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Leki Thermolite XL 2010

£93.00

Leki is a well-proven trekking pole brand and the Thermolite XL is one of its latest models. It was good to see it comes with a detailed instruction swing tag, so at least users know how to use it and look after it. The Aergon handle features a quick-release design that allows the wrist loops to be loosened instantly in ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mountain King Carbon Compact 2010

£70.00

Mountain King Carbon Compact poles are made in the UK – unlike most others, which are made in the Far East. As the name suggests this model has carbon pole sections to reduce weight, and at just 404g per pair they won’t weigh you down. The poles are locked in place with the useful twist-lock internal mechanism, while the lower ...

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

£100.00

A warm jacket, but the Scarab has excellent venting through the pockets and this, plus an excellent combination of fabrics (Pertex with a pile lining), means it breathes incredibly well so remains very versatile. Includes a roll-away hood, which is very comforting when it is needed. Yet despite all these features, it’s also very light and packs down well, too. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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PHD Taiga Fleece Mountain Jacket 2009

£94.00

PHD is a small British company that specialises in designing and making products here in the UK that are at home in the world’s most extreme environments, from the Poles to Everest. The Taiga Fleece Mountain Jacket boasts total practicality in fabric and features. DesignThe PHD Taiga Fleece Mountain Jacket is based on a well-proven design of a long jacket ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Páramo Explorer Pull-On 2009

£60.00

Páramo is best known for its waterproof jackets, which are well-proven as being ideal for walkers in the wet and windy British hills. But the company also makes a range of other layers such as the Explorer Pull-On, which is designed to be worn as either a base layer or mid layer and as part of a Páramo clothing system ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Diablo 2009

£120.00

With an insulating layer under a windproof or waterproof jacket, maximum efficiency is achieved using a very open-knit material. That is exactly what Lowe Alpine has set out to achieve with the Diablo, which traps huge amounts of air for warmth while allowing maximum airflow to reduce any potential condensation. DesignThe material sets this fleece apart from others, while the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mountain Equipment Shroud Jacket 2009

£70.00

Mountain Equipment (ME) makes a range of hard shell waterproofs and soft shells. But, unlike most modern mountaineering brands, they also produce the Shroud fleece jacket, which combines all the typical practical features that they are known for coupled with Polartec fleece. DesignDesigned to function with other ME layers, the Shroud can be worn over a base layer and under ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Primus Eta Express 2009

£60.00

The Primus Eta Express is the one-person version of the two-person Eta Power stove, and both are superbly efficient due to the use of heat exchangers on the base of the pans. The burner on the Eta Express is identical to the Primus Express with Ignition burner. So it is the pans and the windshield that are the key features ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 5
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir

£90.00

Cascade Designs’ Therm-a-Rest self-inflating sleeping mats are now de rigueur for any self-respecting backpacker. But not content with a huge range of mats, the company has created the NeoAir, which is more compact and lighter than self-inflating mats of similar size.   DesignWithin this mat is a barrier to reflect heat back, while a Triangular Core Matrix of baffles creates ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Markill Phoenix

£105.00

This is a true multi-fuel stove as it can use gas as well as all the flammable liquids. This is an ideal combination if you want one stove for a weekend away as well as something with more punch and choice for longer trips. It’s a respectable weight at 426g for the burner and fuel pump, and packs down pretty ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Go System Flexifuel

£80.00

This stove weighs  474g burner + 122g fuel pump (+ fuel); boil time 4 min 30 sec; 16cm diameter pan supports; low profile for stability; can burn gas, refined and unleaded petrol, paraffin. But no windshield; quite heavy; didn’t light as readily as others; expensive compared to more powerful stoves.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rohan Mountain Pass Overtrousers

£60.00

Rohan is well-known for making great travel gear, but these waterproof overtrousers are good enough for hill-walkers too, particularly as they feel more durable than some of the lighter options. They get 44cm side zips, which were long enough to allow easy fitting over my size 11 boots. The zips are fitted at the back of the calf and get ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab Vapour Rise Trail Pants

