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Mountain Heroes - Portraits of Adventure

Anonymous, 23 January 2012 17:27

In February's issue if Trail we told you about Huw Lewis-Jones' book Mountain Heroes - Portraits of Adventure, a collection of some of the best mountain photography the Trail office has seen. The book costs £30 which, in our opinion, is a bargain considering the vast number of incredible images contained within its pages. For a sample of the kinds of ...

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Mountain Heroes - Portraits of Adventure

Anonymous, 23 January 2012 17:27

Money for old boots with Mammut

LFTO News Team, 15 December 2011 12:23

We’ve all heard the saying ‘money for old rope’ but have you heard the one about ‘money for old boots’? If not, read on… Digging out a pair of battered boots might not seem to be the best way to kick off your winter season but for a limited period Mammut are offering 20% off the price of any new ...

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 ...

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...

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Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire!

LFTO News Team, 29 July 2009 14:55

With up to 75% off top brands you can't afford to miss the greatest gear deals this week all on one page. We also have Trail's Claire Maxted telling us which deals have most caught her eye. Her favourite deals are marked with a: Click here to let us know what you think on our forum... Field and Trek ...

Gear Deals of the Week

LFTO News Team, 23 June 2009 16:03

Check out the latest deals from stores across the country! Trailblazer Outdoors Craghoppers Corey Micro Fleece £18 From £25 Offer while stocks last Satmap Active 10 Plus FREE National Parks Card £269.99 From £349.99 Offer while stocks last Source Clear 3 Litre Bladder £9.99 From £16.99 Offer while stocks last Endurancelife Endurance Life Technical Wicking ...

Gear Deals of the Week!

LFTO News Team, 03 June 2009 11:33

With up to 75% off top products this is the page you cannot afford to miss. We have the best outdoors gear offers from stores across the country. This week features great deals on top brands such as Paramo, Vango, Berghaus, Inov-8 and much more. Why not take a look... The Mountain Factor Paramo Men’s Teide Shirt £32 ...

Gear Deals of the Week!

LFTO News Team, 06 May 2009 14:46

Craghoppers, Montane, Merrell, Inov-8 and Mountain Equipment all feature this week in this week's top offers from stores across the country. Take a look at the offers below with up to 60% off top products... White + Bishop Craghoppers Mens Mercado S/S Shirt £27 From: £45 Offer for one month Craghoppers Mens World First L/S Shirt £36 ...

Gear Blog Tues 14th April

Anonymous, 14 April 2009 16:47

Komperdell seamless gloves New from Komperdell this Spring are the Seamless Bonding Gloves which use Bamboo fibres and a comfy, quick-drying softshell material. ConstructionThis material is a highly elastic 4-layers laminate, the outside layer being high-quality Nylon material. In the middle there is a high-performance membrane providing wind- and water-tightness as well as being breathable. The membrane functions according to ...

Gear Deals of the Week!

LFTO Gear News Team, 01 April 2009 09:39

No April fools here! There's up to 50% off top brands such as Mountain Hardwear, Inov-8 and Jack Wolfskin. Stores from across Britain have given us their best offers. Take a look at the latest deals: Field and Trek Berghaus C7 1 65+10 £60 From: £119.99 Offer while stocks last Karrimor Peak 300 Sleeping Bag £19 From: ...

Gear Blog Tues 31st March

Anonymous, 26 March 2009 14:47

New Steripen accessoriesWoah there! This electric toothbrush-sized Steripen UV water purifier now has specifically designed accessories. Take a look at these. Fits All Filter £12The latest durable filter design from Steripen works with the Journey and Classic models and fits into waterbottles with a wide range of mouth sizes. This gives it greater flexibility than the previous design which screwed ...

Gear Blog Mon 30th March

Anonymous, 26 March 2009 14:40

The return of the Berghaus Mera Peak jacket This well-established outdoor brand have given their classic Mera Peak waterproof jacket a face lift re-vamped its features to ensure it lives up to it’s old reputation as an icon of the waterproof jacket world. New fabric and hoodComing to an outdoor shop near you this September, this £240 2-layer Gore-Tex Performance ...

Gear Blog Fri 27th March

Anonymous, 24 March 2009 16:09

Water resistant Alpkit jeans at the Outdoor ShowAlpkit’s latest invention is the Jenius Jeans, a £55 pair of highly water-resistant jeans designed for outdoor types. The Jeanius Jeans are made from Epic fabric, which coats the cotton fibres with silicone so they repel rather than absorb water. They launch the men’s version this weekend at the Outdoor Show (Birmingham NEC ...

