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Snugpak Sleeper Xtreme

£40.00

This 3-season synthetic sleeping bag has a low price; -7 deg C comfort limit; exceptionally free-running zip that is very hard to snag; excellent water resistance; compression stuffsack; wider and more spacious than most bags in price range; reasonable hood and drawcords. But heavy at 2100g; large packed size; zip and shoulder baffles are not as substantial as higher-priced bags.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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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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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Jack Wolfskin Wolfmat King Size

£75.00

Self-inflating mats come in all sizes and shapes, but if you really want to be comfortable look no further than the Wolfmat King Size. This mat offers unprecedented comfort with a very durable outer and a form core inner coupled with a huge size.   DesignLike conventional self-inflating mats the Wolfmat is based around a core of CFC-free foam. As ...

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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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Haglöfs Slumber 3S 2009

£85.00

The Haglöfs Slumber 3S is a roomy, comfy, mummy-shaped 3-season synthetic sleeping bag. The full-length two-way zip has a double baffle to help eliminate heat loss, and the large shoulder baffle further seals heat inside the bag. The hood is very protective and well-shaped while the hood and shoulder baffle drawcords are a mix of tape and bungee cord so ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • 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
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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
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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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Tatonka Crest/Luna 50 2008

£100.00

This rucksack has an adjustable back system; very well-padded back, airflow chimney; very wide padded hipbelt; base compartment with external access; mesh wand pocket; side compression straps; front pocket; lid with internal and external pockets; men’s and women’s fit. But 2000g is very heavy; more of a small backpacking sack for heavy loads than a large day sack.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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Vango 8000 ASC

£100.00

This 3-season synthetic sleeping bag has a -3 deg C comfort temp limit but feels warmer; compression stuffsack; substantial shoulder baffle; substantial zip baffle; outstanding water resistance; hood has lots more insulation than many; easy drawcord adjustment; zip does not snag. But 2000g is quite heavy, and this bag feels warmer than its temp rating; closer, more restrictive size than ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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Haglöfs ZNOOZ2000

£110.00

You get a lot of quality for £110. This synthetic sleeping bag bag comes in a compression sack and feels very soft when unstuffed. It is made with quite lightweight shell materials with double layers of insulation to reduce cold spots. The side zip is well-designed, doesn’t snag easily and an excellent interlocking pair of baffles protects it. Get in ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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Vaude Jolly Comfort

£115.00

I’ve been carrying Artie around in a Jolly Comfort since he was six months old and if I was in the market for a carrier this is definitely the one I’d opt for because A) it has a good specifications for UK walkers and B) it offers the kind of value for money that I demand (I am a devout ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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Alpinus Ararat

£119.00

A sizeable two-person tunnel tent from Alpinus, but one that is fiddly to pitch (inner-first), and which doesn’t seem to hang very well at all, no matter how many different adjustments you make. It has two good-sized porches – room for storing all your kit – and plenty of sleeping space. Ventilates well, too.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus C7 2 Series 70+10

£130.00

This backpacking rucksack, which comes in men’s and women’s styles, is big brother to the £100 Berghaus C7 1 Series 65+10 with the only difference being the price and capacity. The back system is unique as it is able to flex and move with the body, while maintaining stability of the load. This clever trick is achieved by having a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Macpac Traverse/Esprit

£130.00

This backpacking rucksack, which comes in men’s and women’s styles, focuses on basic but essential features coupled with durability – making it just the job for those that want a tough load-lugger that can be put through month after month of hard use. At the heart of the design is Macpac’s Aztec HC fabric, which is designed to be exceptionally ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
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Millet Nanda 70+10

£130.00

This men’s backpacking rucksack has a reasonable weight of 2450g; radical front zip opening may be useful for travellers; massive bellows side pockets; mesh wand pockets; side compression straps; adjustable back length; removable extension lid; rain cover; reasonably comfortable. But very squeaky backsystem; some ‘sacks are more comfortable and better for heavy loads; floating lid can allow water into main ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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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Black Diamond Predator

£135.00

This is a really technical 41-50 litre rucksack, intended for hardcore mountain use. Features such as a deep double cord snow-lock with compression straps and a removable lid, crampon pocket, ice axe pockets and ski guides leave you in no doubt of this. There is a selection of pockets, and all three of them are in the lid (one internal ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • 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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Brasher Aso GTX 2008

£140.00

The Aso GTX is a relatively new 3-4 season boot from Brasher, the company that makes the most popular walking boot in the UK, the Hillmaster. The Aso was Brasher’s first winter boot and it fills an important niche in the market as it is relatively low in price. The upper is made from a mix of synthetic materials to ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0

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