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The North Face Hybrid Long Sleeve Zip Neck (2012)

£50.00

A tight fitting, athletic top built for high-energy activities, and as such may frighten off more casual users. The tight fit ensures that moisture is lifted quickly away from the skin and sent to the outside. Body-mapping has also been used to provide a little extra insulation in key areas. Best of all is the seamless construction, which means a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Aleutian 2011

£85.00

The lowest-priced sleeping bag on test, the The North Face Aleutian represents excellent value. It sports a close fit that feels warm but not restrictive, and a well-cut hood, which closes comfortably around the face. Drawcords are made from substantial bungee cord and are easy to operate, while the long zip is protected from cold spots by a generous baffle. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Strider Side Zip

£75.00

Here’s a pair of overtrousers with full-length leg zips that enable them to be completely opened up and make them incredibly easy to put on without hopping around on one foot – handy if you have to make a quick change in the cold. It can make them a bit fussy, although you don’t have to unzip them completely to ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Venture ½ Zip Pant 2010

£60.00

The North Face makes a huge range of outdoor gear, and the Venture Pant is one of its classic pieces of kit. Made from fabric without a lining, the trousers boast a knee-length zip to make them easier to fit over boots. DesignPerhaps one of the most important features of any trousers is the material. Considering these are such low-priced ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Terra 35 2010

£100.00

The TNF Terra 30 won a Trail ‘Best in Test’ award in July 2009, and this features the same excellent pack construction, durability and comfort levels that made it stand out in that test. It’s certainly not light, although you can easily save weight by stripping out the back stiffener and rain cover. The technology here is packed into the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Paramount Peak Convertible 2010

£59.00

The Tekware fabric is relatively heavy, which gives the The North Face Paramount Peak Convertible trousers a much more durable and hard-wearing feel. There’s also double stitching throughout, to again enhance durability. A crotch gusset improves comfort too while an elasticated waist with a belt means this should fit most people. The trousers feature calf zips so the lower legs ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Terra 65 2010

£130.00

There are two broad schools of thought in rucksack design. Either keep things simple by offering a stripped-down back system to ensure the pack is light and functional, or go for comfort with an engineered back system that adds weight but makes lugging heavier loads easier. The North Face’s Terra 65 rucksack falls into the second camp. It’s not as ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Apex Elixir

£90.00

Very light, the Elixir feels more like a windshirt; it’s also cut from a very stretchy fabric (10% Elastane) which further exaggerates this lightness. Against it, it doesn’t offer much insulation as a mid-layer. On the hill, in mild conditions, it excels; keeping a reasonable amount of precipitation at bay and breathing wonderfully, but when the going gets a bit ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Stretch Speed 2009

£110.00

The North Face Stretch Speed multi-activity jacket has just about everything for enjoying a wide variety of activities. Firstly it is made of Hyvent fabric, which offers good performance in the lab tests. To improve condensation control the two main pockets are mesh-lined to allow extra airflow through the body too. The cut is quite short, so it’s ideal for ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Hedgehog XCR

£80.00

Good midsole support, which will be appreciated on rougher ground. Fitwise, they are made around an average last, and they have plenty of padding. There is an odd ridge running down the centre of the footbed, though, and this felt very disconcerting. In action, the very low ankle encourages fast movement but doesn’t offer as much support as most shoes ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 3.5
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The North Face Dhaulagiri GTX

£115.00

Plenty of padding on the ankle cuff and tongue, and soft mesh uppers, make the Dhaulagiris exceptionally comfortable, straight from the box. The ankle cuff is very high to give maximum support, and also helps keep out grit and water splashes. A good lacing system and well-placed locking eyelet will keep feet comfortably in place all day and there’s extra ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Momentum II 2009

£55.00

The superb price and weight set the The North Face Momentum II multi-activity shoe apart from others. But it also benefits from a very functional sole unit that is well-cushioned and also reasonably grippy, which makes it ideal for off-road running. Heel support is great too, which again adds to its performance when running. The upper is mesh and very ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Apex Trekking