Gear Blog Wed 25th March

Anonymous, 23 March 2009 17:11

Latest Brasher bootNeed a lightweight walking boot for your mountain tick-list this Spring? In shops now, Brasher’s new, lightweight Lithium XCR boot might tickle your fancy. At 1266g for a size 9 pair, they are one of the lightest boots around that still offer a good level of foot stability, sole protection, comfort and waterproofness. Read more about them in ...

Gear Blog Tues 24th March

Anonymous, 23 March 2009 17:04

New Haglofs mountaineering packsCheck out this new, highly functional backpack from Swiss gear makers Haglofs. They got Swiss mountaineers to take part in the design process to focus on safety for the wearer and those around them. The 25 or 35 litre packs can be compressed down to carry smaller loads and they weigh 1.4 and 1.5kg respectively. What's Marmot's ...

Gear Blog Wed 18th March

Anonymous, 18 March 2009 13:00

New from Nike ACGIt’s all about the lightweight jackets and trousers plus vintage pullovers and multi-activity shoes for Nike ACG this Spring. They say their four key new products for hill-walkers are these.Women’s Minima Jacket £140A light, (106g) waterproof, polyester and Gore-Tex Paclite jacket with storable, attached hood with peripheral adjustments, a dropped seat and adjustable hem, easy-access hand pockets ...

Gear Blog Tues 17th March

Anonymous, 13 March 2009 12:38

New merino BuffsIf you like the soft, light, breathable and anti-pong properties of merino wool baselayers, you’ll love the latest neck and head wrapper from Buff. Out this August, the stretchy 100% merino Wool Buff will retail for £20 and will be available in natural white, stone, red, camel, khaki, navy, grey, black. As with the Original Buffs, this versatile ...

Gear Blog Fri 13th March

Anonymous, 13 March 2009 10:28

Berghaus Explorer boots improvedFor this March, Berghaus have updated and improved their popular explorer range of boots.Explorer LightA completely new boot and the lightest yet in the Explorer range at 1130g (men’s pair size 8). The weight saving comes from using fabric tape instead of metal eyelets for the laces and less panelling material on the sides.Who should buy this ...

Gear Blog Thurs 12th March

Anonymous, 12 March 2009 14:43

The North FaceHere's a sneak preview of the latest new jacket from The North Face, coming out this Sept. The Valkyrie Jacket will cost £160 and is a stretchy, 100% windproof, water resistant garment made from new Polartec Windbloc. See it first here.Patagonia beer CoziesHey, look at these R2 and R3 Beer Cozies made from reclaimed wetsuits from the recycle-friendly ...

Gear Blog Wed 11th March

Anonymous, 06 March 2009 14:26

Salomon new summer gearThere are three light newbies from Salomon for this spring, a jacket and a backpack.Minim Paclite £180A light (273g men’s size M, 210g women’s size 12), breathable Paclite jacket with bonded (rather than stitched) seams and adjustable hood. Revo Minim £70A 30 litre softshell fabric daysack weighing 675g with pockets and loops for poles or ice axes ...

Five for the best LFTOer gear reviews

LFTO Gear Team, 10 February 2009 10:46

Check out the latest reader reviews for a Berghaus waterproof, an MSR Pocket Rocket, a Paramo jacket and more. Each week LFTOers send us great reviews and we've picked some of the best here for you to look at. You can add your own reviews to products already featured on LFTO by clicking here. Or you can review an item not ...

Trail Gear Blog Nov 28th

Gear News, 28 November 2008 17:01

Marmot change popular Scree pant Marmot still aren’t satisfied with their best selling Scree Pant so they’re going to change it for March 09. Look out for Trail’s test of the originals in the Feb09 edition women’s walking trouser test (in shops Jan 09), then bear in mind that the new version of these £60 trousers will be made from ...

New-look gear reviews in your latest Trail mag...

LFTO News Team, 27 October 2008 15:04

Readers of December's Trail magazine (out this week) can enjoy even more in-depth analyses of the latest products. Not only will tech ed Graham Thompson put new gear through more rigorous tests than ever before, but some products will be put through lab conditions at the University of Leeds to give scientific evidence as to the effectiveness of each product. GT tells ...

VIDEO: Vaude's latest Versametric rucksack

Anonymous, 25 July 2008 14:44

Vaude headman Chris Davison introudces the new Versametric rucksack, which aims for 'Rolls Royce' comfort levels without piling on too many pounds. Reporting from the OutDoor 2008 gear show in Friedrichshafen in Germany.

VIDEO: Grivel's latest gear introduced by Brian Hall

Anonymous, 25 July 2008 14:38

Mountain guide, Touching the Void technical advisor and equipment consultant Brian Hall gives LFTO a sneak peek of the latest products from Grivel at the OutDoor 2008 gear show in Friedrichshafen, Germany - including a folding walking pole, a nifty snow shovel and the world's strongest ice axe.