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60% off at Kathmandu!

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Anonymous, 17 March 2010 09:34

Bag yourself a bargain at Kathmandu's Great Outdoors Sale. There's up to £100 off waterproof jackets, 60% off fleeces and merino base layers and 30% off outdoor footwear.To find your nearest store or shop online, go to www.kathmandu.co.uk

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60% off at Kathmandu!

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Anonymous, 17 March 2010 09:34

Bag yourself a bargain at Kathmandu's Great Outdoors Sale. There's up to £100 off waterproof jackets, 60% off fleeces and merino base layers and 30% off outdoor footwear.To find your nearest store or shop online, go to www.kathmandu.co.uk

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Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

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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 ...

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GEAR VIDEO: The lightweight jacket from Páramo

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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 ...

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Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

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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 ...

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GEAR VIDEO: The stove for the very clumsy!

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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 ...

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

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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 ...

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LFTOer Reviews: Vango Spectre 200 and Rab Belay Jacket

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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 ...

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Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

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LFTO News Team, 18 November 2009 10:34

Several deals have more than 50% off the original price this week. See what stores across the UK have to offer. Trail gear tester is here to tell us which offers attracted her the most. We've marked these products with a  . Check out her written verdict at the bottom of the page.   Field and Trek Karrimor Wellington   £10 From ...

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LFTOer latest gear reviews

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LFTO Gear News Team, 17 November 2009 11:47

Each week you send us your opinions of the gear you've tried. Here are some of the latest reviews uploaded by LFTOers. To add your own reviews click on our Gear Reviews page and type the name of the product you wish to review. Click here to see thousands of reviews from our experts at Trail and Country Walking magazines ...

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Could far-infrared rays help to heal your injuries?

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LFTO Gear News Team, 16 November 2009 12:24

Sportswear firm Accapi has developed clothing that emits far-infrared rays (FIR) while you're wearing it. FIR are invisible rays of light and Accapi says its new Nexus range that features FIR can, among other things, increase your blood flow, increase oxygenation and accelerate recovery and rehabilitation. Scientific research does seem to indicate improved blood flow can be achieved by FIR. There's also evidence ...

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Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

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LFTO News Team, 11 November 2009 16:53

There's up to 50% off top products this week. Take a look at the bargains top stores from across Britain are offering. Trail gear tester is here to tell us which offers most caught her eye. We've marked these products with a  . Check out her written verdict at the bottom of the page.   Blacks Technicals Men’s Primo Technical T-Shirt   ...

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Gear Blog Video: Why this is no ordinary headband

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LFTO Gear News Team, 06 November 2009 15:55

This latest bit of kit from Windrush will cost you £25. And its Air Still material gives you a little bit extra from your normal headband or ear muffs. Claire Maxted explains in the video below. Scroll down to take a look...     addthis_pub = 'LFTO';

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Is your gear fit for winter?

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LFTO News Team, 19 October 2009 17:08

Experts are on hand to give you a 'Gear MOT' this weekend. Langdale / Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team are setting up their own 'check-point' in the Lake District on Saturday. The team will offer gear checks and give advice as to what kit you'll need for walking in the hills and to the potential dangers this winter. There will also ...

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Gear Deals of the Week - Check out GT's verdict!

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LFTO Gear News Team, 07 October 2009 11:16

We have all the best deals from outdoor stores across Britain. And to help us out we also have technical editor Graham Thompson to tell us which offer caught his eye the most. We've marked that offer with a  and you can read GT's verdict at the bottom of the page.     Field and Trek Meindl Nebraska XCR Shoe Ladies ...

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Gear blog video: Black trousers that keep you cool

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Claire Maxted, 17 September 2009 08:13

This black pair of trousers won’t roast you in hot weather.  These Schoeller softshell kecks use Mammut’s new ColdBlack fabric which makes dark colours behave almost like light ones, reflecting up to 80% of the sun’s rays. Trail magazine gear tester Claire Maxted tries out a pair. Scroll down to take a look...  

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Gear Blog Video: Handy tent to keep your bog roll dry!

