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SteriPEN Traveler 2011

£65.00

Like its bigger brothers, the SteriPEN Traveler operates on the principle that ultra-violet (UV) light can damage microbes’ DNA and stop viruses, bacteria and parasites reproducing. The Traveler is the smaller of the SteriPEN devices, weighing in at just 96g, including batteries. It’s very small and fits neatly in the hand. Indeed its sleek design wouldn’t look out of place ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Páramo Quito 2010

£205.00

The Quito – a new multi-activity jacket from Páramo – is an alternative to the Velez (a well-established multi-activity jacket). The Quito is designed to be lightweight for adventure racing, biking, running and climbing. As with all Páramo garments the fabric provides outstanding levels of breathability, and in Trail tests it’s only Páramo jackets that haven’t leaked! The design is ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Nokia 5800 Smartphone 2010

£300.00

Viewranger mapping software can be added to any mobile phone with a built-in internal GPS receiver or that has a Bluetooth GPS receiver connected. The result is that the Viewranger software provides OS digital mapping on the screen of the phone with the addition of a fully featured navigation system. Here the Viewranger software is loaded to a Nokia 5800 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Vango Supernova 5000 2010

£90.00

The steam from my mug of morning tea drifted up through the unzipped doorway of my tent. The sun was rising over a perfect wild camping morning. When everything goes well, there is nothing more idyllic than waking from a good sleep high on the mountains. The problem is that the weatherman’s forecast is never that reliable. Knowing how much ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Berghaus Cornice/Glissade 2009

£160.00

The Berghaus Cornice/Glissade is a classic waterproof jacket that is well-proven to be ideal for those who want a good, all-round waterproof for walking. The price remains at £160 this year, while most jackets have increased by at least a tenner. It’s made from Gore-Tex Performance Shell fabric. Inside there is a mesh lining and also a wide brushed polyester ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System 2009

£75.00

Since its UK launch in 2005, the Jetboil Personal Cooking System has become a modern classic gas stove thanks to its compact and efficient design, which makes it ideal for one person in need of a quick brew. The dedicated pot has a Fluxring heat exchanger built onto the base, while the tall, narrow design allows as much heat as ...

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  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Brasher Supalite GTX 2009

£130.00

The Brasher Supalite GTX is probably the best lightweight boot on the market, in my view.  I’ve used it since it appeared many years ago. I prefer more supportive boots for hill-walking, but when I want to travel lighter, this is my first choice. It is very light but more importantly it is leather and has been proven to last. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Zamberlan Ultra Lite GT 2009

£135.00

The Zamberlan Ultra Lite GT lives up to its name as a very light leather boot for maximum durability and support. The boot has an almost stitchless upper so this, along with a Gore-Tex lining means there is not a lot of opportunity for it to leak or fall apart with use, making it ideal for walking on rough hillsides. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Wild Country Sololite 2009

£140.00

The Wild Country Sololite tent pulls out of its stuffsack and rolls out on the ground, the poles clip into the outer quickly and easily, and you’ve got an instant shelter from the worst of weather. It’s got a strong design and uses tough materials. Terra Nova is Wild Country’s parent company, and you can see the quality genes have ...

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  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Mountain Equipment Pro Lite 2008

£180.00

The Mountain Equipment Pro Lite is a new jacket that looks set to become very popular as it has a great set of features and makes use of the latest Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric, so it has excellent water and condensation control. The jacket is a simple design with a main front zip that benefits from an external stormflap. There ...

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  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Meindl Vermont Pro GTX

£125.00

Quite broad, meaning you might have to crank the laces up tight to get a stable fit. Flat laces, though, which ‘slip’ much less than round ones. A stiff-ish all-mountain boot with a fairly low ankle cuff that didn’t offer as much support as some.VITAL STATSColour: MoccaSizes: 6-12 (UK including half-sizes)Upper: Waxed aniline leatherWaterproof/breathable lining: Gore-TexSole: Meindl MultigripWeight: 1,540gWomen’s version: ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Bridgedale Endurance Trekker

£12.00

Felt great thanks to high wool content. Gripped the foot well and offered good padding. Medium warmth, so a good compromise for most people. Dried quickly and didn’t smell too bad either.Contact: 0116 2344646, www.bridgedale.com

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  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Scarpa Manta GSB 2008

£185.00

When Steve Jobs released the Apple iPhone, it must have been seconds before someone said, “Great – but when are you going to make it smaller?” Just look how tiny the iPod Shuffle is compared to the chunky original iPod Classic.The Scarpa Manta 4-season boot has stood the test of time well, with surprisingly few updates to keep boredom and ...