£65.00

These warm trousers from Rab are light and soft against the skin – you’ll almost forgot you’re wearing them! The elasticated waist, which is backed up with belt loops, is great, but they are a little baggy. Warm trousers that will keep a short shower or a bit of drizzle at bay and remain comfortable even when they do wet ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus W Hobart III

£100.00

This windproof fleece from Berghaus is a pretty good fit, although the fabric didn’t have instant “ahh” appeal, feeling heavy and bulky in comparison to the best. The hem is quite short, which will suit some. Performs impeccably on windy days, offering excellent windproofing and breathability. It’s a very warm fleece, but mesh pockets and elastic cuffs add welcome ventilation. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 3
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Petzl Charlet Snowalker

£50.00

As the name suggests, this ice axe is ideal for the walker heading to the snow, and it’s therefore suitable for most British hill-walkers. The shaft is a straight design and the head offers a gentle curve, making it suitable for walking in snow, where it can be used as a walking stick, while being ideal for hacking the odd ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Páramo Explorer Pull On

£60.00

Typically of Páramo, this fleece mid layer is dedicated to being functional on the hill. At around 484g it is reasonably lightweight. It can also be worn inside-out if you find it a little too warm. The fabric is very durable and wind-resistant, and will keep light drizzle at bay too. It is a smock design, which allows a large ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Berghaus Altitude

£60.00

This waterproof jacket has had great reviews since its launch in 2006. The Altitude is well-featured, and it looks and feels like an adult’s jacket. So you get a good, robust fabric with a mesh lining for added comfort. The zips are all protected by stormflaps to keep the rain out. The hood rolls into the collar and when opened ...

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

£80.00

This soft shell was a runner-up in March 2006. If you are after a practical jacket that fends off light rain and wind while being more durable than fleece, then this is just the job. It’s made from four-way stretch Gore fabric. The result is that you put it on and you feel comfortable and ready for action while not ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mountain King Supertrekker Compact Anti-Shock

£60.00

A favourite of recent Trail trekking pole reviews, the Supertrekker does most of what most walkers want at a competitive price. So while being lower in price than the best poles here it also benefits from an exceptionally low weight and a very compact size, making it ideal for stowing on your rucksack when it is not required during winter ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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General Ecology First Need

£95.00

This has been a Trail Recommended water purifier in the past and it has some major advantages over other units. Primarily, you get a huge flow rate of 1.7 litres per minute, making this ideal for those who want to filter a lot of water quickly. You also get an inlet pipe that has a prefilter and a float, and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mountain Equipment Mountain Stretch Pant

£80.00

The cut and feel of these women’s walking trousers are wonderful. The fabric stretches in two directions and, together with an articulated knee, allows good movement. The pants have a solid set of features including four pockets that all have zips – two hip, one thigh and one back – and a tricot-lined waist for comfort and moisture movement. The ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Paradigm Pant

£70.00

These Lowe Alpine Paradgm Pants are soft shell trousers, roomy enough to move freely in, yet snug enough to keep you warm with very good breathability. The soft inner fabric feels great against your skin and is stretchy enough to allow for even the most strenuous movement. Combined with light weight, this means you hardly notice you’re wearing them. The ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Kohla Evo Ultralite

£60.00

These Kohla Evo Ultralite poles are very light at 430g, with lots of good features, including a plastic grip to undo/tighten the bottom section easily. The straps look good, but aren’t all that comfortable and aren’t left or right-specific, either. There’s no anti-shock – but many walkers prefer this – though the poles could have been a little longer.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Sierra Lite

£70.00

This soft shell jacket from Lowe Alpine is a good cut, and the snug, high, fleecy collar is great. However, it’s let down by cuffs that are too tight to pull up – an essential in this kind of jacket. Cut from a light and stretchy wind-resistant fabric, it matches the best in class for performance and handles rain slightly ...

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

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