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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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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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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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The North Face Heathen 2008

£280.00

Making the most of Gore-Tex Pro Shell, the The North Face Heathen jacket packs a real performance punch above its weight of only 398g. The material offers superb levels of waterproofness and moisture control, while the functional design is good for walkers. There are just two chest pockets, which easily take maps and can be accessed while wearing a rucksack ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Marmot Exum 2008

£270.00

Ignore the price for now and check out the Marmot Exum lightweight jacket’s  features. The weight is superb, and that is down to the use Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric, which is lightweight but still offers extremely high levels of waterproofness and breathability. You also get a series of small holes in the pocket lining to reduce weight and improve venting ...

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

£160.00

Berghaus’s Paclite jackets are modern classics that have a lot of great features. The Gore Paclite material was a very popular lightweight fabric as it allows a jacket to pack down really small and weigh not a lot. Arm movement is superb as the hem and cuffs don’t ride up when you need to scramble over a stile or up ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Sprayway Anakin/Arista 2008

£160.00

The Sprayway Anakin/Arista is a stunning jacket due to the price (it is the lowest-priced Gore-Tex Pro Shell jacket available here). Gore-Tex Pro Shell controls condensation far better than Gore Paclite, which means at this price this jacket competes strongly against similarly priced Gore Paclite options. There are two large zipped pockets that swallow maps. The hood also has a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Salomon Paclite Jacket 2008

£150.00

The Salomon Paclite Jacket weighs just 328g (men’s L); Gore Paclite offers good performance; the two pockets are map-sized; hood can be rolled down and secured; full-length front zip; good hood fit and movement. But pockets cannot easily be accessed with rucksack; more condensation than Gore-Tex Pro Shell; hood peak, fit and movement not ideal.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab Drillium 2008

£160.00

The Rab Drillium is among the lightest mulit-activity  jackets here. It is made from eVent, which is rated as among the most waterproof and most breathable of fabrics, and tends to hide condensation better than the Gore Paclite used in some other jackets. For biking the scooped tail is useful, while climbers will appreciate the excellent arm movement. For storing ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab Latok Alpine 2008

£180.00

Designed as a summer Alpine jacket, the Rab Latok Alpine is also at home in the British mountains, thanks to its use of great fabric and functional features. It is very light, and the eVent fabric is top of the league for waterproofness and breathability. The design is very simple with just two large chest pockets that can easily be ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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Canon PowerShot G9 2008

£299.00

This handsome little compact offers all the creative controls you’d hope to find on a digital SLR (D-SLR), but in a neat, durable body. Weighing in at 320g, it’s by no means the lightest compact around, but it has a reassuringly solid finish that will doubtless appeal to hill-walkers. It sports a 6x optical zoom lens (ranging from 35-210mm), giving ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab Drillium

£170.00

A short jacket, which won’t be to everyone’s taste, but good Velcro tabs on the cuffs and three-way adjustment on the hood. The eVENT fabric felt exceptionally breathable at all times. Good wired peak, but, with no venting, quite hot to wear.Colours: Black, turf, burnt orange, amber, indigoSizes: Unisex S-XXLFabric: Three-layer eVENTMain features: Taped seams, rollaway wired peak hood, water-resistant ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Patagonia Spraymaster

£210.00

This is made from stretchy fabric, which provided a good snug fit without restricting movement, but it’s a short style, which won’t suit everyone. A minimalist jacket with a shallow hood that has no stiffening in the peak. It kept the rain off well, but not as breathable as some.Colours: Bright green, black, rain/low tideSizes: Unisex S-XLFabric: Three-layer ripstop nylonMain ...

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

£175.00

Use this for walking in woods, across unpathed moors or for Alpine starts and you’ll love its huge lighting power. It makes walking at night almost as easy as walking in full daylight. You get three power settings too, so you can save battery power and set it on flash if in need of rescue. The headtorch is very robust ...

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

£150.00

This general-purpose waterproof is a modern classic lightweight jacket and it really shook the marketplace up when it arrived in the UK from the US a few years ago. Everything GoLite produces is exceptionally lightweight and the Phantom is no exception. It is made of Gore-Tex Paclite, the lightest of Gore fabrics. To reduce the amount of condensation forming you ...

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

£270.00

If you can ignore the price, then this is a great lightweight waterproof jacket. The weight is 382g (women’s size S) and that is down to the use Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric plus a simple design. The fabric offers extremely high levels of waterproofness and breathability, but you also get series of small holes in the pocket lining to reduce ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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TOG 24 Tumult/Lyana

£180.00

This lightweight waterproof weighs only 398g (men’s size L), making this a very attractive option. The design is based around Gore Paclite fabric, which offers proven performance. The cut is a little loose, which allows reasonable movement in the sleeves without the hem or cuffs riding up and also a little extra length than some others. The two main chest ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Reware Powerpocket 12 watt Folding Solar Panel

£220.00

When opened out this unit has eight solar panels spread across its 67x44cm design, yet it packs really small concertina-wise. At 360g it is a reasonable weight too when you consider the 12W output. The panels are flexible, unlike the lowest-priced options, while the folding design means the solar panels are protected from being scratched. A bunch of cables allow ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Montane Quickfire

£170.00

This is a very popular multi-activity jacket, thanks in part to the minimal weight of just 320g (size L). Better still it is made of eVent fabric, which is rated as being extremely waterproof and extremely breathable. The body has a long tail to protect the back when bent over bike handlebars. You also get a double stormflap over the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mountain Equipment Firefly/Firebird

£160.00

This multi-activity jacket has been a Trail favourite for many years, and for winter 2007 it is down from £200 to just £160. The Firefly weighs in at 360g (men’s size L). It is made from extremely waterproof and extremely breathable Paclite fabric. The jacket is a good length for most activities with a slightly scooped tail, and benefits from ...

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

£160.00

This lightweight waterproof jacket from Patagonia is a little too loose overall, but the elasticated cuffs are superb, meaning you can roll the sleeves up with ease. The deep hood and high collar are also good, but a stiffer peak and larger chin guard would be an improvment. Waterproof and very lightweight, thanks to welded seams. The large venting chest ...

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

£170.00

This lightweight waterproof jacket from Mountain Equipment is a loose fit, although the drawcord at the waist helps pull it in. It’s let down by a loose, flimsy collar which, without a fleece chin guard, feels quite scratchy against the skin. The hood is a good size and adjusts easily, although the peak obstructs your vision. However, with no pit ...

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

£160.00

This lightweight waterproof jacket from Rab is a little tighter than some, and also a shorter cut than most, which will appeal to some more than others. But it proves very comfortable on the hill, with a nicely fitting hood. While the eVENT fabric is noticeably breathable, it really needs some venting. It’s got a great hood though, with a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 4.5
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Lowe Alpine Venture

£150.00

This lightweight waterproof jacket from Lowe Alpine is a little shorter in the body than some, but fits very well. The hood is a teeny bit on the small side, but the snug, high collar is excellent. No weather seems bad enough to faze the Venture.

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

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