Jackets

As synthetic insulation makes greater improvements in lightness and warmth,...

While synthetic fibres have been used as an alternative to natural fibres for...

The ubiquitous fleece is an essential piece of gear, performing a vital role in keeping you warm and comfy – however epic your adventures. Here’s how to choose the best…

Whether worn as a mid-layer underneath a hard shell on harsh winter days, or as a standalone outer layer in milder climes, a lightweight insulated jacket is a versatile piece of kit.

When it comes to outright warmth for weight, ducks and geese are the...

A mid layer is basically anything that sits between your next-to-skin layer and waterproof outer layer. Here are some of the best options out there for hillwalkers.

Bam’s 73 Zero Insulated Jacket is made from recycled materials and also 100% recyclable itself. Is this circular approach to apparel the ultimate in sustainability?

Jackets and base layers are what people tend to grab first when putting...

Using three versions of Gore-Tex fabric makes the Berghaus Changtse Waterproof...

Patagonia has been at the forefront of the green revolution for outdoor gear. Does its latest innovation signal another leap forward in eco-conscious kit?

Conventional wisdom has it that several layers are better than a single, thick...

In summer, even in the UK’s notoriously changeable climate, there’s a fair...

If you’re the kind of walker who heads out in all weathers, you need a jacket that’s as tough as you are. Is Rohan’s Ventus jacket up to the job? We take a look…

Wind chill can be a serious issue in the hills, which is why it’s right at the...

Anyone who loves the outdoors needs one of the best lightweight waterproof...

Every year, Snowdonia, the Lake District and the Scottish Highlands get doused with more than 4 metres of rainfall. It’s no coincidence that most of the UK’s soggiest places are also its pointier bits. Which means that for most UK hillwalkers, a waterproof jacket tends to be near the top of their kit list. But the range available today can be bewildering, not helped by a slew of pseudo-science and confusing marketing hype. It’s probably this barrage of jargon that causes waterproofs to be one of the most misunderstood (and therefore most frequently criticised) bits of outdoor kit. So let’s start our guide to staying dry with some simple explanations of the most common (baffling) terms you’ll come across in gear reviews, or on all those product tags in outdoor shops...

Eager to publicise their green credentials, there is a growing trend among...

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The Nano Puff has had something of a cult following since its inception over...

SPRAYWAY HAIN £130 As you’d expect from a company that hones its gear in the...

LIGHTWEIGHT INSULATOR GETS MODERN MAKEOVER THE POPULAR MONTANE PRISM HAS BEEN...

1980S CLASSIC SET FOR RETURN TO UK HILLS ### DOES THE REVIVAL OF THE SPRAYWAY...

WHAT TO LOOK FOR ### HOODS The hood should fit your head snugly so it does not...