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The Columbia Shastalavista weighs 984g (pair, size 11); mesh upper for exceptional breathability; great sole unit with good lugs for mud; good cushioning; good stiffness for general walking; good for dry travel. But no waterproof lining; not the best shoe for running as a little too ‘clumpy’; mesh upper not so durable for rockier ground.

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Columbia Mobex Winter Omni Heat

£90.00

A most unique-looking pack. A geodesic dome-style of pole construction helps keep the weight down whilst retaining its shape well, making it easy to load. It certainly is light, and when lightly packed, it flexes well and sits pleasantly in the small of your back. Unfortunately the lack of a proper back system makes it very sweaty, while the zip ...

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Columbia Air Shell 2010

£75.00

The Columbia Air Shell multi-activity jacket uses OmniTech waterproof and breathable fabric; mesh lining improves comfort; long length with two base pockets; additional small chest pocket. But 536g (size L) is a little heavy compared to others; pockets are easily obscured with rucksack belts; hood has floppy peak and does not move well with the head; very long for a ...

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Columbia Hot Shot 2010

£140.00

The Columbia Hot Shot weighs 280g (size L); Omni Tech fabric; front zip gets external stormflap; two map-sized hip pockets; reflective details. But paying a higher price brings higher waterproofness and breathability performance; pocket access is easily obscured with rucksack belts; hood is very basic.

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Columbia Pagora

£50.00

This lightweight multi-activity shoe from Columbia weighs 888g (pair, size 11). It’s available in larger sizes up to size 16 for men and size 11 for women. The suede leather and mesh upper comes with an odour-resistant footbed and deep-lugged outsole that provides good grip in the mud and on grass. There’s good cushioning for hard ground. However, the shoe ...

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Columbia Opal Storm Jacket

£60.00

This insulated jacket weighs 540g; fully lined with soft fleece like fabric; mesh pockets inside and two zipped external pockets lined to keep you hands cosy; Lycra cuffs and drawcord elastication at the hem; pit zips. But there’s no method of compression; it’s pretty heavy given it lacks a hood and a long cut. Tog rating 2.6

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Columbia Sierra Madre Shell

£80.00

This general-purpose waterproof jacket weighs 414g (size 12); stylish mesh lining adds comfort; rollaway hood with volume adjuster; waterproof and breathable fabric.But for this price you can get jackets with better fabric performance ratings; pocket access is easily obscured with rucksack belts; hood is not as good as others in price range; no map-sized pockets.

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Columbia Sierra Falls

£60.00

This soft shell weighs 506g; 4-way stretch fabric; map-sized hip pockets; smaller chest pocket; collar drawcord; brushed polyester collar; excellent movement in sleeves. But access to hip pockets easily obscured by rucksack hipbelt; cuffs are a very loose fit without any form of adjustment to keep draughts out; relatively loose cut.

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Columbia Silver Ridge

£40.00

Exceptionally lightweight men’s and women’s walking trousers; zip-off legs make these very practical for backpacking and hill-walking; two map-sized hip pockets; press studded leg pocket that just about takes a map; elasticated waist with belt loops; zipped seat pockets; zipped leg gusset to allow easier removable of lower leg. But zip-offs are not cool in the pub; no ankle adjustment; ...

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Columbia Fyter

£60.00

This multi-activity shoe features men’s sizes up to 14; women’s to size 10; mesh upper for maximum airflow; reasonably stiff heel cup for support; heel end of sole is nice and stiff; reasonably aggressive sole lug pattern for mud; okay for running. But forefoot and toe flex is very soft and limits comfort on rocky ground; soft toe box limits ...

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Columbia Youth Madruga Peak GTX

£45.00

A good-looking children’s walking boot; top-quality Gore-Tex waterproof lining; reasonably aggressive lug pattern on sole; good cushioning. But very soft toe box and upper provides minimal protection against rocks; soft flex in sole also allows rocks to be easily felt through the sole; synthetic upper not as durable as full leather.

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Columbia Frontier Peak GTX

£75.00

A 3-season boot that features up to size 16 (men’s) and size 10 (women’s); Gore-Tex waterproof lining; stiff sole is good for general walking; reasonably aggressive lug pattern on sole; stiff toe box offers good protection. But upper is made of various layers of synthetics and suede and may not be as durable as leather; some boots have a smoother ...