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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
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Hydration Bladder 2 litre

£9.00

At less than a tenner, this hydration system is a mouth-watering proposition. It has a lockable bite valve to prevent drips, and the unit did not leak under our 20kg load test. There is a simple screw opening and it all looks like a workable design. But the screw cap is small, so filling and cleaning is not easy. Also ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 3
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Highlander Capella 12 LED Headlamp 2010

£10.00

The Highlander Capella 12 LED Headlamp weighs 134g; 10 x white LED, 2x red LED; 3 white LED power modes plus red strobe; uses 3 x AAA batteries (not supplied). But the front black rubber housing on head rotates and falls off too easily; too easy to fit batteries incorrectly; poor amount of instructions and information provided.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 1
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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GoSystem Trail Classic

£10.00

This is a basic camping stove that just gets on with the job and doesn’t bother with the frills… and I love it. Its clean, simple design is easy to fathom, you get a decent burner that kicks out plenty of heat, it’s small and light and comes with a carry box containing a ‘stove first aid kit’ (O rings ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Outdoor Designs Boojum Bladder 2 litre

£10.00

This hydration system is made from a double layer of PU and crackproof-tested down to -20 deg C. The screw cap is compatible with Nalgene water bottles and therefore also many water purification systems. The large cog grip screw cap can be easily opened wearing gloves too. The system did not leak and the water tasted okay, although it wasn’t ...

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

£10.00

This headtorch weighs just 112g; 3 x LED; windup power supply; two power settings plus flash; superb price. But not as bright as others; relatively unstable due to size of unit on forehead; mounting of torch to headstrap is not as slick as other parts of the design; heavier than some others with batteries; max burn is 90 minutes with ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 1
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Alpkit Gamma 2010

£15.00

Alpkit is well-known for providing incredible value for money, and so it is perhaps no surprise that the Gamma’s performance matches that of many headtorches costing twice the price. You get a battery pack at the back of the head and the red LED is fitted here. This can be set on strobe or as a red light. The front ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Source Widepac 2 Litre

£17.00

Note the price, then note the feature of a rolltop end opening, which makes filling and cleaning this hydration system super-easy. Furthermore you get an autoseal link between the feeder pipe and bladder, and the bite valve has a cap to prevent accidental squeezing. This all means that there were no leaks in our test. Better still, the water taste ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Deuter Widepac MEC 2 litre

£17.00

This hydration system is made by Source and so it is identical to the Source Widepac 2 Litre in many ways, but the valve-to-bladder attachment is less sophisticated. Under 20kg of weight, there was no leak either, while the bag-within-bag technology should mean this is durable. The bite valve seals itself to prevent drips, though the hood is required to ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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GoSystem Trek Mate

£18.00

This is a dead simple, practical camping stove; curved pan supports offer good stability; small packed size; piezo ignition; exceptional value; light. But the carry box is too big. Boil time 3min 13sec Weight 188g

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Highlander Bamboo Base Layer 2009

£18.00

The Highlander Bamboo Base Layer weighs 174g (men’s S); closer fit; superb price; excellent wicking abilities; very comfy; soft fabric with a generous cut at rear and plenty of stretch; bamboo fabric has natural antibacterial properties to reduce odour. But its simple styling won’t appeal to everyone; no zip; black colour (blue for women) not ideal in the sun. (01506) ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Markill Aquarius Trinksystem 2.5litre

£18.00

This hydration system comes with a cleaning brush and excellent instructions printed on the bladder. The bladder has a rolltop closure making filling and cleaning very easy, but you can also fill it through the screw joint between feeder pipe and bladder. No leakage developed during the weighted test. The taste of the water was also top quality. I also ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Keela ADS Long Sleeve Zip Top 2009

£20.00

The Keela ADS Long Sleeve Zip Top base layer is a steal at the price; if it was a tenner more it would still be a bargain. Keela is very good at backing up its fine reputation for affordable quality, and this base layer is a great example of a basic yet does-the-job piece of kit which outperforms many comparable ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Platypus Big Zip Hoser

£21.00

One of the original hydration system brands, the Platypus Big Zip Hoser uses three-layer laminate to add extra durability, while the taste was among the best. The bite valve can be locked closed to prevent drips. The zip opening allows easy cleaning and filling, and it survived our 20kg test. But there are no suspension loops, so the hydration system ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Markill Hot Shot

£25.00

This stove weighs 140g (+ gas); boil time 2 min 50 sec to 4 min 50 sec; folding design makes it compact when packed; 11cm diameter pan support; piezo electric ignition; excellent price.  But not as stable as lower-profile stoves; best boil time is only available with fresh gas canister; heavy compared to other options.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Kathmandu Dual Headlight 2010

£30.00

The Kathmandu Dual Headlight weighs 118g; 1 x 0.5 watt LED; 3 LEDs; rear red light; max output 26 lumens; swivel head; uses 3 AAA batteries: max burn time 80 hours; 3 power outputs plus strobe; well-balanced with rear-of-head battery pack. But more output is available at a higher price.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Lightweight DryFlo Zipneck 2009

£30.00

Lowe Alpine has excelled at producing base layers for many years, and the Lightweight Dryflo Zipneck is a fine exponent of this high quality. It’s exceptionally good at wicking away sweat, utilising different grades of polyester weave on the inside and outside of the fabric to draw moisture to the outside surface. The garment has an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Freeloader Portable Solar Energy

£30.00

The Freeloader is a pair of solar panels plus a battery unit that is cocooned inside a stylish brushed aluminium casing. Unfold it and you get a slick, space-age design that sits beautifully alongside a mobile phone or iPod and wouldn’t look out of place in Business Class. On the hill it is ideal for those travelling light who just ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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EDZ All Season Zip Neck Top 2009

£30.00

The EDZ All Season Zip Neck Top base layer weighs 190g (men’s S); looser fit in body; close fit in sleeves; light; good freedom of movement; economical use of seams and none of them problematic; good wicking abilities; comfortable; thermally versatile. But diagonal neck zip is not ideal for use with a rucksack and does not aid venting; only comes ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Tibetan Titanium 700 Mug/Pot 2009

£30.00

With a capacity of 700ml the Tibetan Titanium 700 Mug/Pot is a one-person option. The stuffsack weighs 18g while the pan and lid come in at 106g, making it the lightest here. The lid has steam holes and a wire handle while the pot has folding wire handles.  But the handles are not protected with plastic, and there are no ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Patagonia Capilene 2 Zip 2009

£32.00

The Patagonia Capilene 2 Zip is a fine base layer: very light, with a loose fit that provides plenty of airflow, a relatively open weave that allows plenty of breathability, plus a good cut and a generous zip that means you won’t be overheating. Patagonia has used its own Capilene synthetic fabric, which wicks especially well and is treated with ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vargo Ti-Lite Mug 2009

£32.00

The Vargo Ti-Lite Mug is a titanium 750ml pot and lid combo that is extremely lightweight and compact provides outstanding performance for the weight and packed size. The pot comes with a mesh stuffsack that weighs 14g if you are counting! But one pot and lid limits use to pretty basic cooking. The lid slips off a bit easily too. ...

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

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