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Gear Video: Montane's new recycled jacket

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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...     

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Gear Video: Montane's new recycled jacket

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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...     

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Gear Video: The improved Suunto Vector mountain watch

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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 ...

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Gear Video: Toasty trousers from PHD

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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...     

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Gear Video: Ultra light socks from Bridgedale

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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 Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

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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 ...

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Gear Deals of the Week - See What Simon Says

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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 ...

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Trail Gear Reviews: Waterproof Jackets

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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... ...

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Gear Video: Mammut Expert Climb Gloves

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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...      

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Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

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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 ...

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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, 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 ...

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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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Gear Deals of the Week - Compare With Claire

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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 ...

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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 VIDEO: Berghaus Smoulder Hoody

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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

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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  ...

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

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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 ...

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

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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 ...

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GEAR VIDEO: The fabric wind stopper that doesn't burn?

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LFTO Gear News Team, 20 November 2009 10:46

The new Heat-It windstopper from Ortik is made of a flame retardant fabric. This means it's light, flexible yet you can still get your brew 40% quicker than without it. Trail gear tester Claire Maxted finds out just how effective it really is. Scroll down to take a look...  

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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 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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Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

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LFTO Gear News Team, 28 October 2009 10:00

Big offers from the big names in outdoor gear manufacturing. Take a look through this sizzling list of offers and see which deals most appeal to you. Gear tester Claire Maxted is once again on hand to help you make up your mind. She's selected several deals that most stand out to her. We've marked these with a   Fitness Footwear North ...

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