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LFTO Features Team, 28 August 2009 14:07

Sea to Summit Outhouse Toilet Roll Holder How do you avoid getting soggy loo paper on your wild camp? Well, for £12, this little gadget will save your day. Remember to take all your rubbish home with you. Gear tester Claire Maxted shows you how to use this wee device. Scroll down to take a look...  

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Gear Blog Video: Portable Mosquito Killer Unit

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Claire Maxted, 21 August 2009 11:34

Goin’ some place with bugs this summer? Have a closer look at this 2xAA battery powered Portable Mosquito Killer Unit, £9.99 from Lifesystems. It slowly emits an odourless scent to repel all midges, bed bugs and biting insects for 7 nights. Gear Tester Claire Maxted shows you how the gadget works. Scroll down to see this video...  

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Gear Blog Video: Meindl Boot Air Revolution Lite

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Claire Maxted, 14 August 2009 11:50

Prone to sweaty feet? Meindl say their latest £160 boot is lighter and 30% more breathable than the standard Gore-Tex equivalent thanks to a cooling, drilled-foam tongue. Gear Tester Claire Maxted shows you what it's made of. Scroll down to take a look...    

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Gear Blog Video: The sleeping mat with NASA Technology

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Claire Maxted, 07 August 2009 16:55

Pacific Outdoor Equipment - Peak Oyl Aero Mountain Women's sleeping mat This new-to-the-UK brand harnesses NASA technology to give its mats a 10-15 per cent insulation boost over the next best. They use Aspen Aerogel insulation, originally from space suits, to maximise the thermal performance of this 773g mummy-shaped mat with minimal weight gain. This means it's super-warm and suitable ...

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Trail Gear Reviews - Two-Person Tunnel Tents

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Graham Thompson, 03 August 2009 15:01

They've spent years in the wilderness but tunnel tents are now growing in popularity. Here, Trail's Graham Thompson puts five of the top two-person tunnel tents to the test. Click here to subscribe to Trail magazine!                     Lightwave T2 Ultra (450) Lightwave has a broad range of tents and their common theme is that they ...

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Gear Blog Video - CamelBak Podium Chilljacket

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Claire Maxted, 17 July 2009 10:25

This new product from CamelBak can't decide whether it's a bottle or a flask. It'll keep your drinks cool this summer for most of the day like a flask but is light and squeezy like a bottle. Trail features writer Claire Maxted shows you this cool new product below...    

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Gear Blog Video: Rab's most exciting jacket this summer!

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Claire Maxted, 25 June 2009 17:11

Can you really take one of your best-selling jackets and make it even better? "Oh yes," says Rab. Find out how in this brand new video from Claire Maxted. The Rab Momentum costs £160 and the company's Neil McAddie says: "This is our most exciting garment this summer because it's so pure." Scroll down to discover what all the fuss ...

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Gear Deals of the Week!

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LFTO Gear News Team, 17 June 2009 15:38

Take a look at what Trail gear editor Claire Maxted chose as her top deal of the week! We have loads of great offers from stores around the country. And Claire has picked the deal that most stood out for her. Check out which it is by looking for this symbol:     GO Outdoors The North Face Vertigo Mens ...

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Gear Deals of the Week!

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LFTO News Team, 27 May 2009 14:45

Top brands, top deals! These are the latest offers in the world of outdoor gear. Take a look at what the stores are offering this week...   The Endurance Life Trail Store Trail-X Off Road Triathlon Pack   £89 From £115 Offer while stocks last Inov-8 Race Pro 22 Running Backpack   £37.50 From £50 Only 2 left! Endurancelife Mens ...

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Gear Blog Wed 15th April

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Anonymous, 14 April 2009 16:49

New outdoor brand: Ortik Ortik is a Portuguese company designing new alpine gear. So far their range includes 3 bombproof expedition tents, 2 warm self-inflating mats, a patented all-weather cooking system and a bothy bag. Jetstream Tents £450+Bomb proof 4-season, 2, 2+ and 3 person expedition tents developed to withstand tough conditions and high enough to allow all occupants to ...

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