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The Result Performance R173 Spiro Airstream multi-activity jacket uses HydraDri waterproof and breathable fabric; large areas of reflective material; mesh lining improves comfort; hood can be removed (thankfully, as it is poor). But 870g (size L) is extremely heavy by modern standards; cut of sleeves is extremely baggy; pocket access easily obscured by rucksack belts; hood is a poor fit.

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Dare 2B Retouch 2010

£50.00

The Dare 2B Retouch weighs 168g (size L); Ared waterproof and breathable fabric; comes with stuffsack for easy stowage; reflective panels aid safety at night; full-length front zip. But it has no hood; higher price brings better-performing fabric; there are no pockets at all, which restricts usefulness of this jacket.

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Timberland Culhane 2010

£90.00

The Timberland Culhane general-purpose jacket uses waterproof and breathable fabric; two chest pockets are accessible while wearing a rucksack; two hip pockets; front zip gets external stormflaps. But it weighs 812g (size L); the hood has no adjustment other than some elastication and so easily covers eyes; hip pocket access easily obscured when wearing a rucksack; very short body.

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Rohan Cloudbase 2009

£112.00

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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Craghoppers Kiwi Winter-lined 2009

£40.00

The Craghoppers Kiwi Winter-lined trousers’ polycotton lining makes these very comfy and warm; 6 pockets (4 side and 2 back); length would suit taller women; button fly and press clip belt. But not stretchy at all; very heavy at 590g (size 12); second zipped side pocket is hard to fit a gloved hand in; zip pulls are too small for ...

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Regatta Mantle 2008

£40.00

The Regatta Mantle is a lightweight jacket that weighs just 478g (L); very low price; Isolite waterproof and breathable fabric; one chest pocket; two hip pockets; hood rolls into collar; packs into base pocket; mesh lining. But no pockets are map-sized; hip pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts; hood adjustment not as smooth as others; large, floppy hood ...

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Keela Stashaway 2008

£35.00

The Keela Stashaway is a lightweight jacket that weighs just 366g (L); Rainlife 200 waterproof and breathable fabric; external stormflap over main zip; hood rolls into collar; two large chest pockets; comes with stuffsack. But very basic hood with dangly drawcords, and poor fit and poor movement.

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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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ALS King Surf

£20.00

This lightweight multi-activity shoe from ALS weighs 592g (pair, size 9). It has a neoprene lining with mesh upper, an elasticated lacing system and a rubber sole that provides good grip. It’s easy to pack and carry as additional footwear and great for watersports. However, the sole is very flexible and the shoe isn’t waterproof. It’s not ideal for rocky ...

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Result Performance La Femme Zhico

£42.00

The warmest insulated jacket in this test, and one of the least pricy; good removable hood; side hip zips; two external zipped pocket, an internal mesh pocket; mobile pocket. But it’s really bulky and heavy at 806g; no adjustment for the jacket’s hem or collar and the finish is not a good as others. Tog rating 4.4

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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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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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Result Performance Waterproof 2000 Pro Coach

£25.00

This lightweight waterproof weighs 468g (size L); polyester mesh lining adds comfort; reflective piping; chest pockets are accessible while wearing a rucksack.But the hood fit and movement is unbelievably bad; higher price will mean more breathable fabric, lighter designs and more features.

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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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Nike ACG All Mountain Jacket

£200.00

This winter jacket uses Gore-Tex Performance Shell fabric, so extremely waterproof and very breathable; removable snowskirt; mesh lining adds comfort; pockets lined for extra warmth; chest venting. But 1025g (size L) is very heavy; other jackets use more breathable Gore-Tex Pro Shell; pocket access easily blocked by rucksack belts; hood fit and movement is not as good as others.

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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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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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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 ...