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Alpkit Indigo

£5.00

This headtorch weighs just 112g (including batteries); exceptionally low price; 2 or 4 LED power output; tilting head with screw adjustment; max burn time 80 hours. But battery case cover does not fit as well as others; no flash facility; minimal power output; only available direct from manufacturer; 3 x AAA batteries not included.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Highlander 5 LED Head Lamp 2010

£5.99

The Highlander 5 LED Head Lamp weighs 68g; 5 x white LED; one power setting plus flash; runs off 3x AAA batteries (not supplied). But head does not tilt; when battery case is opened two halves are not hinged so can be lost; others are more water-resistant (big gap around battery housing); very little information provided.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Highlander 5 LED Head Lamp 2010

£6.00

The Highlander 5 LED Head Lamp weighs 68g; 5 x white LED; one power setting plus flash; runs off 3x AAA batteries (not supplied). But head does not tilt; when battery case is opened two halves are not hinged so can be lost; others are more water-resistant (big gap around battery housing); very little information provided.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Coleman Mini LED Headlamp 2010

£7.00

The Coleman Mini LED Headlamp weighs 34g; 3x LED; power output 12 lumens; compact unit. But it uses 2xCR2032 batteries rather than more popular AA; short battery life of only 4 hours; head does not tilt which makes it hard to direct beam.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Vango 5 LED Headtorch 2010

£8.00

The Vango 5 LED Headtorch weighs 70g; 5 white LEDs; tilting head with good ratchet locking system; 2 power settings plus strobe; uses 3 AAA batteries (not supplied); max burn time 30 hours; outstanding price for performance, quality.But lacks build quality of pricier products; lacks battery level indicator; light beam not as clean as others.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Wynnster 3 LED + 1 Krypton Headtorch

£8.00

This headtorch weighs just 132g (including batteries); three power settings plus flash; ratchet head tilt with adjustable screws; 3 x AAA included; max burn time 100 hours. But very low battery life unless on almost useless 1 LED setting; not very stable on head due to design; others are lighter for similar or better performance.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Trekmates Flexi Tanker hydration system

£11.00

This Trekmates Flexi Tanker hydration system has just a tiny screw cap opening, making it awkward to fill and almost impossible to clean. The Trekmates Flexi Tanker is a solid reservoir that’s easy to handle and the water it delivers is taste-free. Bite valve gives a slow flow rate, but does have an on/off tap.Contact: 0115 940 9170, www.trekmates.co.uk

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Wynnster 12 LED Head Torch

£13.00

This headtorch weighs just 120g (including batteries); 4, 8 or 12 LED power settings plus flash; ratchet head tilt system; superb price for the performance; 3 x AAA included; max burn time 30 hours. But battery case not quite as easy to open with cold and wet hands as some; low burn time; quite a large unit on the forehead.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Regatta Farley

£15.00

The zip-necked Farley is a good length, but the sleeves are too tight, with no give in the fabric. Good high, snug collar, though. Difficult to wear as a mid-layer as the sleeves are too tight to go over anything else. Good warmth as a base-layer, though, and it dried quickly when wet. A decent-length zip, too.Verdict A lightweight, budget-end ...

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Peter Storm Stormtech Gaiters

£15.00

A bit tight over the boot, making it very hard to engage the front hook. A good length and weight, though, and easy to adjust. Light and waterproof and, once on, barely noticeable. Less breathable than some and the webbing underfoot straps may need replacing regularly. Contact: 0800 389 5861, www.millets.co.uk

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Hawkshead Pakka 2010

£15.00

Quite a loose fit but the Pakkas come in two leg lengths to help you get a good fit. The fabric has a good DWR coating so water runs off easily, but it doesn’t breathe as well as some and feels quite plasticky. They’re incredibly lightweight, though, and for only £15, they’re a great choice for fair-weather walkers who carry ...

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Hanwag Ferrata Combi GTX 2008

£15.00

The weight of the Hanwag Ferrata Combi GTX is an immediate attraction as it’s the lightest 4-season boot here. The sole unit is very stiff, making it ideal for mountaineering and use with crampons, as well as via ferrata (as the name suggests). The toe profile also feels very dexterous and ideal for climbing on small footholds. The upper is ...

