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The Rohan Cloudbase multi-activity jacket uses very waterproof and extremely breathable fabric; very relaxed design; mesh lining adds comfort; hood rolls to collar; hood has stiffened peak. But 614g (men‘s M) is relatively heavy; pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts; hood drawcords are left to fly in face; hood fit and movement is not good.

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Regatta Fast Track X-LT 2009

£60.00

The Regatta Fast Track X-LT multi-activity shoe weighs 1068g (pair, size11); good aggressive lug pattern on sole unit; modern styling; reinforced toe for abrasion resistance; waterproof lining. But lack of sole stiffness; not much underfoot cushioning; poor fit compared to others; relatively soft toe box.

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Sprayway Challenger 2009

£50.00

Sprayway Challengers are low-priced; relatively stretchy; 421g (size 12); very comfy brushed waist and ankle-side zip; 2 mesh side pockets and one secret inside pocket; button fly. But Velcro waist adjuster does not provide as much comfy variation as a belt; belt loops but no belt provided; zips too small for use with thick gloves.

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Kahtoola KTS Aluminium 2009

£90.00

Ultra-lightweight 10-point approach crampons, designed originally to fit on fell-running and approach shoes, Kahtoola KTS Aluminiums will also fit on walking boots, thanks to the clever independent heel and toe strapping system, and a spring steel plate. Similar in layout to the steel version these aluminium crampons spikes are short and are arranged with eight vertical and with two front ...

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Stubai Hornet 2009

£55.00

The Stubai Hornet is an excellent entry-level technical climbing ice axe, although to use it properly you need a matching hammer. This is exceptionally affordable for the type of axe, as most climbing axes boast a far higher price tag. For the small outlay you get a 46cm axe with a pre-curved shaft to allow placement clearance on steep ice-climbing. ...

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Tog 24 Baku 2008

£55.00

A Tricot mesh lining adds a little warmth to the Tog 24 Baku kids’ jacket, and the main zip gets a double stormflap to keep the rain out. Velcro-adjustable cuffs and a hem drawcord keep the wind out too. Small pit zips add a little extra venting and there are loads of pockets. The hood is removable and has a ...

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Result Performance R96 Trekking/Training Jacket 2008

£70.00

The Result Performance R96 Trekking/Training Jacket features reflective piping; removable hood rolls into collar; mesh lining; pit zips aid ventilation; dedicated map pocket; double stormflap over main zip. But 822g (L) makes this multi-activity jacket too heavy for fast mountain action; hip pocket access easily obscured by rucksack belts; hood is terrible

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Result Performance Carrick 2008

£55.00

The Result Performance Carrick general-purpose jacket’s longer style just about allows access to base pockets while wearing a rucksack; mesh lining adds comfort; two map-sized chest pockets; low price. But 1130g (size L) is very heavy; fabric is very stiff; wraparound chin sections flap about unless battened down; hood does not move as well as others with the head.

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Regatta Sonar 2008

£60.00

This soft shell jacket is a low price for what you get; available in sizes S-XXXL; woven stretch soft shell fabric is waterproof and breathable; Isotex 5000 membrane drop liner; large map pocket; insulated lining; stretchy fabric. But this jacket is short, has no hood and is heavy at 916g; the outer soaks up water more than a dedicated waterproof; ...

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Nike ACG Storm Fit Essential Jacket

£110.00

The only jacket we looked at with its own snowskirt and an MP3 pocket; adjustable hood; plenty of pockets (internal and external, zipped and mesh); Velcro cuffs and drawcord hem adjustment. But it’s heavy at 1016g; it’s a ski jacket and thus better kept for the piste rather than the hill-walker. Tog rating 2.6

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Timberland Cargo Pant Technical Performance

£80.00

These waterproof overtrousers have a 39cm ankle zip; built-in gaiter keeps mud out of boots; reinforced ankle cuffs; fleece-lined waist for extra comfort; belt loops and zip fly; two zipped pockets; two press stud closure pockets; inner thigh mesh vents. But very wide at the ankle cuff; very heavy at 772g and they're too stylish to get dirty!

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Petzl Charlet Irvis Spirlock

£84.00

This is a very lightweight crampon at just 780g per pair, making it ideal for when you’re not sure if you’ll encounter snow or are just crossing a plateau. There are 10 points, and two of these are turned through 90 degrees to provide extra traction on slopes. There is some 3D stamping in the crampon too to add a ...

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Timberland System Parka

£120.00

This general-purpose waterproof jacket has a removable snow skirt; removable hood; two hip pockets with lining for added warmth; high chest pocket; hood has large peak. But 1175g (size M); very short and tends to ride up easily at the hem and sleeves; hip pockets are easily obscured with hipbelts; no map-sized pockets with easy access; hood fit and movement ...

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Result Performance Carrick

£50.00

This general-purpose waterproof jacket has a longer style than some, which just about allows access to base pockets while wearing a rucksack; mesh lining adds comfort; two map-sized chest pockets; low price is main attraction. But 1130g is very heavy; fabric is very stiff; wraparound chin sections flap about unless battened down; hood does not move with the head as ...

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Nike ACG Shale Jacket

£80.00

This insulated jacket weighs 404g; hem adjustment; two zipped, map-sized hip pockets; close fit; fashionable styling. But not as warm as most others; front zip does not get a draught baffle; no collar adjustment; no stuffsack or ability to stuff jacket into pocket; no cuff adjustment and cuff fit is very loose.

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Tog 24 Mustang APS

£55.00

The belt matches these men’s walking trousers well and is neatly concealed; 2 zipped seat pockets; 2 hip pockets; very lightweight fabric; hip pockets are map-sized. But no articulated knees; no stretch fabric; not particularly cool; no diamond crotch; very baggy, unflattering cut.

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Optimus Hiker

£120.00

This camping stove is very sturdy and stable; made to last; instructions inside lid; multi-fuel. But very heavy; very expensive; hard to use; complicated; difficult to control flame; small fuel bottle. Boil time 3min 15sec Weight 1605g

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Result Performance R96 Trekking/Training Jacket

£70.00

This multi-activity jacket has reflective piping; removable hood rolls into collar; mesh lining adds comfort; pit zips aid ventilation; dedicated map pocket; double stormflap over main zip. But 822g (size L) makes this too heavy for fast mountain action; hip pockets access easily obscured by rucksack belts; hood is terrible.

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Technicals Sahara

£60.00

This multi-activity jacket’s hood rolls into collar and fits well; front zip gets a double stormflap; dedicated map pocket at hem; mesh lining adds comfort; good sleeve movement. But 668g is very heavy for a multi-activity jacket; higher price brings more breathable and more waterproof fabric; pockets access is obscured by rucksack belts; no reflective piping.

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GoLite Virga

£50.00

This multi-activity jacket weighs just 234g (women’s size M); two hip pockets; fixed hood; front zip with single stormflap; waterproof and very breathable fabric. But pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts; hood has no adjustment on it so it either fits or it doesn’t and you can’t roll it away either; higher price brings higher fabric performance; no ...