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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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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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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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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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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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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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Montane Atomic Dt

£100.00

Very light and very packable, the Atomic is a medium-length jacket with a drawcord adjustable hem and Velcro at the cuffs. It only has two pockets, but these are well-placed and provide venting as well as plenty of space for a map. The hood’s deep and protective, but less adjustable than some; and the collar’s high and very comfortable, courtesy ...

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

£140.00

The Graviton is a short cut with drawcords at the hem and Velcro at the cuffs. The hood, which has a great wired peak, is deep and easily adjustable and rolls away tidily when not needed. The fabric’s quite soft, so doesn’t rustle, and the pockets are well-placed and large enough to take a map. It’s a light jacket and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Patagonia Rain Shadow 2008

£100.00

The Patagonia Rain Shadow is a very good lightweight jacket, and the price is particularly appealing. The jacket uses Patagonia’s own waterproof and breathable fabric, which works well. There is a front zip and hem drawcord to keep out draughts and rain, while long side vents can be used to ventilate the jacket if you overheat. You get just two ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Boralis 2008

£80.00

The Berghaus Boralis is a very functional jacket that also looks great. It weighs in at 374g (L), which is very light and makes this ideal for stashing in a pack or travelling fast. The fabric is Berghaus’s own Aquafoil Light, which is rated as being very waterproof and very breathable, while a mesh lining adds a little more comfort. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Marmot Precip 2008

£70.00

The Marmot Precip multi-activity jacket is a modern classic, thanks to its great price and features that make it ideal for those travelling light and fast in almost any activity. The Precip is made from an extremely waterproof fabric, while mesh pockets and pit zips improve condensation control, which is worth having when biking or running. The front zip also ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 1
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Lowe Alpine Velocity 2008

£80.00

The Lowe Alpine Velocity multi-activity jacket replaces the Lowe Alpine Rush jacket, which was very popular in previous years. The new jacket weighs in at 366g (men’s L), which makes it light enough to pack in a rucksack. The fabric is a 2.5 layer material (like Gore-Tex Paclite) and is rated as very waterproof and very breathable. The style is ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Helly Hansen Mig 2008

£120.00

The Helly Hansen Mig  general-purpose jacket weighs just 366g (men’s L); very waterproof and very breathable fabric; pit zips aid ventilation; stretch panels in shoulders; good hood fit and movement. But hood cannot be rolled down and secured; only one small chest pocket; front zip lacks stormflap; other fabrics more breathable, more waterproof.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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MSR Whisperlite International

£75.00

This is a modern classic stove that’s ideal for extended trips. The stove weighs in at a respectable 402g plus fuel. Setting up is easy and, like all petrol stoves, lighting is easy once you get the knack. The boil time is very impressive at around three minutes, which will be the same no matter how much fuel there is ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Optimus Nova+

£130.00

This stove weighs 302g burner, 216g fuel bottle, 38g windshield (+ fuel); 3 min 22 sec boil time; ingenious flame control at fuel bottle end; 16cm diameter pan supports; low profile for stability; burns refined and unleaded petrol, paraffin, diesel. But high price tag; more care required; foil base reflector would perhaps improve performance.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 3.5
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MSR Dragonfly

£125.00

This stove weighs  392g stove + 62g windshield (+ fuel); boil time around 4 min 30 sec throughout fuel life; 19cm diameter pan supports; low profile for stability; well-proven stove; burns refined and unleaded petrol, paraffin, diesel; better flame control than MSR Whisperlite. But fuel bottle not included; care required when lighting; heavier and higher price than MSR Whisperlite.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Berghaus Infinity Lite

£100.00

This duvet jacket weighs only 320g; Primaloft synthetic insulation; simple smock design; stuffsack; map-sized chest pocket; tunnel hip pocket; superb as extra insulation outside the coldest months. But only a thin garment, so not very warm; you may want a hood.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0

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