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Lifeventure Expedition Duffel 120 (2012)

£50.00

The Lifeventure Expedition Duffel 120 is a wheeled duffel that’s new for 2012, although 70 litre and 100 litre non-wheeled versions are already established on the market. The wheels are treaded and rugged enough to deal with more than just smooth airport flooring, while the base is reinforced to prevent damage to the underside while it is in motion. There ...

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Snugpak Softie Technik 5 (2012)

£180.00

The Softie range of sleeping bags from Snugpak are made in Yorkshire, and they have been a proven budget option for over 30 years. The Technik 5 is Snugpak’s winter synthetic offering, and with a temperature rating of -15 deg C it’s more than capable of keeping the user warm in typical British winter conditions. You get a shoulder baffle ...

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Vango Banshee 200 2011

£110.00

Vango has for many years dominated the market for practical backpacking tents that are also very well-priced. The Banshee 200 has been a particularly successful and popular model, which also forms part of Vango’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Recommended Kit list. At just 2kg, the Vango Banshee 200 is the lightest tent in our test. DesignThe Vango Banshee 200 is ...

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  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Robens Trailstar 2 2011

£119.00

Robens is a Danish brand that is best known for producing a wide range of well-priced, high-value camping equipment. The Robens Trailstar 2 comes in a one-person version as well as the two-person option featured here, and its unique corner design sets it apart from many tents in terms of making the most of the inner tent space. DesignThe Trailstar ...

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Hilleberg Soulo 2011

£530.00

The Hilleberg Soulo had been designed as an all-season one-person shelter that will work in the worst of conditions while maintaining good living comfort inside. It pitches as one, the poles clipping on externally with some colour coding on the pole sleeves to make it easier. It’s also free-standing, which is great for perfect positioning. There are numerous pegging points ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Marmot Grid 2 2010

£290.00

USA brand Marmot has realised that what works on that side of the pond does not always work over here, so they have designed the Grid specifically for UK and European conditions. It’s pitched outer-first so you can keep the inner dry when pitching or striking the tent in the rain. Design What sets the Marmot Grid 2 apart from ...

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The North Face Tadpole 23DL 2010

£290.00

I remember using a The North Face Tadpole in the early Nineties but these days the Tadpole DL is lighter, easier to pitch and has better ventilation than it did 20 years ago to make this classic even better. The new version is designed as a stable three season backpacking tent for two. DesignThe TNF Tadpole is an inner-pitched-first tent ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Lightwave G20 Trek 2010

£295.00

The G20 Trek is a new tent from Lightwave, who have made a great impact since the company was founded in 2002. The brand takes a functional rather than fashionable approach to gear design, and this is clear in the G20 Trek, which is designed to be a lightweight yet stable backpacking tent. DesignThe Lightwave G20 Trek is a very ...

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Kathmandu North Star V3 2010

£250.00

Kathmandu is an Australian outdoor brand with a growing presence in the UK. The North Star V3 is an inner-pitched-first design that the manufacturer has billed as ‘a true mountaineering tent’. DesignThe Kathmandu North Star V3 North Star V3’s design is focused on performance in snow. The flysheet does not extend all the way to the ground, which allows more ...

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Wild Country Aspect 2 2010

£150.00

Shared lightweight tents require compromise. If you want light weight you have to expect less space for two. If you want headroom then you’re going to have to lug more weight. If you want both, expect a heavy dent in your finances. But then along comes the Wild Country Aspect 2, which at just £150 offers a spacious sleeping area, ...

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Meindl Matterhorn Extreme 2009

£260.00

The GSB crampon mounting system is no longer provided in the Scarpa Manta, but it does remain on the Meindl Matterhorn Extreme. This system appeared in 2008 on this 4-season boot and it allows dedicated crampons to slot into the front of the boot while a tail clip locks the rear of the crampon in place. This makes crampon fitting ...

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Millet Radikal Rock 2009

£240.00

Designed specifically for summer alpine technical mountaineering on mixed snow and rock, the Millet Radikal Rock 4-season boot boasts a radical design. The upper is made from various synthetic materials, which give it a unique style, as well as plenty of support and protection from its relatively low weight. The lacing system is equally radical as it has a BOA ...

