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Gear Video: Ultra light socks from Bridgedale

LFTO Gear News Team, 05 February 2010 09:54

You'll never be heavy footed with these socks. They're the new Endurance Trail Ultra Light socks (£12.50) which will be hitting our shops in March 2010. Bridgedale has made them 45% lighter than the original Endurance Trekker socks. Scroll down to find out how Bridgedale has done this...

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Gear Video: Ultra light socks from Bridgedale

LFTO Gear News Team, 05 February 2010 09:54

Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

LFTO Gear News Team, 03 February 2010 15:59

Scan your eyes across the best outdoor gear offers of the week. Stores from across Britain have revealed their most impressive deals so you don't have to scan endless websites to find them. And gear tester Claire Maxted is here to make our lives even easier by telling us which offers most stand out for her. We've marked these products with a . Field ...

Gear Deals of the Week - See What Simon Says

Simon Ingram, 27 January 2010 11:30

Some great deals this week with more than 50% off many products. Take a look through to see if any take your fancy - each product includes a link to where you can purchase it. And just in case you need a hand in choosing what's hot and what's not, Trail's deputy editor Simon Ingram tells us which products most caught ...

Latest LFTOer Gear Reviews

LFTO Gear Team, 26 January 2010 10:54

This is your chance to see what fellow LFTOers think of the products reviewed by Trail and Country Walking. You can piece together our reviews and the user reviews to decide whether these products are right for you. There are links from each product featured on this page to the full review with star rating, our review and reviews from ...

Gear Deals of the Week - See What Simon Says

LFTO Gear News Team, 20 January 2010 11:20

Check out the latest deals for outdoor gear from stores across the UK. This page ensures you don't have to trawl through hundreds of websites looking for top offers. These are the deals the stores themselves think are the best. This week Trail's deputy editor Simon Ingram has a look through the offers and tells us which most catch his ...

Happy New Gear from Páramo!

Páramo Gear News Team, 19 January 2010 12:02

ADVERTISING FEATURE Have a fantastic 2010 and beyond – take advantage of Páramo’s New Year offers and save up to 39% on best-selling styles for climbing, scrambling, fell-walking and more. There’s waterproofs, windproofs, baselayers and travel wear – the Alta II Jacket comes with free Torres Gilet, the Velez with two free baselayers, or get package deals on the Fuera ...

Trail Gear Reviews: Waterproof Jackets

LFTO Gear News Team, 19 January 2010 10:32

Trail magazine recently published its Waterproof Guide, with technical editor Graham Thompson testing a whopping 92 jackets. The jackets were split into different sections and we have here the BEST IN TEST and BEST VALUE for four of those cateogries: » General-purpose » Multi-activity » Lightweight » Children's Scroll down this page to see which jackets came top in each category... ...

Gear Video: Mammut Expert Climb Gloves

LFTO Gear News Team, 18 January 2010 12:01

These gloves come with their own lacing system to make sure they really.. ahem... fit like a glove. You can tighten the lace and loosen it to ensure the fit is perfect for your climb. Our gear tester Claire Maxted shows you how it works. Scroll down to take a look...

Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

LFTO Gear News Team, 13 January 2010 13:30

The January sales are still on and there are some great bargains to be had. But you don't need to scan the whole web. Outdoor stores have listed their best offers right here. Gear tester Claire Maxted tells you which offers most stand out for her. We've marked the products which most stood out to her with a . The Mountain ...

Latest LFTOer Gear Reviews

LFTOers, 11 January 2010 11:30

Each week LFTOers review products to give us further insight as to how they perform over time. We've compiled some of your latest reviews right here. For each product we've included links to the page with our review and all the reader reviews to date. Want to upload your reviews to LFTO? Visit the Gear Reviews section, type in the product ...

Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

LFTO Gear News Team, 06 January 2010 11:57

Our first Gear Deals page of the January Sales. Stores across the country are showing off the best of their post Christmas stock. Gear tester Claire Maxted tells you what she would spend her Christmas money on. We've marked the products which most stood out to her with a . Fitness Footwear Merrell Siren Sport £58.49 From £64.99 Offer ...

GEAR VIDEO: The lightweight jacket from Páramo

LFTO Gear News Team, 24 December 2009 10:52

Páramo is known for many things but lightweight is not one of them. However, this reputation could be about to change with the new £199 Quito jacket. It weighs just 500g (75g less than the Velez Adventure Light the company released earlier this year). Our gear tester Claire Maxted has tried it on the hills. Take a look at what she thinks ...

Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

LFTO Gear News Team, 23 December 2009 11:30

It's our final Gear Deals page before Christmas so all those on the look-out for last-minute gifts take a look now. Gear tester Claire Maxted is also at hand to help you choose. She's selected her favourite deals of the week. We've marked these products with a . The Mountain Factor Patagonia Rainshadow Jacket £50 From £100 Offer while stocks ...

