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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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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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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 ...