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Trekmates Stainless Steel Vacuum Flask

£8.00

The stylish, coloured finish adds extra grip when handling this flask, while the simple screw-top design is easy to use and will not easily clog. The cup also gets a good plastic lining that extends around the lip to prevent burns. But others provided better insulation for the drinks, and there are no instructions to advise on cleaning or preheating. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Trekmates Peak Walker

£25.00

These walking poles from Trekmates have grips with fronts that seem a bit short for comfort, and the rubber material feels unpleasantly clammy after a few miles. The straps are easy to adjust, but basic, and the edges and slider might result in a couple of sore spots. They’re heavy, too, but easy to adjust and boast a can’t-argue price. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Geo III Zip-Off

£30.00

These zip-off trousers from Regatta were comfy to wear and had a good elastic waistband, although the legs are a little short. They have quite a relaxed cut, which is a little loose, but the soft, lightweight fabric is excellent. The Geos are great to walk in, with plenty of useful pockets. The fabric is fairly water-resistant and quick drying, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Lafuma Cairn Pant

£35.00

These are walking trousers that can cut it on the hill, but they manage to feature some cool styling as well. The fabric is nylon but the weave and softness give it more of a cotton look and feel than you might expect. Careful use of double lines of stitching maintains some style while providing articulated knees and a waist ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Craghoppers Nosquito Lite

£35.00

These walking trousers from Craghoppers are a good fit anyway, but there’s an elasticated waist and webbing belt too. The Solarlite fabric is cool and light and feels lovely and soft against the skin. The very light fabric is better suited to warmer conditions, where the high SPF and mosquito protection will also help. The fabric also loses out on ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Nike ACG Cairn 2 in 1

£40.00

These zip-off trousers from Nike are a good fit, thanks to an elasticated waist. They have belt loops, too. The polyester fabric has a nice soft feel, but, annoyingly, becomes easily charged with static at times. They do a good job of repelling water in light showers, but once soaked, take a while to dry. They’re very light and so ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Keela Paraguay Zip-off

£40.00

These zip-off trousers from Keela use Stretch Tec fabric, which feels great against the skin and, as its name suggests, is extremely stretchy, making the trousers easy to move in. Perfect for length and a good fit at the waist, but the legs are baggy.  Light and breathable, but not that warm, these are best for summer walking, where the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Diffuse 2009

£40.00

Made from Isotex, Regatta’s own brand of waterproof and breathable fabric, the Diffuse children’s jacket instantly appears to have a good, small packed size. It is reasonably light too, so grown-ups won’t mind carrying it just in case it rains. The jacket has a similar design to others with a full-length front zip that has an external stormflap to keep ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Go System Thermo Tech

£40.00

This stove weighs 369g (+ gas); boil time 3 min to 5 min 15 sec; 20cm diameter pan supports; windshield available (separately); relatively compact; low profile for greater stability; superb value. But the best boil time is only available with a fresh gas canister; heavier than less stable options; windshield costs £9 extra.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Millet Techno Stretch

£45.00

This is a lightweight fleece mid layer that is also low in price. It is a thin fleece which is slightly more wind-resistant than some and has excellent breathability. Put it on as part of a layering system and it performs well either under waterproofs, soft shells or other fleece layers. It is very stretchy too which has allowed it ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mountain Hardwear Cordillera Pant

£60.00

Don’t be fooled by the lightweight fabric used in these women’s walking trousers  as not only does it stretch in two directions and feel great against the skin, it is also one of the most wind-resistant. The waist is tricot-lined for comfort and moisture movement, while adjustment can be achieved by adding a belt to the loops provided. The zip ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Merrell Stowe

£60.00

A lightweight, stretchy jacket with a nice feminine design. The cuffs are quite tight, meaning they won’t pull up easily, and there’s no drawcord adjustment at the hem. The collar is quite low too, and there isn’t a proper fleece lining meaning that it’s not the best jacket for really cold days. However it performs well as a windproof and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Salomon Power Full Zip

£60.00

This fleece mid layer weighs 364g (size L); Polartec Powerstretch fabric; more open-knit fabric under the arms for greater breathability; two map-sized hip pockets, one chest pocket; good close fit without restricting movement. But no zips on hip pockets; access is easily obscured while wearing a rucksack.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Aclima Warmwool Polo (2012)

