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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
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vango Sherpa

£50.00

This is a 41-50 litre rucksack that is better suited to backpacking rather than day walking. This is not a bad thing, as what it does, it does very well. The back system is not only fully adjustable, but it also lengthens for a more precise fit. The pack can be compressed from both the sides and the base, and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vango Spectre 200

£90.00

The Vango Spectre 200 2-person tent is designed to be a minimalist shelter with a minimalist weight and minimalist price – without compromising on quality. The result is a very respectable feature set that includes metal alloy poles, rather than the fibreglass poles that are used in many other low-priced tents. Like most Vango tents, the Spectre also features the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' 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
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vango Banshee 200 2011

£110.00

Vango has for many years dominated the market for practical backpacking tents that are also very well-priced. The Banshee 200 has been a particularly successful and popular model, which also forms part of Vango’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Recommended Kit list. At just 2kg, the Vango Banshee 200 is the lightest tent in our test. DesignThe Vango Banshee 200 is ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
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Aztec Esquina

£130.00

This extremely stable semi-geodesic tent from Aztec, which is light to carry, pitches really easily (inside and outside together) and has just about enough room for two for shorter backpacking trips. Good ventilation, courtesy of mesh panels and two-way zips, and well built. Looks good, too.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 3.5
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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
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vaude Taurus 1

£145.00

This 2-person tent is a modern classic. The Taurus 1 now has extra poles at the foot for more space and stability. Meanwhile the rest of the tent is the same tried and trusted design. Pitching is outstandingly easy, thanks to the unique external frame design and the addition of adjustable pegging points. The tent is reasonably stable too. Like ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Alt-Berg Mallerstang II

£145.00

It’s hard to find anything made in the UK these days, but Alt-Berg has been making boots here since 1989. The 2.8mm one-piece leather upper of these 3-4 season boots is built to take the knocks, while a Sympatex waterproof lining ensures your stay feet. The high ankle cuff provides plenty of support and the extremely aggressive Vibram sole is ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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AKU Edge

£160.00

This is a great 4-season boot if you like a little more dexterity, lower weight and a more natural walking action. The boot benefits from a cleanly designed upper with a nice big rand to maintain durability on rock. The lacing also extends to the toe for a close precise fit. The ankle cuff is quite low and the sole ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Raichle 60 Degree

£170.00

This 4-season boot is well-padded throughout the inside  and a rubber rand around the whole boot adds protection on the outside that is ideal for mountaineering. I also like the higher ankle cuff that adds a touch more support for steeper terrain. The outsole is exceptionally aggressive which again is ideal for mountaineering and extensive winter use. On the foot ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5

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