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Vango Banshee 200 2011

£110.00

Vango has for many years dominated the market for practical backpacking tents that are also very well-priced. The Banshee 200 has been a particularly successful and popular model, which also forms part of Vango’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Recommended Kit list. At just 2kg, the Vango Banshee 200 is the lightest tent in our test. DesignThe Vango Banshee 200 is ...

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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 ...

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Coleman Bedrock 2

£70.00

Coleman are best-known for their family tents but they also make a range of low-priced backpacking tents that prove you don’t need to spend a fortune to be able to enjoy camping. The Bedrock 2 weighs in at a very respectable 2.5kg and benefits from two porches, two entrances and a window on the world outside. The inner can also ...

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Vango Spectre 200

£90.00

The Vango Spectre 200 2-person tent is designed to be a minimalist shelter with a minimalist weight and minimalist price – without compromising on quality. The result is a very respectable feature set that includes metal alloy poles, rather than the fibreglass poles that are used in many other low-priced tents. Like most Vango tents, the Spectre also features the ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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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.

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The North Face Terra 40 2008

£80.00

This rucksack has an airflow back system; well-padded back and hipbelts; mesh wand pockets; side compression straps; stretch side pockets; stretch front pocket; lower external access; hydration system-compatible; lid with external pocket; tough; men’s and women’s fits. But 2200g is very heavy; three compartments may be more than some users will need; back system offers more support and padding than ...

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Vaude Taurus 1

£145.00

This 2-person tent is a modern classic. The Taurus 1 now has extra poles at the foot for more space and stability. Meanwhile the rest of the tent is the same tried and trusted design. Pitching is outstandingly easy, thanks to the unique external frame design and the addition of adjustable pegging points. The tent is reasonably stable too. Like ...

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Wild Country Duolite

£140.00

This is a new 2-person tent from Wild Country. It is a good weight and the poles have been designed to collapse down to just 38cm in length for easier packing. The clever pole design allows extra headroom and height at the foot. The tent is pitched outer-first, which is ideal for wet-weather camping. The poles clip to the outside ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Vango Sherpa

£50.00

This is a 41-50 litre rucksack that is better suited to backpacking rather than day walking. This is not a bad thing, as what it does, it does very well. The back system is not only fully adjustable, but it also lengthens for a more precise fit. The pack can be compressed from both the sides and the base, and ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Deuter Air Contact 65+10

£140.00

The Deuter Air Contact range of rucksacks have frequently been well-received in Trail magazine reviews and this backpacking rucksack, which comes in a men’s fit, once more met high expectations. The adjustable back system is easily adjusted and comfortable, thanks to lots of well-designed padding. The body of the ‘sack has bellows side pockets, compression straps and wand pockets which ...