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  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Mountain Hardwear Alchemy 2008

£150.00

This soft shell jacket uses Gore Windstopper fabric, which has a membrane that makes the material very wind- and water-resistant, so it’s ideal for facing up to wilder weather. There is brushed lining too for a little extra warmth. The fabric feels tough and ideal for withstanding scrapes over rocks when climbing or mountaineering. There are stretch panels down the ...

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  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Rab Baltora Guide 2008

£150.00

Like a number of jackets here this soft shell is made from Polartec Power Shield fabric, which offers very high levels of wind and water resistance, while maintaining a higher level of breathability than more waterproof fabrics. This top has a little more insulation built in than most, making it ideal for winter action. The jacket is relatively long too, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Vaude Hogan Ultralight Argon tent (2008)

£230.00

ReviewThis is a lightweight version of the classic Hogan tent. Unlike the Hogan, it pitches inner-first with a pre-assembled pole frame that forms a skeleton from which the inner is suspended. The outer then goes over the top, with quick-release buckles and ladder-lock adjustments. There is one entrance and this leads directly into the single porch. As with many Vaude ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Trail Designs Caldera Cone Stove

£27.00

This is a remarkable product,  based around a tiny meths stove that weighs only 16g. In the past I’ve tried these and they’re rubbish, but the addition of the Caldera Cone transforms the performance by acting as a windshield, supporting the pan and funnelling the heat to the base of it. The Caldera Cone is designed to be used with ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Primus ETA Express

£60.00

Camping stoves are prime targets for space and weight saving as they are only used for a few minutes a day when backpacking. So what a backpacker ideally needs is a super-efficient stove that uses the minimal amount of fuel to cook up an evening meal. Better still, the stove needs to be lightweight and compact enough to pack down ...

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  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Lightwave G1 Ion

£198.00

The weight and price of this 2-person tent are both great, considering what it offers. It is a 3-pole geodesic configuration, which is the most stable and spacious design. Pitching is easy, thanks to colour-coded poles and ladder-lock adjustment at the base. I liked the fact that the outer comes down close to the ground, to fend off side-driven wind ...

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  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Black Diamond Raven

£55.00

The Black Diamond Raven has been a long-term favourite ice axe with Trail. The rubber shaft grip and leash have now been removed; however the axe is still very comfortable to hold, particularly as the head is well-contoured for the hand. You get a straight shaft and a gently curved head. The adze and pick are both well-designed for cutting ...

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  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Grivel Air Tech New Classic

£90.00

These are 12 point crampons with a little extra attention to detail. The points are a mixed bag of short, serrated and rotated configurations that provide extra grip on slopes and traverses. The points are shorter than some others too, which prevents snagging and tripping but also makes them ideal for mixed rock and ice terrain, which is so common ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Rab Summit

£200.00

The Summit is in a league above most other duvet jackets. It packs 250g of down insulation into a box wall construction for ultimate efficiency, minimal cold spots and oodles of insulation. In short if you feel the cold, go for this as it is warm as it gets. There is also a detachable down hood to make this a ...

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  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Osprey Aura 35

£90.00

This daysack is a little different to most others and deserves a closer look. It is entered via a zip-around opening, rather than the normal lid closure. The zip is protected by a stormflap that helps to keep out the rain. The stretchy fabric front pocket provides a superior alternative to the elastic you sometimes get on packs for extra ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Scarpa Enigma XCR

£85.00

This multi-activity shoe came first in Trail tests in 2006. It is a durable shoe that is so typical of the products that come out of the Italian factory of Scarpa. It’s built to take the knocks and feels just ideal for scrambling. You get a relatively lightweight shoe with a primarily synthetic upper. Inside the upper there is a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Grivel Brenva

£75.00

This ice axe weighs 574g for the 58cm version, making it lighter than many other axes yet it is also rated as technical, so it is strong enough to be used for rope belaying. It is also exceptionally well finished off, and so it feels wonderfully comfortable in the hand thanks to a little extra smoothing of the contours around ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 5

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