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Sprayway Arista 2010

£100.00

Cut quite loose to fit over bulky walking trousers, the Aristas also have articulated knees. The ankles are tapered, with a Velcro flap to adjust the way they fit over the boot. There’s a soft fleece lining on the waistband which feels great against the skin, and is especially welcome for cold fingers when you’re pulling them on in a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Omega 2010

£60.00

The Omegas are quite heavy due to a mesh lining, but this aids breathability, adds a bit of insulation, and even makes them comfortable enough to wear against the skin. The waistband is elastic with a drawcord, and they come in three leg lengths. The three-quarter length leg-zips make them easy to slip on over your boots. And the zips ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Montane Atomic DT 2010

£75.00

Incredibly lightweight, butcompromise a bit on breathability. They have some really useful features, including a knee-length zip and fully adjustable ankle cuff and calf. There are even two press studs at the hem so you can choose how tight you want them around your boots. This also acts like a kind of gaiter, preventing water getting in over the top ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mountainlife Downpour 2010

£50.00

The Downpours are heavy and don’t pack down small, so they’re best- suited for bad weather days when you won’t need to take them off. The leg length is limited to one per size so won’t fit everybody. They’ve got a near full-length leg-zip covered by a storm flap with press studs so you can unzip the legs but keep ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Technicals Aurora 2010

£45.00

The Auroras are wonderfully lightweight, but they feel quite plasticky and don’t breathe as well as some. They’re waterproof, though, and are a good choice for emergency use. The openings on each hip give easy access to the pockets in your walking trousers but come at the expense of waterproofness. There’s a zipped rear pocket too. Although there’s a zip ...

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

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Low Alpine Flash 2010

£200.00

Lowe Alpine has used more waterproof and breathable fabrics than most other brands put together. My first Lowe Alpine Mountain Cap back in the early Nineties was made of Gore-Tex. Next Lowe made everything from Triplepoint, before switching to eVent for a couple of seasons. Then they swapped back to Gore-Tex again while retaining some Triplepoint waterproofs within their range. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody 2010

£170.00

The Arc’teryx Atom LT is a hybrid insulated hoody that combines Coreloft polyester insulation with side panels made from Polartec Power Stretch with Hardface Technology. The advantage is that this garment provides warmth without restriction for the more active user. DesignAs this is intended for active users it has been designed to keep weight down, while maintaining insulation and mobility. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
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Haglöfs Barrier Windstopper Hoodie 2010

£200.00

A jacket that is designed to be very warm while also fending off wind and water, the Haglöfs Barrier Windstopper Hoodie has a hood and chest pockets as well as the highest TOG value of those we tested. This is clearly a jacket for the worst of winter weather when snow, wind and water are your enemies. DesignThe insulation is ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
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Sprayway Nyx/Eos 2010

£130.00

With my head down I battled into the wind and rain. Helvellyn’s summit was close, but the weather was doing its best to prevent me from taking another step forward. In these conditions, it is the hood of a jacket that really makes the difference. With a great hood you can continue more comfortably into the wind and rain, reach ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Brasher Kanaga Peak 2010

£155.00

With a swing of my leg, the edge of my boot slashed a step in the snow that was wide enough to support my weight. Another swing and another step followed. Onward and upward, step by step, I climbed into the chilly Lakeland fells. I was wearing the Brasher Kanaga GTX, a new winter boot from a brand best known ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Accapi Nexus Bodyguard Knee Guard Pro + Long Sleeve T-Shirt Pro 2010

£170.00

Aches, pains and slow recovery can be natural side effects of a long day in the hills. Getting tired may be good for you, but we’d all like to feel less weary on a hill-walk and have more energy the day after. Accapi claims that its new range of Nexus Energy Source clothing could transform our energy levels by improving ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Point Five 2010

£220.00

Described as a mid-weight expedition waterproof pant, according to the manufacturers the The North Face Point Five overtrousers also have extra abrasion resistance. Full-length side zips and removable braces are combined with a waistbelt and internal gaiter. Clearly this trouser is designed to protect the user against the worst of mountain weather. DesignThe TNF Point Five overtrousers are made from ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Couloir/Abruzzi 2010

£200.00

Berghaus has been producing gear for British hill-walkers and mountaineers since the mid 1970s, so they should know a thing or two about keeping people dry. The Couloir trouser (the Abruzzi is the women’s version) is designed for mountaineering where unrestricted movement is required but it is equally at home on the fells when a walker just wants to be ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
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La Sportiva Trango S Evo GTX 2009

£220.00

The La Sportiva Trango S Evo GTX 4 is a boot with an upper made of mixed materials that helps to keep the weight down. The tongue is well-padded to improve the comfort of the laces too, and so when this is on the foot it feels light and comfortable. There is a waterproof lining to maintain dry feet, and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Manta 2009

£220.00

Last year the Scarpa Manta 4-season boot had the GSB crampon system, but sadly the system has not become popular enough to warrant its continuity, so on the Manta it is now a feature that can be logged as that great idea that got away! The remainder of the Manta is classic performance-orientated design though. The boot sits lower to ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Kayland Apex Rock 2009

£200.00

Some winter boots are better for climbing, and others are better for walking. Kayland’s Apex Rock, as the name suggests, is very much a climbing-orientated design. It has a close, narrow fit, which benefits from lacing that extends right down to the toes. The result is a really dexterous feel that means you can confidently place the toe exactly where ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Asolo Alpiniste GTX 2009

£190.00

The Alpiniste GTX is a new Asolo 4-season boot that provides a superb set of features, making it ideal for general winter use as well as mountaineering. It has a synthetic and leather upper with a big rubber rand for extra durability. The lacing extends further towards the toe than in some boots, which makes it slightly better for climbers ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mammut Monolith GTX 2009

£190.00

The Monolith GTX is a new 4-season boot from Mammut, owners of the brand formerly known as Raichle. It is very lightweight with synthetic materials on the upper and a particularly modern design. The benefits of the design include the reduced weight and the performance for the price. This boot slips onto the feet and feels close-fitting and dexterous immediately, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Meindl Himalaya MFS 2009

£220.00

The Meindl Himalaya MFS 3-4 season boot has been around a few years, and it is a good sound design for hill and mountain walking at any time of year. It has a leather upper with a huge rubber rand for extra durability. You get a Gore-Tex waterproof lining too. There is plenty of protection and support with this boot, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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AKU Utah Micro 2009

£200.00

The AKU Utah Micro 3-4 season boot has a unique tongue design that means there is virtually no stitching to leak or fray on the upper, even alongside the sides of the tongue. The upper is going to be hardwearing but there is also a rubber rand around the boot to make it even more durable, which is ideal for ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Kayland Apex Trek 2009

£190.00

The Kayland Apex Trek 3-4 season boot is very lightweight for its class and yet it benefits from a great package of features and is no slouch in terms of performance either. The upper is made from a combination of fabric and leather with an eVent waterproof lining. The rubber rand extends around the front of the boot for improved ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa New SL 2009

£185.00

The Scarpa SL has defined the 3-4 season boot category for many years. It is a classic design that is ideal for British conditions with a one-piece leather upper that is virtually free of stitching to fail, and its 2.8mm thickness means it is very water-resistant. Treat this material regularly with proofing products and it will last a lifetime and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowa Stirling GTX 2009

£165.00

The Lowa Stirling GTX has been available for a number of years and it’s often reviewed in Trail as a 3-season boot. However, like the Mammut Mount Trail XT, it has now been submitted by the manufacturer for inclusion in the 3-4 season category. It is made using a full leather upper with minimal stitching to increase durability, and there ...

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

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