Gear Video: £340 for a sleeping bag? It must be good!

LFTO Features Team, 18 December 2009 17:10

The Apache sleeping bag from Western Mountaineering will set you back a whopping £340. But the quality of this firm means it must be something good. The bag weighs just 905g and keeps you warm to -10 degrees Celsius. Here, gear tester Claire Maxted shows us the features that would make this a treasured piece of outdoor kit for years to ...

Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

LFTO Gear News Team, 16 December 2009 16:40

More great offers right here in the run-up to Christmas. Stores from across Britain have released some of their latest offers for you to browse through. Our gear tester Claire Maxted is once again here to give us her verdict of which offers most caught her eye. We've marked these products with a . Check out her written verdict at the bottom of ...

GEAR VIDEO: The stove for the very clumsy!

LFTO Gear News Team, 10 December 2009 10:33

If you have a habit of knocking your camping stove over then this may be the answer. The new-to-the-UK Brunton Talon stove weighs just 105g. But the US firm has also created a £15 stove stand that may just be solid enough to survive those clumsy knocks. Gear tester Claire Maxted shows us how it works. Scroll down to take a ...

GPS: The Ultimate User Guide - Flick through it here!

Graham Thompson, 09 December 2009 10:05

With pin-sharp mapping and impressive screen sizes, the latest wave of GPS are a revelation for any walker and even die-hard traditionalists are starting to take the plunge. This guide aims to help you choose the right unit for your level of activity and it’ll help you get more out of it on the hill. It’s essential reading whether you intend ...

Gear Deals of the Week - Compare With Claire

LFTO Gear News Team, 08 December 2009 16:50

Looking to get a friend some great outdoor gear for Christmas? Hoping you may tempt them to get you something special? Check out the top deals from outdoor stores across the country. They're all on this page with direct links to the original offer page. Our gear tester Claire Maxted is once again here to give us her verdict of which ...

LFTOer Reviews: Vango Spectre 200 and Rab Belay Jacket

LFTO Gear News Team, 08 December 2009 08:41

Each week you send us reviews of products you've bought and tested. This gives us and fellow LFTOers further insight into how a product fares when it really matters. Here we have a couple of those reviews you have uploaded in recent weeks. To add your own reviews click on our Gear Reviews page and type the name of the ...

GEAR VIDEO: Berghaus Smoulder Hoody

LFTO Gear News Team, 04 December 2009 08:52

The Berghaus Smoulder Hoody can be used as a mid-layer or a thermal base-layer in winter conditions. It costs £70 and here gear tester Claire Maxted explains how it won an Apex Innovation Award for its use of Polartec Power Dry fabric. Scroll down to take a look...

Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

LFTO Gear News Team, 02 December 2009 09:44

Don't spend hours searching through the web for the best deals. We have the top offers right here from stores across the UK. And we have Trail magazine gear tester Claire Maxted to give us her verdict of which offers most caught her eye. We've marked these products with a . Check out her written verdict at the bottom of the page. Towsure ...

Country Walking Gear Reviews - Soft Shell Jackets

Country Walking Gear Team, 01 December 2009 14:53

Wind and water-resistant soft shell jackets bid to replace your fleece and waterproof jackets on the majority of your walks. But which can you rely on? Country Walking's gear team put men's and women's soft shells through the paces to determine which are the best in store. Scroll down to see the Best In Test and the Highly Recommended jackets ...

GEAR VIDEO: Why spend £250 on a pair of sunglasses?

LFTO Gear News Team, 27 November 2009 10:15

This pricey pair of shades does more than improve your 'street-cred' on the hill. The Adidas Terrex Pro sunglasses come with a range of features making them just as suitable on alpine summits as they are on summer riverside walks. Trail gear tester Claire Maxted explains more in this video. Scroll down to take a look... Take a look ...

Gear Deals of the week - What's GT's verdict?

LFTO Gear News Team, 25 November 2009 11:45

We have some unbelievable bargains this week. Technical editor Graham Thompson has browsed through the offers and told us which most caught his eye. We've marked these with a and you can read GT's verdict at the bottom of the page. Field and Trek Karrimor Summit jacket £60 From £179.99 Offer while stocks last Karrimor Picos Jacket Ladies ...

Country Walking Gear Reviews - The BEST Leather Boots

Country Walking Gear Team, 24 November 2009 15:33

We put 16 pairs of men's and women's leather boots through the hard yards to establish which give the best performance and which provide the best comfort and fit. In the table below we feature the very best of those we tested, including the Best In Test and the Highly Commended for both men and women. Scroll down to take ...