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The Timberland Culhane general-purpose jacket uses waterproof and breathable fabric; two chest pockets are accessible while wearing a rucksack; two hip pockets; front zip gets external stormflaps. But it weighs 812g (size L); the hood has no adjustment other than some elastication and so easily covers eyes; hip pocket access easily obscured when wearing a rucksack; very short body.

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Rohan Cloudbase 2009

£112.00

The Rohan Cloudbase multi-activity jacket uses very waterproof and extremely breathable fabric; very relaxed design; mesh lining adds comfort; hood rolls to collar; hood has stiffened peak. But 614g (men‘s M) is relatively heavy; pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts; hood drawcords are left to fly in face; hood fit and movement is not good.

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Regatta Fast Track X-LT 2009

£60.00

The Regatta Fast Track X-LT multi-activity shoe weighs 1068g (pair, size11); good aggressive lug pattern on sole unit; modern styling; reinforced toe for abrasion resistance; waterproof lining. But lack of sole stiffness; not much underfoot cushioning; poor fit compared to others; relatively soft toe box.

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Sprayway Challenger 2009

£50.00

Sprayway Challengers are low-priced; relatively stretchy; 421g (size 12); very comfy brushed waist and ankle-side zip; 2 mesh side pockets and one secret inside pocket; button fly. But Velcro waist adjuster does not provide as much comfy variation as a belt; belt loops but no belt provided; zips too small for use with thick gloves.

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Prana Tenaya 2009

£43.00

Prana Tenaya trousers are a casual combat style; low-priced; relatively stretchy; 350g (size 12); 2 vent mesh side pockets, button-down side and back pockets; button fly and belt. But no means of pulling in the wide ankle; belt adjustment is tricky to operate; pockets less secure; no zips on the side pockets; poppers rather than zips on back and leg ...

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Craghoppers Kiwi Winter-lined 2009

£40.00

The Craghoppers Kiwi Winter-lined trousers’ polycotton lining makes these very comfy and warm; 6 pockets (4 side and 2 back); length would suit taller women; button fly and press clip belt. But not stretchy at all; very heavy at 590g (size 12); second zipped side pocket is hard to fit a gloved hand in; zip pulls are too small for ...

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ALS King Surf

£20.00

This lightweight multi-activity shoe from ALS weighs 592g (pair, size 9). It has a neoprene lining with mesh upper, an elasticated lacing system and a rubber sole that provides good grip. It’s easy to pack and carry as additional footwear and great for watersports. However, the sole is very flexible and the shoe isn’t waterproof. It’s not ideal for rocky ...

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Nike ACG Storm Fit Essential Jacket

£110.00

The only jacket we looked at with its own snowskirt and an MP3 pocket; adjustable hood; plenty of pockets (internal and external, zipped and mesh); Velcro cuffs and drawcord hem adjustment. But it’s heavy at 1016g; it’s a ski jacket and thus better kept for the piste rather than the hill-walker. Tog rating 2.6

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Result Performance La Femme Zhico

£42.00

The warmest insulated jacket in this test, and one of the least pricy; good removable hood; side hip zips; two external zipped pocket, an internal mesh pocket; mobile pocket. But it’s really bulky and heavy at 806g; no adjustment for the jacket’s hem or collar and the finish is not a good as others. Tog rating 4.4

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Timberland Cargo Pant Technical Performance

£80.00

These waterproof overtrousers have a 39cm ankle zip; built-in gaiter keeps mud out of boots; reinforced ankle cuffs; fleece-lined waist for extra comfort; belt loops and zip fly; two zipped pockets; two press stud closure pockets; inner thigh mesh vents. But very wide at the ankle cuff; very heavy at 772g and they're too stylish to get dirty!

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Technicals Sahara

£60.00

This multi-activity jacket’s hood rolls into collar and fits well; front zip gets a double stormflap; dedicated map pocket at hem; mesh lining adds comfort; good sleeve movement. But 668g is very heavy for a multi-activity jacket; higher price brings more breathable and more waterproof fabric; pockets access is obscured by rucksack belts; no reflective piping.

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GoLite Virga

£50.00

This multi-activity jacket weighs just 234g (women’s size M); two hip pockets; fixed hood; front zip with single stormflap; waterproof and very breathable fabric. But pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts; hood has no adjustment on it so it either fits or it doesn’t and you can’t roll it away either; higher price brings higher fabric performance; no ...