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Outdoor Research Crocodiles (2012)

£55.00

Outdoor Research Crocodiles are very tough gaiters that are longer and have a higher volume around the ankle cuff than others, which makes them more suitable for fitting over mountaineering boots but baggy when fitted over smaller, lightweight walking boots. They are made from Gore-Tex with particularly robust reinforcement at the ankle cuff, making them more suitable than other gaiters ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Extremities Nova Gaiter(2012)

£45.00

The Extremities Nova Gaiter is a well-proven design made of Gore-Tex fabric with extra reinforcement around the ankle for added durability. Unlike many gaiters featured here, on this one you get a front zip and Velcro closure with press studs at the top and bottom. For me I find this slightly easier to fit than the Velcro-only designs, but I ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Páramo Long Gaiters (2012)

£52.00

Páramo Long Gaiters are very well-proven. Like Páramo waterproof clothing they benefit from a fabric that is extremely durable, and even if it does become torn it is more easily repaired than other waterproof fabrics. The fabric is slightly warmer than some others, but it’s also more breathable and controls condensation well. The gaiter is fitted with a zip that ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Super Zephyrus (2012)

£160.00

More of a hybrid than a true insulating number, the The North Face Super Zephyrus falls somewhere between a mid layer and an insulated jacket. It features a combination of Polartec Powerstretch panels and sections of PrimaLoft insulation. Because of this it’s obviously much thinner than the others on test, but then it is meant to sit closer to your ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Marmot Dena Jacket (2012)

£130.00

Not only can you lighten your backpack with the Marmot Dena Jacket (at 325g, size women’s S,  it’s the second lightest jacket in our test) but you can also boost your green credentials as the synthetic insulation is made from 100 per cent recycled fabric. Despite its light weight it does keep you relatively warm, and it can pack down ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mountain Equipment Shroud (2012)

£80.00

A technical style of fleece designed to perform well on the hill as part of a technical layering system. It’s a little too lightweight for wearing on a blustery day without a few other layers, and is really for those moving a little faster. Microfleece fabric provides most of the warmth, and allows moisture to wick away to outer layers. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Baxter (2012)

£30.00

This is a lighter-weight fleece than many out there, using a thinner grade of material that also makes it one of the least expensive too. The downside is a lack of insulation. This really only provides warmth as part of a layering system. It is designed to zip into a corresponding shell jacket. A drawcord around the hem helps to ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Aclima Warmwool Polo (2012)

£62.00

An incredibly luxurious feeling base-layer. Although part of the midweight range it is pleasingly thick when on and really helps to keep warmth in – almost feeling like a jumper or mid-layer. Of course, in warmer conditions that isn’t ideal, but for walks in cooler, winter conditions it is excellent. There are slightly thinner panels of material on the sides ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Outdoor Research Alti Glove (2012)

£100.00

If you don’t want to suffer with cold hands, then you should consider the Outdoor Research Alti Glove, as it is designed for high-altitude adventures and comes packed with numerous features. You are getting a Primaloft insulated separate liner glove, which on its own is warmer than many gloves and provides good dexterity. Over the top of this liner you ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Fizan Compact Ultra Lite 2010

£50.00

The Fizan Compact Ultra Lite is the lightest pole in our test, and the lightest three-section pole in the world according to the manufacturers. It is pretty short when packed too so it will easily fit on the side of the rucksack. It does not have plastic ferrules (the short plastic sleeves) at the end of the pole sections, which ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Craghoppers Travel Compact Pole 2010

£30.00

At just 344g for a pair the Craghoppers Travel Compact Pole is very lightweight. Its walking stick-style handle may be preferred by some people but the handle can also be used in a conventional trekking pole way as it has a vertical cork grip too. There is also a webbing wrist loop on the handle. The pole has three sections ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Hope Vision 4 LED Adventure 2010

£255.00

The Hope Vision 4 LED Adventure has 4 LEDs; 960 lumens; incredibly powerful wide beam; 4 power settings plus flash; very robust construction; tilting head; rechargeable battery included. But 344g is heavy; max burn time 36 hours; only works on rechargeable battery supplied; light flashes every 6 seconds when battery is low.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Hope Vision 1 LED Adventure 2010

£100.00

The Hope Vision 1 LED Adventure has 1 LED; max output 240 lumens; 4 power settings plus flash; very robust; tilting head; uses 4 AA batteries. But 322g is heavy; max burn time 30 hours; the light flashes every 6 seconds when battery is low.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mountain Equipment Astral Hooded

£120.00

Lightweight and incredibly comfortable in a lovely feminine yet sporty design, the Astral  is fleece-lined throughout, with lovely soft cuffs and chin guard. The fabric provides a decent amount of insulation and is also incredibly weather-resistant and very breathable. It’s stretchy, too, with Powerstretch panels under the arms for extra venting. It comes with a fully adjustable rollaway hood, which ...

