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Crocs are the benchmark of moulded footwear, and these days they’re commonplace at campsites and in bars. The now classic Cayman is the model most often seen, while the new Captiva shows that Crocs makes other models too. The Captiva is a simple open sandal for women. Its pillowed moulded footbed offers extra comfort without losing support, while plenty of ...

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Wynnster McKinley/Vail Zip Neck

£25.00

This fleece mid layer weighs 284g (size L); thin fleece ideal for layering; smock design reduces weight; casual design; smart collar; outstanding breathability. But no pockets; no hem drawcord; no hood; smock design limits ability to control temperature.

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MSR Hydromedary 2 litre

£26.00

This hydration system sports a bright red Cordura bladder with a large screw cap for filling along with reinforced hanging loops. The bite value can be locked closed to prevent leaks (and there were no leaks in our tests). But though the water taste was okay, there was a hint of antiseptic about the taste. You can’t see if there ...

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Pure Hydration In Line Filtration System

£45.00

This water purifier weighs 200g; speed of sucking flow rate; very easy to use; fits to hydration system; removes viruses without additional iodine. But only 350 litre capacity before whole unit has to be replaced; water tastes of iodine; can only purify water that is sucked through it.

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Magellan eXplorist 100

£70.00

This GPS unit from Magellan is very basic, tough, rugged and black and white, at a very affordable price. There’s no PC compatibility at all, though. It will give you an accurate grid reference on your exact position, and you can also input a route by hand. If all you want from a GPS is something to carry in your ...

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OMM Kamleika Pant

£70.00

These waterproof overtrousers weigh 242g; close-fitting; stretch fabric; 45cm side zips make getting them on easy; zipped pocket; elasticated waist with drawcord; elasticated ankle cuff. But close fit at ankle may mean gaiter will be needed to keep rain out of boots; close fit may not suit the less athletic walker; best worn next to skin or over close-fitting undergarments ...

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Salomon Speed 2008

£100.00

The Salomon Speed multi-activity jacket weighs just 254g (women’s M); very breathable, very waterproof ClimaPro fabric; one chest pocket; mesh arm pits and back of shoulder; comfy collar lining. But no hood, making this a dedicated fast-pace jacket; no map-sized pocket; front zip lacks external stormflap; some adventure races state a hood is compulsory kit.

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GoLite Phantasm 2008

£150.00

The GoLite Phantasm lightweight jacket weighs just 273g (L); Gore Paclite offers good performance; two pockets; hood can be rolled down and secured; full-length front zip. But the pockets are not large enough for maps and cannot easily be accessed while wearing rucksack belts; elasticated rather than Velcro cuffs; more condensation than Gore-Tex Pro Shell; hood fit and movement are ...

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Magellan Crossover GPS

£280.00

This motoring-style Sat Nav system from Magellan can also be used as a walking GPS, with preloaded, semi-detailed, topographic mapping. Not great on the hill, as it doesn’t use OS grid references and the topographic mapping isn’t detailed enough to navigate with on its own.