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Hi-Gear ZM730 Anti Shock

£16.00

These trekking poles weigh 624g per pair; 64cm packed length; 130cm max length; easy to adjust hand loop; carbon fibre reinforced fibreglass. But anti-shock can be turned on and off too easily and this may happen when twisting the pole during zigzag ascents; plastic handle and hand loop not as comfortable as others.

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Cyba-lite Pro Sport

£16.00

This headtorch weighs only 94g (including batteries); 1 x 0.5 watt LED; excellent ratchet head tilt system; 2 power settings plus flash; superb price for the performance; max burn time 88 hours; 3 x AAA included. But battery case not quite as easy to open with cold and wet hands as some; relatively low power; identical to the Silverpoint Lite ...

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Silverpoint Lite Ray

£16.00

This headtorch weighs only 94g (including batteries); 1 x 0.5 watt LED; excellent ratchet head tilt system; 2 power settings plus flash; superb price for the performance; max burn time 88 hours; 3 x AAA included. But battery case is not quite as easy to open with cold and wet hands as some; low power compared to others; identical to ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Regatta Base Zip-neck base layer

£16.00

A very thick and warm base-layer that can feel itchy when you’re hot and sweaty. It has a nice close-fitting design, with plenty of stretch in the fabric, although it tends to become saggy with wear. The zip-neck collar provides great ventilation when needed, but check you can zip it up properly as the collar is tighter fitting than some. ...

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Campingaz Twister Plus PZ 2011

£17.00

The Campingaz Twister Plus PZ weighs 214g (+ gas); boil time 2min 25sec to 5min 10sec; small packed size; 14cm diameter pan supports; includes piezo ignition; unique Easy Clic connection to Campingaz canisters. But the best boil time is only available with a fresh gas canister; not the lightest or most compact gas burner; only fits dedicated Campingaz canisters.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Result Performance R150J 2010

£18.00

For £25 you get a lot of jacket as the Result Performance R150J has a fleece lining stitched inside, unlike anything else featured here. This makes it warmer than the others and therefore ideal in winter. The fabric feels pretty robust too. The front zip gets a double stormflap to keep the wind and rain out, while two huge pockets ...

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Triumph Tri-action Workout

£20.00

This underwired sports bra is a pretty-looking yet ultra-supportive with seamless, moulded cups; wide chest band; plunging back design; simple, rear-fastening and with easily adjustable Velcro’d shoulder straps. But the Velcro shoulder straps don’t have much adjustment variation.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Serious Laser

£20.00

These winter gloves feature Thinsulate insulation; nose wipe; reinforced palm; wrist leash; elasticated cuff with buckle adjustment; cuff drawcord; good level of warmth. But thumb seemed a bit short compared to others; relatively bulky and generally did not feel as dexterous as others.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Cyba-lite Trek

£20.00

This headtorch weighs 160g (including batteries); 1 x 0.5 watt LED; red light on back of head; 1 power setting plus flash; excellent ratcheted head tilt; 3 x AAA included. But limited choice of light; low burn time of max 11 hours; relatively weak light compared to higher-priced options; battery pack not very comfortable.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Drinksafe Systems Waterstraw 2011

£20.00

The Drinksafe Systems Waterstraw is about as simple and light and low-priced as it gets. It’s a water straw by name and by nature: all you have to do is remove the caps from each end, place one end in the liquid and suck through the filter at the other. When you’ve quenched your thirst, just shake the Waterstraw dry ...

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TSL Pyxis 2010

£20.00

The TSL Pyxis weighs 72g; 1 white LED; 2 red LED; max 17m beam; swivel head with good locking ratchet; max burn time 100 hours; 1 power settings plus red and strobe; powered by 3 AAA batteries. But no battery level indicator; not as well-finished as higher-priced options; low light output.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Silva L4

£20.00

This headtorch weighs just 82g (including batteries); 4 x LED; 3 power settings plus red and flash; head tilts and can be tightened with screw; max burn time 90 hours; excellent price. But no ratchet on head tilt so not as secure as some; no top of hand strap; no power remaining indicator. 

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Wynnster Waterproof Shell Mitt

£20.00

Reinforced palm; close fit; fits under cuff of waterproofs easily; wrist adjustment is easy thanks to wide Velcro strap. But very narrow wrist made these hard to get on; fabric not rated as waterproof or as breathable as higher-priced products; not as warm as most others.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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