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Gelert Mongoose 2

£50.00

We all like our own space and our own front door, and that applies when camping. The Gelert Mongoose 2 2-person tent has a porch and entrance on each side, so there is no need to clamber over your mate to go for a pee! This tent pitches inner-first, and the inner can be used on its own in hot ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Berghaus Antaeus 45+8

£70.00

This 41-50 litre rucksack is a reliable all-rounder. The back system can be adjusted in all the usual ways, as well as being lengthened to obtain a more precise fit. There is also a good selection of pockets: a good OS map-sized one on the front of the pack and two compressible side pockets. These are useful as you can ...

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Marmot Wave III 2009

£75.00

The Wave III 3-season synthetic sleeping bag has a long, slim-fitting mummy shape, with a roomy, well-shaped foot box. The full-length two-way zip runs smoothly and mostly snag-free. The hood and substantial shoulder baffle are adjusted by an easily identifiable mix of tape and bungee cords. It has a large internal pocket for keeping useful kit handy. The inner fabric ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Millet Expedition 70

£86.00

This kit bag is really built to take the abuse with tough, rubberised fabric, wide webbing and chunky, lockable zips. An unusual addition is an end entry into a lockable compartment that is ideal for wet or smelly kit. You get a pair of dedicated shoulder straps that can be removed as well as haul handles on the top, sides ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Gregory Alpaca 90

£90.00

Like most Gregory gear, this kit bag is built to take the abuse of life on the trail. You get one compartment with a chunky zip that can be padlocked via the zip pulls. There are compression straps inside to stop your kit sloshing around, while compression straps on the outside take in redundant capacity. Chunky shoulders straps along with ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Mountain Hardwear Cotopaxi -10

£95.00

This was foulnd to be a very warm synthetic sleeping bag in the Trail lab test with a result of -23 deg C, and it was noticeably warm in use too. It also has shingle construction, which means there are fewer cold spots. The side zip is well-designed so that it doesn’t snag, and it benefits from a well-filled and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Tatonka Luna 45

£100.00

This 41-50 litre rucksack is the backpacker’s dream. It has features for the hill while also fitting all the criteria for heading off around the world. The pack comes with a zip-out divider and an opening at the base so you can easily get at things you packed at the bottom or separate out dirty clothes. There is a selection ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Robens Trailstar 2 2011

£119.00

Robens is a Danish brand that is best known for producing a wide range of well-priced, high-value camping equipment. The Robens Trailstar 2 comes in a one-person version as well as the two-person option featured here, and its unique corner design sets it apart from many tents in terms of making the most of the inner tent space. DesignThe Trailstar ...

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Ajungilak Tyin Winter

£130.00

Depending on which figures you read, this synthetic sleeping bag is only rated as –7, but it appears far warmer than this and our lab tests placed it towards the warmer end of the scale. It is insulated with polyester Hollofibre. It comes in a compression stuffsack and the bag has an extremely water-resistant outer. The bag has a good ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Snugpak Premier IV

£135.00

This synthetic sleeping bag is something of a rarity – an outdoor product made in the UK! It is also a good bag for winter campers. It is made with Snugpak’s own brand of fabrics and comes with a compression stuffsack. The layers of insulation are not stitched through, so there are no cold spots, and the shell fends of ...

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Boreal Asan Verde

£140.00

This is an excellent low-priced 4-season boot, which benefits from most of the key essential features. The Upper is one-piece leather, and it is nice and stiff to resist pressure from crampon straps. The lacing extends close to the toes, for a really great fit, while the ankle cuff is high enough to provide support yet padded enough to be ...

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Deuter Air Contact 65+10

£140.00

The Deuter Air Contact range of rucksacks have frequently been well-received in Trail magazine reviews and this backpacking rucksack, which comes in a men’s fit, once more met high expectations. The adjustable back system is easily adjusted and comfortable, thanks to lots of well-designed padding. The body of the ‘sack has bellows side pockets, compression straps and wand pockets which ...

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Lowe Alpine Cerro Torre 65+20

£140.00

This classic backpacking rucksack, which comes in men’s and women’s styles, is now updated with a new lightweight body fabric and an uprated version of the APS7 back system with improved body-contact fabrics and construction. The back system is easy to adjust, and very comfortable and stable. The body is based around two main compartments. Unusually, the latest version included ...