£62.00

An incredibly luxurious feeling base-layer. Although part of the midweight range it is pleasingly thick when on and really helps to keep warmth in – almost feeling like a jumper or mid-layer. Of course, in warmer conditions that isn’t ideal, but for walks in cooler, winter conditions it is excellent. There are slightly thinner panels of material on the sides ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Sprayway Torino

£80.00

A smart-looking but loose-fitting jacket. It is actually made from bamboo – a quick drying fabric with a lovely soft, although slightly rustly feel. The antibacterial quality means that the fabric will stay smelling good. It’s not fleece-lined so doesn’t provide much insulation, but works really well as an outer-layer on windy or damp days. Its lightweight, very breathable and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Alpine Mitt GTX

£80.00

Made from top quality materials, this mitt also benefits from very useful features. It’s based around a precurved shell mitt with leather reinforced palm with a nose wipe on the thumb. A webbing buckle adjuster at the wrist and a drawcord at the cuff provide vital control, while a security cord is also provided. Inside you get a removable mitt ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Velocity 2008

£80.00

The Lowe Alpine Velocity multi-activity jacket replaces the Lowe Alpine Rush jacket, which was very popular in previous years. The new jacket weighs in at 366g (men’s L), which makes it light enough to pack in a rucksack. The fabric is a 2.5 layer material (like Gore-Tex Paclite) and is rated as very waterproof and very breathable. The style is ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Snugpak Vapour Active

£80.00

This soft shell weighs 316g; exceptionally breathable, yet able to fend off light rain; brushed polyester lining adds warmth and controls condensation; collar drawcord; exceptionally long body; map-sized hip pockets; scooped tail. But access to hip pockets easily obscured by rucksack hipbelt; may not be what some want from a soft shell.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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OMM Kamleika Smock

£90.00

This multi-activity waterproof is the sister to the Kamleika Jacket and weighs in at only 302g (size L). It makes use of a smock design, minimal features and a unique fabric to keep the weight down and performance up.  The material offers good levels or waterproofness and breathability, but it is the stretch factor that makes this top so useful, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Hope Vision 1 LED Adventure 2010

£100.00

The Hope Vision 1 LED Adventure has 1 LED; max output 240 lumens; 4 power settings plus flash; very robust; tilting head; uses 4 AA batteries. But 322g is heavy; max burn time 30 hours; the light flashes every 6 seconds when battery is low.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Patagonia Rain Shadow

£100.00

The Rain Shadow has excellent features. The sizing is generous and the cut is long, and it has a deep, volume-adjustable hood which swivels easily with head movement and a nice high collar and soft chin guard. It performs well, and although the fabric isn’t as breathable as some, it will keep you dry, it’s lightweight, and it packs down ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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GoLite Gamut

£100.00

The Gamut blurs the lines between soft shell and waterproof, being totally waterproof with taped seams. In action it feels like a soft shell against the skin, but actually resembles a waterproof in terms of warmth, weather resistance and breathability, meaning it offers little insulation and is one of the least breathable jackets tested. In its favour, it’s incredibly light, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Montane Atomic Dt

£100.00

Very light and very packable, the Atomic is a medium-length jacket with a drawcord adjustable hem and Velcro at the cuffs. It only has two pockets, but these are well-placed and provide venting as well as plenty of space for a map. The hood’s deep and protective, but less adjustable than some; and the collar’s high and very comfortable, courtesy ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Patagonia Rain Shadow 2008

£100.00

The Patagonia Rain Shadow is a very good lightweight jacket, and the price is particularly appealing. The jacket uses Patagonia’s own waterproof and breathable fabric, which works well. There is a front zip and hem drawcord to keep out draughts and rain, while long side vents can be used to ventilate the jacket if you overheat. You get just two ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Helly Hansen Mig 2008

£120.00

The Helly Hansen Mig  general-purpose jacket weighs just 366g (men’s L); very waterproof and very breathable fabric; pit zips aid ventilation; stretch panels in shoulders; good hood fit and movement. But hood cannot be rolled down and secured; only one small chest pocket; front zip lacks stormflap; other fabrics more breathable, more waterproof.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0

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