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Regatta Geo Extol II TRS

£46.00

These were quite a nice surprise – a pair of trousers with a technical climbing/walking look befitting of more expensive models. The off-coloured knee patches may not be to everybody’s taste, but they do add more movement to the legs, helping with bending and hill-climbs. They could do with being a little more reinforced however, as they do seem to ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Páramo Maui Cargo Shorts 2011

£47.00

You cannot beat a massive, practical pocket in a pair of shorts, and the Páramo Maui Cargo Shorts get two of them! On each leg there is a cavernous pocket that allows you to easily stash an OS map and a small guidebook with space to spare. There is a dedicated mobile phone pocket too. You also get a pair ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Craghoppers Nosilife Cargo Shorts 2011

£46.00

The Craghoppers Nosilife Cargo Shorts’ nylon fabric feels tough and durable, and it is fast-drying, making it excellent for those who want to wear shorts during rain showers. But the real benefit of this fabric is that it is treated with Nosilife to keep the biting bugs away. This is a permanent insect repellent so it won’t wash out over ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Gelert Venture Short 2011

£35.00

The Gelert Venture Short is made from four-way stretch fabric, rather than just two-way stretch. This makes these incredibly comfy when scrambling about outdoors. They also have a high-rise back, which is ideal for hot days with a rucksack as it prevents this area becoming sore due to sweat from a lumbar pad even when you bend over. The waist ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Technicals Travel Short 2011

£30.00

For £30 I wasn’t expecting much, but the reality is that not only is the price great, but so is the product. The Technicals Travel Short is made from ripstop nylon, so it doesn’t soak up water when you sit on a wet bit of grass and they doesn’t tear when you sit on rock. They’ve antibacterial and antimosquito treatments ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Hi-Tec Altitude NT Enviro Sandal 2011

£45.00

The Hi-Tec Altitude NT Enviro Sandal has been developed with the National Trust. According to the manufacturers its environmental impact has been considered in its production, which results in the sole using recycled rubber content. The sole offers a good degree of stiffness and cushioning, which makes these comfy to wear on a variety of terrain. There’s also a pronounced ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Ad-Trek 2011

£40.00

A new sandal for this spring, the Regatta Ad-Trek is a very practical design coupled with some modern styling. So you get an upper that is water-resistant to ensure it is fast-drying. The straps are Velcro, making them quick and easy to use, and there are three adjustment points so a reasonable fit should be easily achieved. The straps are ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Technicals Long Sleeve Half Zip

£35.00

Although slightly itchy at first, the 100% merino fabric soon softened to feel wonderful against the skin. It has a high collar to trap warmth and/or protect your neck from the sun, yet the zip pulls down easily enough to provide a welcome flow of air when you need it. Black isn’t a great colour to wear on its own ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Technicals Long Sleeve Zip Neck

£35.00

Although slightly itchy at first, the 100% merino fabric soon softened to feel wonderful against the skin. It has a high collar to trap warmth and/or protect your neck from the sun, yet the zip pulls down easily enough to provide a welcome flow of air when you need it. Black isn’t a great colour to wear on its own ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Gelert Timor 2010

£45.00

The Gelert Timor is the lowest-priced waterproof jacket featured in our 2010 general-purpose jackets test, and lower-priced jackets are often poorly designed – but like so many other Gelert products this is actually very well-designed. The fabric is waterproof and breathable of course, and there is a mesh lining inside to improve comfort. But it is the jacket’s design that ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Outdoor Designs Wmns Perma Gaiter 2010

£20.00

The Outdoor Designs Wmns Perma Gaiter is a great price considering it’s made of eVent – one of the most breathable fabrics around. I liked the fact that the drawcord sits at the back of the leg, meaning it won’t be uncomfortable when kneeling or scrambling. A front closure consisting of a combination of a zip, Velcro and press studs ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Deluge Overtrouser 2010

£45.00

Berghaus has long been associated with making practical waterproofs for the hillgoer. The brand produces both technical waterproof trousers for the mountaineer as well as more down-to-earth rainwear for the hill-walker. The Deluge boasts very long side zips, which makes it instantly attractive to anyone that struggles to fit overtrousers over their boots. DesignThe most important feature on the Berghaus ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
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Keela Paraguay/Rio Zip Off Trouser 2010

£40.00

It would be easy to assume that for £40 you would not get very good trousers. But the Keela Paraguay/Rio Zip Off Trousers are superb, and far more impressive than their price suggests. The big advantage is the fabric, which is a lightweight stretch nylon. This makes the trousers incredibly comfortable while retaining a conventional style. The waist is elasticated ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Karrimor Aruba 2010