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Vasque M-Possible 2009

£240.00

The Vasque M-Possible is a 4-season boot with  a parts list that resembles a NASA spacecraft. However the designer must have had an off day when they needed a name for the upper material, which is called ‘Superfabric’. Despite a rubbish name it is incredibly robust and looks set to withstand mountains of wear and tear. There is a rubber ...

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Scarpa Manta 2009

£220.00

Last year the Scarpa Manta 4-season boot had the GSB crampon system, but sadly the system has not become popular enough to warrant its continuity, so on the Manta it is now a feature that can be logged as that great idea that got away! The remainder of the Manta is classic performance-orientated design though. The boot sits lower to ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Asolo Alpiniste GTX 2009

£190.00

The Alpiniste GTX is a new Asolo 4-season boot that provides a superb set of features, making it ideal for general winter use as well as mountaineering. It has a synthetic and leather upper with a big rubber rand for extra durability. The lacing extends further towards the toe than in some boots, which makes it slightly better for climbers ...

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Zamberlan Expert Plus GT 2009

£190.00

The Zamberlan Expert Plus GT is a new 4-season boot for 2009, but it follows traditional design lines, being made from thick one-piece leather. The upper is almost stitch-free so this boot won’t leak easily, but there is a waterproof lining too in case you forget to treat the leather properly. There is a double tongue inside so that a ...

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Berghaus Kibo 2009

£180.00

The Berghaus Kibo has been available for a couple of years, but unlike some other 4-season boots its cost has not increased significantly this year due to global economics, and so now the price is very appealing. It is packed with good features too. The upper is made from synthetic material and leather, while a Gore-Tex waterproof lining keeps feet ...

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Meindl Himalaya MFS 2009

£220.00

The Meindl Himalaya MFS 3-4 season boot has been around a few years, and it is a good sound design for hill and mountain walking at any time of year. It has a leather upper with a huge rubber rand for extra durability. You get a Gore-Tex waterproof lining too. There is plenty of protection and support with this boot, ...

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AKU Utah Micro 2009

£200.00

The AKU Utah Micro 3-4 season boot has a unique tongue design that means there is virtually no stitching to leak or fray on the upper, even alongside the sides of the tongue. The upper is going to be hardwearing but there is also a rubber rand around the boot to make it even more durable, which is ideal for ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Zamberlan Mountain Lite HBS 2009

£180.00

The Zamberlan Mountain Lite HBS is a very traditional 3-4 season boot that incorporates the classic features that many more mature walkers will have tried, tested and decided are ideal for British hill-walking. It has a one-piece leather upper, which means it is likely to last a long time as there is nothing to fall apart. To make the boot ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Lowa Stirling GTX 2009

£165.00

The Lowa Stirling GTX has been available for a number of years and it’s often reviewed in Trail as a 3-season boot. However, like the Mammut Mount Trail XT, it has now been submitted by the manufacturer for inclusion in the 3-4 season category. It is made using a full leather upper with minimal stitching to increase durability, and there ...

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Asolo Powermatic 500 GV 2009

£160.00

Unlike many other 3-4 season boots, the Asolo Powermatic 500 GV boot has managed to hold its price this winter, which makes it a superb buy for the money. You get a one-piece leather upper with a waterproof lining, so even though the upper is going to be tough and very water-resistant, it has a waterproof lining to make it ...

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Berghaus GR20 leather GTX 2009

£130.00

In the Berghaus GR20 Leather GTX 3-4 season boot a virtually stitch-free leather upper is combined with a rubber rand at the toe for good levels of durability. There is a double tongue for extra comfort and a Gore-Tex waterproof lining too. Unlike many other 3-4 season boots you get a relatively low ankle cuff for extra walking comfort and ...

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Coleman Bedrock 2

£70.00

Coleman are best-known for their family tents but they also make a range of low-priced backpacking tents that prove you don’t need to spend a fortune to be able to enjoy camping. The Bedrock 2 weighs in at a very respectable 2.5kg and benefits from two porches, two entrances and a window on the world outside. The inner can also ...

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Vango Spectre 200

£90.00

The Vango Spectre 200 2-person tent is designed to be a minimalist shelter with a minimalist weight and minimalist price – without compromising on quality. The result is a very respectable feature set that includes metal alloy poles, rather than the fibreglass poles that are used in many other low-priced tents. Like most Vango tents, the Spectre also features the ...

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