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Vaude Formula 60

£150.00

This backpacking rucksack, which comes in men’s and women’s styles, is built around an adjustable Polyflex frame system that allows the shoulder straps to be adjusted sideways for a better fit. There is a huge lumbar pad and hipbelt with good airflow around the rest of the back. This creates a comfortable, well-fitting and stable back system. The body of ...

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Asolo Powermatic 500 GV 2008

£160.00

A popular 3-4 season boot in recent Trail reviews, the Asolo Powermatic 500GV was designed specifically for the British market. It’s based around a simple one-piece leather upper with a waterproof lining and a good sole unit. You get a rubber rand around the forefoot and toe for added protection too. The lacing extends further down the toes than some ...

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Meindl Himalaya MFS

£160.00

This 3-4 season boot is built around a leather upper with a huge rubber rand for extra durability and a Gore-Tex waterproof lining. The ankle cuff is quite high, so you get lots of support when backpacking with heavy rucksacks across scree or walking across a snow-covered plateau. Underfoot there is an aggressive sole unit, and it’s generally ideal for ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Asolo Powermatic 500 GV 2009

£160.00

Unlike many other 3-4 season boots, the Asolo Powermatic 500 GV boot has managed to hold its price this winter, which makes it a superb buy for the money. You get a one-piece leather upper with a waterproof lining, so even though the upper is going to be tough and very water-resistant, it has a waterproof lining to make it ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Raichle 60 Degree 2008

£170.00

The Raichle 60 Degree is a very aggressive and purposeful 4-season boot. It boasts an incredibly robust upper with a huge rubber rand protecting the leather upper when scrambling over rocks, while a Gore-Tex waterproof lining guarantees dry feet. The lacing extends well down the boot for a closer fit and the double tongue further enhances fit and comfort. The ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Meindl Himalaya MFS 2008

£175.00

The Meindl Himalaya MFS is a very tough 3-4 season boot that will withstand many years of abuse on the hill, thanks to the huge rubber rand that encloses the upper. There is also a Gore-Tex lining for extra protection against the wet. The ankle cuff is quite high, so you get lots of support when backpacking with heavy rucksacks ...

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Meindl Sella GTX

£175.00

This is a striking 4-season design that boasts a good pedigree and some great features. The upper is leather without too much stitching and there is a massive rubber rand to protect it too. On the foot the boot feels spacious and comfortable, while the ankle cuff provides excellent support without restricting a natural walking action. There is excellent stiffness ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Berghaus Kibo 2008

£180.00

The Berghaus Kibo is a good, solid, general 4-season winter boot with bags of performance-orientated features. The upper is made from synthetic and leather, which saves some weight, while a Gore-Tex waterproof lining guarantees dry feet. For protection against rock there is a full rubber rand, so this looks capable of withstanding plenty of abuse on the mountains. The upper ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Zamberlan Mountain Lite HBS 2009

£180.00

The Zamberlan Mountain Lite HBS is a very traditional 3-4 season boot that incorporates the classic features that many more mature walkers will have tried, tested and decided are ideal for British hill-walking. It has a one-piece leather upper, which means it is likely to last a long time as there is nothing to fall apart. To make the boot ...

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Lightwave G1 ION

£180.00

This 2-person backpacking tent weighs 2235g, and you get a lot of tent for the weight, while the price of only £180 makes it exceptionally appealing too. It is built around a 3-pole geodesic configuration, which is the most stable and spacious design. It is pitched inner-first with colour-coded poles slipping easily through sleeves around the outside of the inner ...

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Berghaus Kibo 2009

£180.00

The Berghaus Kibo has been available for a couple of years, but unlike some other 4-season boots its cost has not increased significantly this year due to global economics, and so now the price is very appealing. It is packed with good features too. The upper is made from synthetic material and leather, while a Gore-Tex waterproof lining keeps feet ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Scarpa Manta GSB 2008

£185.00

Trail’s favourite 4-season boot for many years, the Scarpa Manta, has been revamped with a new sole unit that provides possibly the safest and quickest crampon attachment system on the market. A 10 per cent weight loss and a chunky rubber rand are also superb additions. The Manta GSB also sits lower to the ground, making it feel more dexterous ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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