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More Alpkit down gear available!

LFTO News Team, 01 February 2012 15:22

When Trail magazine reviewed the Alpkit Filo Down Jacket back in February 2011's issue, it came out very well indeed. Not only did it offer everything a down jacket should, but it did it at such an incredibly reasonable price that it was awarded the 'Best Value' accolade in a head to head test with other jackets (click HERE to ...

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More Alpkit down gear available!

LFTO News Team, 01 February 2012 15:22

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 ...

2012 - a New Year and a Greener You

Nick Brown, 19 January 2012 16:43

The real motivation behind environmentalism is spiritual I wonder how many of us can remember the first really big hill we climbed, and looked down to see an expanse of greens and blues below us and above, and experienced wonder and passion. There is no doubt in my mind that, whatever our personal beliefs, feeling the beauty and power of ...

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 ...

Jack Wolfskin opens store in Birmingham

LFTO News Team, 22 November 2011 11:28

Jack Wolfskin, Europe’s market leader in outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment, will soon be opening its first new store in the West Midlands just in time for Christmas. The substantial 2400 sq ft site will open in Birmingham’s Bullring Shopping Centre on Thursday 8 December and is sure to become the number one destination for all outdoor enthusiasts in the Midlands ...

Ellis Brigham hits new heights

LFTO News Team, 07 October 2011 13:57

Interested in finding out how your body would cope at one of the highest points on earth? Pop along to the Deansgate, Manchester store of mountain sports retailer Ellis Brigham and you can find out. They are the first retailer in the UK to offer assessments using an ingenious POD (Pre-acclimatise on Demand) unit in a designated Altitude Centre within ...

Head to Cotswolds and see their latest Silva Headlamps

LFTO News Team, 16 September 2011 13:09

Light up Autumn and Winter nights with Silva’s award winning and high-performing headlamps. Both are equipped with the new Silva Cocoon™ storage system, LED’s to provide short and long vision and the Ninox is fully waterproof to IPX7 standards. Silva Ninox™ rrp £44.99 A top of the range headlamp specifically designed to withstand the toughest of conditions, which received ...

Little Terra develops online guide to child back carriers

LFTO News Team, 11 August 2011 15:40

Child back carriers are enjoying a surge in popularity, as parents enjoy the freedom and convenience of taking their youngster about the town or country without the limitations of a pushchair to contend with. However, choosing the right type of carrier can be a challenge, with so much choice and variety in the marketplace. Now Little Terra has produced a ...

Soft Shell Jackets - Reviewed by Trail Magazine

Anonymous, 14 September 2010 11:40

Here's our round-up of softshell jacket reviews as featured in Trail Magazine. The jackets reviewed are the latest offerings from manufacturers like Lowe Alpine, Haglofs and The North Face. To find out more about this type or garment, check out our What is a soft shell jacket? page. Soft Shell Reviews: Lowe Alpine Quantum 2010 Haglofs Viper II Hooded 2010 ...

New rucksacks reviewed on LFTO

Anonymous, 13 August 2010 11:27

In case you didn't catch them in the Gear Section, we've uploaded a whole bunch of new rucksack reviews, you can find a list of the newset ones below. If you're in the market for a new rucksack, be sure to check them out! As always, you can check out our reviews section on LFTO to guide your gear purchases, ...

Berghaus launches tents and sleeping bags!

Anonymous, 23 March 2010 14:10

Great news for backpackers this summer. Well-established outdoor brand Berghaus will break into the backpacking market this June with a range of five tents and three sleeping bags. These products are only being sold through Blacks, Millets and Berghaus’ two flagship stores. TentsThe tents range from 2-6 person and backpacking-wise, they start at £120 for the two-person dome tent, the ...

Two new Scarpa rock boots

Anonymous, 22 March 2010 14:40

Have you hit the climbing wall yet this winter? It’s a great way to keep your balance pepped for scrambling this spring (click here for training from Mountain Instructor Pete Hill, author of Indoor Climbing) Scarpa already knows this because they have created two new climbing shoes, the Vapour and the Instinct, using new rubber from quality sole maker Vibram. ...

60% off at Kathmandu!

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

Buying Montane gear helps Mountain Rescue raise £50k

Anonymous, 05 March 2010 10:49

Lightweight walking and running brand Montane have produced a limited edition range in black with a red trim to raise money for Mountain Rescue England and Wales. On sale from mid-March onwards and at the Outdoors Show 26-28th March 2010, over half of your hard earned cash from the following five items will go to this voluntary life-saving service. Lite-Speed ...

Gear Video: Montane's new recycled jacket

LFTO Gear News Team, 26 February 2010 08:05

Montane has just released a jacket that's completely recycled (apart from the lining, that is). The Dyno soft shell has been made from polyester garments and when it reaches the end of its tether it can be recycled once again. Scroll down to see more in our latest gear video...

Gear Video: The improved Suunto Vector mountain watch

LFTO Gear News Team, 19 February 2010 08:50

How has it improved? Well, the new Suunto Vector HR comes with its own barometer, compass and altimeter - just like the old one. But this £230 mountain watch can also measure your heart rate. Just clip in the sensors around your chest and you can constantly monitor the rate of your heart with a quick glance at your watch. Scroll down to see how ...

Gear Video: Toasty trousers from PHD

LFTO Gear News Team, 12 February 2010 08:41

OK, so they may not make our Claire look like a princess, but don't let this put you off. They are the Minimus Down Trousers from PHD and they will keep you feeling very toasty indeed. Scroll down to see how they keep you so warm...

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...

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...