£90.00

As you would expect from a well-established outdoor brand like The North Face, Apex Trekking trousers are very robust, comfortable and stretchy, well-featured trousers. I found them long (I’m 5’7”), so they would be a good buy for taller walkers. The ankle adjustment is particularly good with these: they have a slight flare for fitting over larger winter boots, but ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Apex Trekking

£90.00

Extremely comfortable with a soft waist band, integral belt and zips and drawcords at the hem. The Apex fabric felt very breathable and did a great job of repelling rain, as well as being incredibly easy to move in. A tad heavy and quite pricey.  VITAL STATSColours: Black, asphaltSizes: 28-38in waist (three leg lengths)Fabric: Apex Universal (nylon/elastane)Weight: 570gWomen’s version: YesContact: ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Apex Bionic

£100.00

A perfect fit and we really liked the snug high collar, which was very reassuring in really horrible conditions. The inner fabric is luxuriously soft – great against the skin – and, although it actually feels quite thick when you pull it on, it stretches well so doesn’t obstruct movement too much. It has a drawcord hem, which traps heat ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face W Hedgehog XCR

£75.00

The soft mesh uppers flex easily as you walk. Light, waterproof with cool mesh uppers, a grippy sole and tough toe bumper. Could do with a bit more midsole support.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Elixir

£90.00

Spot on for size and the stretchy fabric makes it a delight to move in. Perfect cuffs, with Velcro and elastic. Breathable, very windproof, and with venting pockets and cuffs that pull up, it is easy to adjust temperature on the move. Not the best for handling heavy rain

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Ligero 35

£80.00

This 30-40 litre rucksack has a moulded back system with airflow channels and good stability and comfort; wide, padded hipbelt; stretch wand pockets; compression straps; front stash pocket; zip-top main compartment closure; two large lid pockets; removable rain cover (104g). But you might prefer a conventional lid closure; it’s surprisingly heavy at 1500g.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Redpoint Optimus

£130.00

What a product! This is the insulated jacket for every occasion. You’ll be cosy belaying on the crag and look suave down the pub. The Redpoint Optimus is the hooded version of The North Face’s hugely popular Redpoint jacket. The hood is elasticated around the face, but with drawstring adjustment at the back. The base also has drawcord adjustment, while ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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The North Face Aleutian

£70.00

At 1469g (without stuffsack), this 3-season synthetic sleeping bag is a very lightweight option and at £70 it is also well-priced. It is rated as having a -2 deg C comfort limit, but feels a little warmer so it should be fine for 3-season use. It uses overlapping shingle construction, which means cold spots will be less of a problem ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Base Camp Duffel

£80.00

This is the original modern classic kit bag that most others are based on. It’s made from PVC-coated tarpaulin, with oversized handles that allow the holdall to be carried as a backpack. You also get removable shoulder straps, compression straps and lockable zips. There is an internal mesh compartment, but no divider for dirty gear.   Capacity: 70 litresWeight: 1415gMaterial ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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The North Face Vortex

£50.00

This is an excellent winter glove for general walking as the narrow short gauntlet can be easily worn inside the cuff of your waterproof jacket. Further more it has a quality liner glove that is ideal for taking the chill off your digits during chilly weather. The shell glove is a great fit with or without the liner, and provides ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Apex Elixir

£90.00

This soft shell jacket from The North Face is a great fit in the body and sleeves, and with a light stretchy fabric, drawcord adjustable hem and Velcro adjustment on the cuffs, you couldn’t ask for more. But although it was really easy to move around in, it didn’t feel as reassuringly warm and cosy as the best in class. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 3
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The North Face Windwall 2

£90.00

This windproof fleece from The North Face is a lovely feminine design in a soft fabric. The collar is high, although a little loose, and the deep hood adds style and comfort. The relaxed fit and deep handwarmer pockets are excellent. There’s no collar baffle. Really warm and pretty good breathability, helped by ventilation from the mesh handwarmer pockets. The ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Terra 35

£60.00

This daysack from The North Face fits well and you’ll enjoy carrying it. But it needed careful packing when very full, as it is easily pushed out of shape so that the actual back of the pack makes contact with you, rather than the foam padding. The Terra is a good size for weekend trips, and the choice of pockets, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4

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