfortable and breathable. The roomy main compartment has ...

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Berghaus ProRush Mid II GTX 2010

£120.00

The Berghaus ProRush Mid II GTX weighs 1400g (pair, size 11); nubuck leather and mesh upper; Gore-Tex waterproof lining; lacing to toe for precise fit; toe bumper is ideal for rocky ground; very deep lugs good for mud and soft grass. But outsole quite bendy so not ideal for rockier ground; no heel breast so less braking power on descent; ...

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Berghaus Explorer Trek 2010

£100.00

The Berghaus Explorer Trek weighs 1432g (pair, size 11); suede leather and fabric upper; Gore-Tex waterproof lining; very aggressive outsole tread pattern with deep heel breast. But very flexible upper and sole limits performance on rocky ground; heel cup is softer and less supportive than some too.

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Berghaus Explorer Low Mesh 2010

£70.00

The Berghaus Explorer Low Mesh weighs 968g (pair, size11); extremely breathable mesh upper; very durable upper; good supportive heel cup and toe box; very aggressive sole lug pattern; well-cushioned. But not waterproof; too heavy for moving fast so limited use in typical UK conditions; water that gets in won’t escape easily.

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Berghaus X Explorer Trek

£100.00

A great looking, lightweight boot, with a narrow heel but comparatively wide forefoot that will fit many women perfectly. It’s a fairly soft boot, with soft mesh and suede uppers, and a really flexible midsole – great for low-level, easy walking. There’s noticeably less padding around the foot than some, but plenty of mesh in the uppers, which aids breathability. ...

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Berghaus GR20 leather GTX 2009

£130.00

In the Berghaus GR20 Leather GTX 3-4 season boot a virtually stitch-free leather upper is combined with a rubber rand at the toe for good levels of durability. There is a double tongue for extra comfort and a Gore-Tex waterproof lining too. Unlike many other 3-4 season boots you get a relatively low ankle cuff for extra walking comfort and ...

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Berghaus Long-Sleeve Zip Tech T base layer

£28.00

A super-light base-layer that is perfect for summer walking, but doesn’t provide as much warmth as others in the winter. The lightweight fabric and flat seams feel great against the skin and the fabric wicks moisture incredibly quickly, dries very rapidly, and is treated with silver ion technology for odour-resistance. There isn’t enough stretch in the fabric to allow the ...

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Berghaus LS Zip Tech T 2009

£28.00

The Berghaus LS Zip Tech T base layer weighs 201g (men’s S); looser fit; good price; very comfy; light; generous zip for venting; quick-drying; very versatile due to warmth; great wicking action and swift drying time, so a good choice for changeable conditions. But seams run along shoulders; fabric snags and pills easily; sleeves and hem are prone to riding ...

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Berghaus Explorer Trek Gtx

£90.00

The Explorer is quite a wide boot, and this combined with some quite thick padding makes it feel great from the box. The lacing is good enough to get a decent, stable fit even with a slimmer foot, but it’s not as high in the ankle as some. On a walk, it feels light and easy-going, courtesy of the high ...

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Berghaus Pro Rush Low 2009

£65.00

The Berghaus Pro Rush Low multi-activity shoe weighs 992g (pair, size 11); very breathable upper; very aggressive lug pattern on sole; reasonable protection around the toe; good underfoot cushioning; good sole flex for running; ideal for trekking in dry conditions. But not waterproof; not quite as good for running as a dedicated running shoe.

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BERGHAUS ROAM 35

£50.00

Review: Plain back, softened by three large pads, is comfortable enough, if a little warmer than concave designs. Holds the load nice and close to the back. A lovely light pack with plenty of storage and good pockets. It’s quite a minimalist design yet, oddly, has a split main compartment. Cinches down easily and proved very stable no matter what ...

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Berghaus Twister

£80.00

It has a lovely fleece lining. Lovely to walk in and excellent breathability to help keep you dry on the inside. Lightweight, flexible fabric and deep venting handwarmer pockets. Disappointingly, the cuffs were too tight to pull up easily.VITAL STATSColours: Beet red, black, blue shadowSizes: 8-18Fabric: Elements Soft ShellWeight: 500g Men’s version: YesContact: 0191 516 5700, www.berghaus.com

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Berghaus Explorer Leather

£90.00

Chafed a little at first, but were soon comfy and an excellent lacing system lets you get a really secure fit. Lightweight and well-suited to low and mid-level walking. Lack the shock absorption of some and don’t have as much midsole support as you may want.VITAL STATSColour: Earth (brown)Sizes: 36-42 (Euro’)Upper: LeatherWaterproof/breathable lining: Gore-TexSole: New Berghaus with PUWeight: 1,100gMen’s version: ...

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The North Face Hedgehog Mid 2008

£85.00

Part of The North Face’s Multi-sport range, the Hedgehog Mid is a lightweight 3-season boot that’s bursting with branded design features like the EVA midsole, X-2 O2 cushioning system, Northotic ergonomic footbed and Vibram sole unit. The upper is mesh with a Gore-Tex lining and at 1132g (for a pair of size 11s) it’s among the lightest here.DesignClearly based on ...

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Berghaus Cascade Pant

£70.00

For relatively low-priced walking trousers, these have some very useful little extras. Firstly, the fabric is a very stretchy four-way-stretch material, which is quite thin and feels very soft. The waist gets a brushed lining, and the knees are articulated. The result is far more comfort than some other trousers at a similar price. The trousers have an elasticated waist, ...

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Berghaus Activity Jacket

£60.00

This popular fleece mid layer is now made from recycled Polartec Thermal Pro 200 weight fabric, so it gains the ethical edge over most other jackets that offer the same basic style and features. The material is made from recycled plastic bottles and industrial polyester waste. The 200 weight fleece is quite warm. You get a fairly standard design of ...

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Berghaus 4 Seasons Trek

£250.00

This winter jacket is made from Gore Pro Shell fabric with the new Micro Grid Backer to provide excellent condensation control, although in this case the lighter green areas have a ripstop fabric to resist tears. The jacket gets a front zip with a double stormflap to keep the worst of driving winter rain out. Very long side vents allow ...

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Berghaus Escape

£60.00

This sandal’s synthetic upper is fast-drying; upper protects foot more than conventional sandal; rubber toe bumper; very stiff sole unit with very aggressive lug pattern; two-point adjustment. But heavier and less ventilated than a sandal; others are more adjustable for fit; high price tag compared to a sandal.