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Vaude Spline 40 2010

£130.00

It would be easy to think that the standard rucksack design is the best design for the job. But it is possible to come up with a radical rethink of how a rucksack operates. And that is exactly what the designers of the Vaude Spline have done. This sack boasts a wealth of innovative design concepts. But do they work? ...

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Vaude Stretch Infinity 2009

£300.00

The Vaude Stretch Infinity general-purpose jacket weighs 552g (men’s L); stretch eVent fabric is extremely waterproof and breathable; pit zips; chest pockets easily accessed with rucksack on; front zip gets external stormflap; fine hood movement. But chest pockets are mesh-lined so not as waterproof as sealed pockets; hood peak is large and not stiffened.  

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Vaude Kiowa Basic 220 2009

£100.00

The Vaude Kiowa Basic 220  is a 3-season synthetic sleeping bag with a wide mummy shape, and a roomy foot area with an extra internal baffle, for extra insulation around your feet – an area that is often the first to suffer in the cold. The full-length two-way zip has a full-length baffle to prevent heat loss and is reasonably ...

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Vaude Slight

£185.00

This is a light and compact jacket, but its minimalist design comes at a price in terms of both cash and performance. It is restricted to a single pocket, which is too small for a map, and the hood is quite shallow, although it adjusts well and has a wired peak. There’s no venting anywhere, which makes it hot, and ...

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Vaude Slight 2008

£145.00

The Vaude Slight is an extremely lightweight jacket at just 242g (size L) and the weight saving primarily comes from the lack of features, while the very thin 3-layer fabric shaves more weight off. The fabric is a rated as extremely waterproof and breathable, so it should be as good as the best here in this respect, even though it ...

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Vaude Infinity 2008

£250.00

The Vaude Infinity general-purpose jacket is made from eVent fabric, so it is top-drawer for breathability and waterproofness. Also you get stormflaps on the pocket and main zips, making it even more watertight in a storm. There are three large pockets that are all large enough for maps, and they can be easily accessed while wearing a rucksack with a ...

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Vaude Kada 2008

£100.00

This soft shell jacket  has huge chest pockets that can be accessed while wearing a rucksack; pocket across the back for biking; zipped wrist cuffs; front is 100% windproof, back is 80%. But 614g is heavy for what you get; no insulation; chest pockets extend to hem so items get trapped behind belts; weird mix of features.

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Vaude Rock Ultralight Comfort 25 rucksack (2008)

£35.00

This ultralight rucksack is very light at 636g; superb value; back plate twists with body and aids comfort and stability; mesh pockets; compression system; zipped lid pocket. But its 25 litres capacity means you may have to make sacrifices; lacks extra pockets for snacks; not as reflective as other packs; no accessory cord bungee for stashing extra gear; no hydration ...

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Vaude Versametric Proof 65+10

£200.00

There are lots of ways to improve the comfort of a rucksack on the hill, and one of the most important factors to consider is how well the sack’s back system is designed to match the shape of the wearer’s back. Vaude’s Versametric back system features a stiff and supportive polycarbonate frame to reduce the energy used on every step ...

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Vaude Farley Bermuda

£35.00

These have an anti-UV treatment and a great cut, making them a good pair of lightweight, quick-drying shorts that easily earn their place in your pack. Their ‘boy scout’ factor is high, but they benefit from Velcro fastening side and back pockets and a cut that makes them ideal on the hill.Made in Far Eastmail order (01665) 510660; www.vaude.co.uk

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Vaude Arctic Extreme Plus 220

£200.00

2100g synthetic sleeping bag; compression stuffsack; incredibly free-running zip; wide zip baffle and shoulder baffle; exceptionally water-resistant fabric. But only rated as -6 deg C by manufacturer; Trail temp rating -2 deg C, so really only a 2/3-season bag; very poor fit of hood; only available via mail order.

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Vaude Kiowa Basic

£75.00

This 3-season synthetic sleeping bag has a -4 deg C comfort limit; compression stuffsack; weighs 1770g; substantial zip and shoulder baffles; exceptionally well-contoured and close-fitting hood; excellent water resistance; included aluminium printed fibre mesh for retention of radiant heat; more spacious than most bags. But other bags use shingle construction for reduced cold spots; hood drawcords not the best.

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Vaude Jolly Comfort

£115.00

I’ve been carrying Artie around in a Jolly Comfort since he was six months old and if I was in the market for a carrier this is definitely the one I’d opt for because A) it has a good specifications for UK walkers and B) it offers the kind of value for money that I demand (I am a devout ...

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Vaude Slight

£145.00

This is an extremely lightweight jacket at just 238g (size large). A large part of the reason for the low weight is that the feature list has been slashed, while the very thin 3-layer fabric is the second half of the story. The fabric is a rated as extremely waterproof and breathable, so it should be as good as the ...

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Vaude Argon Global

£60.00

Waterproof; leather palm for durability; webbing wrist adjustment; drawcord cuff; fleece lining. But lining tends to ruck up more easily than others; thumb is not such a good fit as others; high price tag.

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Vaude Hogan Ultralight

£200.00

This 2-person backpacking tent is a very lightweight design that is also unique as the poles are one complete interlinked set, which helps to make pitching very easy, despite their complicated appearance. The tent is pitched inner-first with the inner being suspended from the poles. The outer goes over the top and benefits from ladder lock adjusters to ensure it ...

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Vaude Stretched Reality

£120.00

This multi-activity jacket is almost as stretchy as a rubber band, yet Vaude have kept a sensible cut, so it doesn’t shrink-wrap the wearer as soon as you put it on. However when you bend and flex, you get that extra bit of movement as and when you need it. The material is rated as good as the best for ...

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Vaude Bavella 35

£75.00

This daysack from Vaude is initially fairly comfortable, with plenty of padding on the hip belt and shoulder straps and a fairly cool back system. However, the upwards tilt of the hip fins is annoying, as they tend to ride up your waist. It’s a wide, roomy pack that carries the load fairly low on your back, making it feel ...

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