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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 ...

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Rab Latok Alpine (2012)

£35.00

Designed for mountain walking and alpine climbing, Rab Latok Alpine gaiters feature a 3-layer stretch eVent fabric. The stretch element allows them to provide a snug fit, which is comfortable while not restricting calf muscle flex. The use of eVent limits condensation build-up well. There’s also a nice big chunk of Cordura on the ankle to prevent wear and tear ...

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Pennine Fastlock 260 (2012)

£35.00

Probably the most common complaint walkers have with trekking poles is that the internal locking mechanism becomes impossible to lock or unlock and is difficult at the best of times with wet, cold or gloved hands. A popular alternative to the internal expansion lock is an external snaplock, where a lever is flipped closed to lock the pole sections in ...

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Marmot Midweight Zip Neck IS (2012)

£45.00

A midweight top that seems best-suited to slightly cooler conditions. The inside of the fabric is lined with a waffle-effect finish to the Polartec Power Dry fabric, which not only helps trap a bit of heat but also helps draw moisture up and away from the skin. The fabric also has a decent amount of built-in stretch that gives it ...

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Lifesystems Intensity 80 (2012)

£25.00

On first appearances the Lifesystems Intensity 80 looks very much like the Alpkit Gamma, but it has some important differences. Primarily the Intensity 80 has a motion sensor that allows you to wave your hand across the front of the headtorch to turn it on and off. The benefit of this is that it makes it extremely easy to operate ...

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Coleman Multi-Colour LED Headlamp (2012)

£30.00

I particularly liked the rotating control knob on the Coleman Multi-colour LED Headlamp as it made switching between settings a doddle. You get three power settings from the main white LED; however this provides a very narrow beam of light, which is not as useful when hillwalking or camping as the broader beams provided by other torches. There’s also a ...

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Extremities Corbett Glove (2012)

£45.00

The Extremities Corbett Glove has been around for many years and it is a well-proven glove for hillwalking. Surprisingly for the price, you are getting a Gore-Tex waterproof lining inside, which is insulated with a brushed polyester liner and this is precisely fitted to the shell so that nothing snags and you can easily get your hands in and out ...

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Alpkit Gamma (2012)

£13.00

Alpkit is well-known for providing great kit at incredible prices, although the drawback is that you can only buy the gear direct from the brand, so you won’t find this headtorch in your local outdoor store. The Gamma has a main LED that punches out a good beam of light, but it is not as clean or as wide as ...

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Mountain Equipment Guide Glove (2012)

£40.00

This glove is a well-established and decent all-rounder. It benefits from Mountain Equipment’s own DriLite Extreme waterproof insert, which helps keeps the price down. Inside, the fleece and pile lining does not snag when you slip your wet hand inside, which makes it really easy to put on. As the glove is precurved and the lining is not too thick, ...

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Sealskinz Performance Activity Glove (2012)

£45.00

Sealskinz is best known for its superb range of waterproof socks. The company has used the same technology to develop an extremely wide range of gloves too, and these benefit from that same close-fitting style that made the socks so popular. The Performance Activity Glove benefits from Primaloft insulation for extra warmth yet the glove still manages to fit very ...

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Ring Cyba-Lite Sensor (2012)

£31.00

As the Ring Cyba-Lite Sensor’s name suggests, this headtorch has a motion control sensor built into it so you simply need to sweep your hand across the front of it to turn it on or off. This sounds like a good idea, but in use I found it rather irritating as you need to move your hand in just the ...

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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 ...

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Apple iPhone with ViewRanger 2011

£14.99

The iPhone can be transformed into an outdoor navigational device by loading a range of apps. As an example we’ve chosen the Viewranger app (others are available), and this has been combined with OS mapping also from Viewranger. The iPhone has an incredibly high-quality screen, which makes this by far the best option for reading OS maps in detail. The ...

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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 ...

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Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Short 2011

£40.00

Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Shorts are made from ripstop nylon, so they won’t soak up too much water when ghyll scrambling or walking in the rain, and they won’t tear easily when scrambling on rock. They come with an elasticated waist and a waistbelt, so you can get a pretty good fit here straight away. The two hip pockets are ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Primus Express Spider 2011

£45.00

The main problem with connecting a gas burner directly to the top of a gas canister is that the result is an unstable cooking system due to the height of the pan when placed on top. Also, to control the flame you have to position your hands directly under the pan of boiling water. A safer option is to connect ...

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Trail Designs Caldera Cone Stove 2011

£37.00

For a night or two of lightweight camping where you just need to heat up some water for a brew and to rehydrate a meal the Trail Designs Caldera Cone Stove is a perfect choice. It’s based around a tiny meths stove, which weighs just 16g. The key to its success, though, is the thin metal cone that acts as ...

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Hi Gear Blaze Titanium Gas Stove 2011

£35.00

Each year stoves get a little lighter and at 46g the Hi Gear Blaze Titanium takes the record in this test for being the lightest gas stove available. But the price is equally stunning too as it’s £10 less than the virtually identical GoSystem Fly Ti. The result is the perfect choice for the backpacker who wants minimal weight at ...

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Vango Compact Gas Stove 2011

£13.00

There are a lot of very similar direct-mounted gas stoves, but of all of them, the Vango Compact Gas Stove offers the best value for money, while also being reasonably light. The design is fairly standard, with folding pan supports, but you do get a 12cm support diameter, which is a notch better than average. Flame control is good (as ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Boreal Aspen 2011

£40.00

The Boreal Aspen is a brightly coloured boot with a good ankle cuff height for general walking plus a waterproof lining to keep feet dry. The outsole has a good, deep pattern of lugs for grip and long-term wear. Importantly the toe box is very firm for maximum protection, and it gets a rubber rand too for durability. But other ...

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Alpkit Rig 7 2011

£45.00

Alpkit is an internet-only retailer based in the UK, and its ever-expanding range of technical kit now includes tents and tarps. The Rig 7 is a little different from the usual and expands on the basic tarp shape to allow almost infinite pitching options. DesignThe Alpkit Rig 7 is a large rectangle in the classic tarp vein with a few ...

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