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

£80.00

A smart-looking but loose-fitting jacket. It is actually made from bamboo – a quick drying fabric with a lovely soft, although slightly rustly feel. The antibacterial quality means that the fabric will stay smelling good. It’s not fleece-lined so doesn’t provide much insulation, but works really well as an outer-layer on windy or damp days. Its lightweight, very breathable and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Merrell Stowe

£60.00

A lightweight, stretchy jacket with a nice feminine design. The cuffs are quite tight, meaning they won’t pull up easily, and there’s no drawcord adjustment at the hem. The collar is quite low too, and there isn’t a proper fleece lining meaning that it’s not the best jacket for really cold days. However it performs well as a windproof and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Apex Elixir

£90.00

Very light, the Elixir feels more like a windshirt; it’s also cut from a very stretchy fabric (10% Elastane) which further exaggerates this lightness. Against it, it doesn’t offer much insulation as a mid-layer. On the hill, in mild conditions, it excels; keeping a reasonable amount of precipitation at bay and breathing wonderfully, but when the going gets a bit ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Diffuse 2009

£40.00

Made from Isotex, Regatta’s own brand of waterproof and breathable fabric, the Diffuse children’s jacket instantly appears to have a good, small packed size. It is reasonably light too, so grown-ups won’t mind carrying it just in case it rains. The jacket has a similar design to others with a full-length front zip that has an external stormflap to keep ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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GoLite Gamut

£100.00

The Gamut blurs the lines between soft shell and waterproof, being totally waterproof with taped seams. In action it feels like a soft shell against the skin, but actually resembles a waterproof in terms of warmth, weather resistance and breathability, meaning it offers little insulation and is one of the least breathable jackets tested. In its favour, it’s incredibly light, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Paclite

£140.00

A hard-to-beat lightweight waterproof that doesn’t compromise on comfort. The Gore-Tex fabric is lightweight, soft and easy to move in, and the collar and chin guard have a smooth fleece lining. The collar and hood are separate, so the collar stays warm and comfortable whether the hood is up or down. It also means the hood can be pulled on ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Sprayway Arista Pro

£170.00

The Gore-Tex fabric on the Arista is surprisingly stiff and very rustly. However, the jacket has an excellent hood with volume adjusters, a stiff peak to keep your face dry, and when tightened it swivels as your head turns so there’s no loss of vision. On the downside, the hood’s drawcord adjusters are fiddly, you can’t take the hood off ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Marmot Minimalist

£140.00

The Minimalist is heavier than some so won’t suit real weight watchers, but it has a flattering, contoured fit and comes in vibrant colours. Sadly, the collar isn’t as snug as rivals’ and has only a small amount of fleece to protect your chin. The fairly breathable Gore-Tex fabric will keep you dry and two pit-zips provide adequate venting. The ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Patagonia Rain Shadow

£100.00

The Rain Shadow has excellent features. The sizing is generous and the cut is long, and it has a deep, volume-adjustable hood which swivels easily with head movement and a nice high collar and soft chin guard. It performs well, and although the fabric isn’t as breathable as some, it will keep you dry, it’s lightweight, and it packs down ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab Drillium

£175.00

The Drillium is made from three-layer eVENT fabric, which feels tough and protective, and not at all rustly or plastic. The cuffs are adjusted with Velcro – perfect for venting when needed – and the hem and hood use drawcords to fine-tune the fit. The hood is superb: deep and cosy with a wired peak, yet it packs into the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Velocity

£90.00

Despite its reasonably low weight, and very decent pack-down size, the Velocity is a longish jacket, with a rugged main zip and good storm flap. It has a great hood: deep with plenty of adjustment and a stiff wired peak; and the pockets, which double as vents, are well-placed and plenty big enough to take a map. The cuffs are ...

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

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