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Regatta Adventure Tech 35 (2011)

£50.00

A basic-looking pack with all the usual features you would hope to find on a 35-litre pack, but at a more reasonable price. You get a suspended mesh back system, hydration pack-compatibility, a rain cover and somewhere to store your poles. What does suffer, however, is a little reassurance in the quality stakes. The fabric used does feel noticeably thinner ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Patagonia Torrentshell Parka

£140.00

A lighter weight, and therefore more reasonably priced jacket here. Although lighter, the face fabric does have Ripstop properties to boost resilience, and it coped well enough with a few scrapes and bumps. The lower price point also means that there is no membrane waterproofing. Instead the H2No coating does the breathable/waterproof job, and as a result it can get ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Rohan Cloudcover

£145.00

A roomy and comfortable jacket that’s cut long to keep your hips dry, although the arms are rather short. It’s quite a smart-looking jacket, made from soft polyester fabric that’s easy to move around in. There’s plenty of space in the hood to bury your head into, with adjustment at the side and back and a large stiffened peak. You ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Peter Storm Skiddaw II

£65.00

Very soft, full-grain leather boots that will only really suit women with wide feet as they are very wide across the toes. They’ve got a soft yet supportive ankle cuff, and although the tongue may feel harsh at first, it soon softens with wear. Disappointingly, the lacing system is a bit fiddly, making it difficult to get enough tension across ...

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Craghoppers Endurance Lite

£78.00

Quite heavy at 350g, and the Endurance Lite fabric is also very noisy to walk in, with an old-school plastic mac feel. It keeps rain out, although the fabric doesn’t breathe well, so watch out for condensation build up on the inside. However, it’s got a great storm flap, with a wide strip of fabric covering the main zip, secured ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Tog24 Halo

£75.00

The Halo is rather heavy for a lightweight waterproof, but very reasonably priced at £75. Most of the added weight comes from the heavy nylon fabric, which is lined with polyester throughout to help it breathe. It does a good job of keeping out a shower, but will wet-out eventually so it’s not ideal for long, rainy days in the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Snugpak Elite Proximity

£70.00

 Relatively new to the world of outdoor clothing, this is a brand new model for Snugpak. It’s a fairly standard looking jacket and the cut isn’t quite so athletic as some tested, so you could wear it to the pub – if you’re the sort of person happy to sup a pint in an orange jacket. The brushed, slightly fleecy ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Regatta Airbrake

£56.00

The Airbrake doesn’t immediately feel like a standard soft shell, with a face fabric that, although plenty stretchy enough, has a hardness to it and is quite noisy when you move. The shiny surface did give it a little extra waterproofing, at least for the test duration over a few damp, misty mornings, and it also makes it a little ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Hi-Tec V-Lite Sonoma WPi

£90.00

The Sonoma were a little stiffer than anticipated when first on, with an oddly rigid tongue, but after a short distance they softened up. The front of the sole is particularly flexible, allowing a natural foot flex and a pleasant gait, and the midsole still provides enough support. Good levels of shock absorption do make a difference on road sections ...

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Regatta Apocalypse Mid

£70.00

Generous sizing and very soft uppers make the Apocalypse Mid feel comfortable straight from the box, albeit rather like a pair of loose slippers. They’re unique in this selection because the uppers are made from a soft shell fabric. Coupled with a waterproof lining, this helps them stay waterproof, but also makes them feel rather lacking in support. The fairly ...

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Teva Churn 2011

£67.00

The Teva Churn weighs 584g (pair, size 9); mesh upper and drainage holes allow water out easily; very low-profile, stable platform; well-cushioned; fold-down heel converts shoe to a slide-on shoe; perfect for use in watersports. But away from water has very limited use; sole lugs very shallow so only good in water; upper allows water in easily.

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Columbia Shastalavista 2011

£75.00

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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Helly Hansen Trackfinder 2011

£71.00

The Helly Hansen Trackfinder weighs 828g (pair, size 11); extremely breathable mesh upper; sole has good, deep lugs for grip in mud; good stiffness in sole for paths; good cushioning. But toe box offers very little protection; no waterproof lining limits use of shoe; once water enters it cannot easily escape as no drainage ports near base of sides.

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Anatom V3 2011

£110.00

The Anatom V3 weighs 1524g (pair, size 11); suede leather and synthetic upper; Tri.aria waterproof lining; Vibram sole unit with good, deep lugs for grip and wide spacing to prevent clogging. But sole unit is surprisingly bendy, limiting performance on rockier ground; boots with less stitching may be more durable; lambswool footbed is not as comfy as standard footbeds; toe ...

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Timberland Belknap Mid F/L GTX 2011

£95.00

The Timberland Belknap Mid F/L GTX weighs 1160g (pair, size 11); up to size 14; synthetic upper with Gore-Tex waterproof lining; leather overlays for durability; firm toe box protects feet on rockier ground; reasonably deep lugs for a good grip in mud. But very soft sole flex detracts from performance on rockier ground; upper is quite soft and may not ...

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Rohan Lapka Tech 2011

£125.00

The Rohan Lapka Tech weighs 1416g (pair, size 11); synthetic and suede upper; Barricade waterproof lining; very aggressive Vibram outsole lug pattern for mud; good sole stiffness for rocky ground; solid toe box for protection. But boots with less mesh and stitching will be more durable; this is the Brasher Lithium rebranded, so it may suffer from the same durability ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Polar 2011

£120.00

The Lowe Alpine Polar has a recycled polyester outer; 650 fill power 80/20 down; two zipped hip pockets; zipped internal pocket.  But 810g (men’s XL) is heavy; no hood; not as warm as others; no adjustment at cuffs.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Tog 24 Vidar 2011

£99.00

The Tog 24 Vidar contain 340g of 500 fill power 80/20 duck down; detachable hood; two hip pockets; brushed fleece chinguard; good level of warmth for winter. But 956g (men’s L) is very heavy; hip pockets are surprisingly small compared to others; no adjustment on cuffs.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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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.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Outdoor Research Helium 2010

£100.00

The Outdoor Research Helium weighs 160g (women’s M); Pertex Shield 2.5-layer fabric is very breathable and very waterproof; stuffpocket at hem; single Napoleon chest pocket; full-length zip; simple fixed hood. But no large pockets; very basic hood; main zip has no internal or external stormflap; fabric performance may not be as good as higher-priced options.

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Berghaus RG1 2010

£80.00

The Berghaus RG1 general-purpose waterproof weighs 614g (size L); AQ2 waterproof and breathable fabric; mesh lining for comfort; hood rolls into collar; two large pockets; front zip gets double stormflap. But hood is very basic, without peak or good movement; pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts.  

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Mountain Hardwear Ascent Stretch Air Perm Gaiter 2010

£50.00

The Mountain Hardwear Ascent Stretch Air Perm Gaiter has a good tapered design, and the women’s version means a good fit; 4-way stretch air-permeable back panel allows airflow on legs; pinless buckle on underboot strap mean less faff. But the fabric is sweatier than some others; urethane boot strap is durable but very hard to adjust (I found it virtually ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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Golite VO24 rucksack

£70.00

The VO24 is one of the lightest packs tested, but it achieves this by compromising on comfort, making it less functional than most of the packs tested and therefore definitely best-suited to walkers who put weight first. The back system is very flimsy, necessitating careful packing if you’re carrying a flask or any other hard, bulky object, and whilst the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
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