£30.00

The Karrimor Aruba costs a fiver less than last year, when it was already an excellent-value product, so now it is hard to beat on price. It is a synthetic sandal, so it is fast-drying and potentially ideal for more active users who will use it for river crossings when trekking for example. The straps have Velcro adjustment at the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Geo Extol

£45.00

Flattering and versatile trousers that are a great choice for UK hillwalkers. The slimline, low-rise fit looks great both on and off the hill, and is extremely comfortable too. The fabric feels reassuringly tough, resists water and wind very well, and dries really quickly too. There is a zip-access mesh panel on each thigh – perfect when you want some ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Paramo Cambia Sport Long Sleeved T-Shirt base layer

£30.00

An incredibly comfortable base-layer – the fabric is so light and stretchy you’ll hardly notice you’re wearing it. It’s reversible – wear the honeycomb fabric against your skin for comfort in cool conditions, and the smooth side for super-fast wicking in warmer conditions. The figure-hugging design works well on its own as an outer-layer, or as a base-layer in cool ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Golite Drimove BL-2 Long Sleeve Zip base layer

£35.00

A wonderfully lightweight base-layer that feels soft and cool against the skin, and the sporty design works well on its own as an outer-layer. The high zip-neck collar traps warmth or lets warm air escape, and the fabric has enough stretch to allow the sleeves to pull up easily to the elbows. In the hills it performed very well, especially ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Smartwool Sport NTS Zip T 2009

£45.00

The Smartwool Sport NTS Zip T base layer is a chunky, semi-ribbed offering made of merino wool. You are getting exceptional value for money. This cut feels more contoured and purposeful than other items in the Smartwool range, with a large zip to provide some much-needed cooling, as this is a warm top. It is highly breathable and being a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Marmot Midweight Long Sleeve 2009

£44.00

The Marmot Midweight Long Sleeve is an exceptionally light yet weirdly substantial-feeling base layer. Put it on and it’s warm, yet it wicks well. This is down to the Polartec Powerdry fabric, which is warm, slightly stretchy and good at managing moisture. It uses an ecologically aware ‘Upcycle’ policy, which utilises industrial cast-offs. This base layer also uses Cocona technology, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
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Páramo Cambia Base Layer 2009

£40.00

The Páramo Cambia Base Layer is reversible, so it’s great value. One surface is for use in cold weather, and is pocked with small indents designed to trap air next to the skin. The other is for warmer conditions and is a dense, silky-smooth surface, which pulls sweat away from the skin. The top is comfortable, looser-fitting and has no ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Howies NBL Light Long Sleeve 2009

£40.00

The Howies NBL Light Long Sleeve base layer is the surprise of the test. Howies has long been established as a funky eco-fashion brand, but it also has good technical credentials – as attested by the many mountain bikers who have picked up on it. I suspect this is due to the cut: this top is very long, with a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Patagonia Capilene 2 Zip 2009

£32.00

The Patagonia Capilene 2 Zip is a fine base layer: very light, with a loose fit that provides plenty of airflow, a relatively open weave that allows plenty of breathability, plus a good cut and a generous zip that means you won’t be overheating. Patagonia has used its own Capilene synthetic fabric, which wicks especially well and is treated with ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Lightweight DryFlo Zipneck 2009

£30.00

Lowe Alpine has excelled at producing base layers for many years, and the Lightweight Dryflo Zipneck is a fine exponent of this high quality. It’s exceptionally good at wicking away sweat, utilising different grades of polyester weave on the inside and outside of the fabric to draw moisture to the outside surface. The garment has an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Keela ADS Long Sleeve Zip Top 2009

£20.00

The Keela ADS Long Sleeve Zip Top base layer is a steal at the price; if it was a tenner more it would still be a bargain. Keela is very good at backing up its fine reputation for affordable quality, and this base layer is a great example of a basic yet does-the-job piece of kit which outperforms many comparable ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Trekmates Merino Wool Zip Top 2009

£40.00

The Trekmates Merino Wool Zip Top base layer weighs 259g (men’s L); closer fit; nicely cut; very comfy; warm; 100% merino wool; odour-resistant; breathable; excellent cuffs; good thumb loops. But not so ideal for summer; very stretchy; sizes quite conservative so do try first; similarly priced Smartwool top is better value. (0115) 940 9170; www.trekmates.co.uk

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0

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