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Waterproofing brand Nikwax picks up Queen's Award for sustainability
Nikwax, the waterproofing brand, has received a top award for its ecological business practices...
On test: baselayers
Baselayers are possibly the least glamorous area of outdoor wear, but vital if you want to stay comfortable on the hill.
On test: large day rucksacks
A good, comfortable rucksack can make your day in the hills much more pleasurable, whereas a badly fitting or poorly designed one can cause a lot of grief.
Osprey's smartphone rucksack-fitting app is 'world first'
Making sure you have the right size rucksack to fit your body is essential if you want your pack to be comfortable and carry its load properly.
On test: Teva Riva Peak Mid eVent boot
Teva Riva Peak Mid eVent Country of manufacture: China Weight: 1,540g a pair (men’s size 10/44.5) Price: £140 Colour: dark blue Material: uppers, full-grain 2mm leather; eVent waterproof membrane; sole, rubber/EVA Crampon rating: B0 (not crampon compatible) Teva’s reputation has been built on walking sandals, but it also produces a range of boots, and this updated Riva Peak Mid eVent is the top of the range walking boot for the Californian brand.
MSR Revo Explore snowshoes gain gold award at Ispo trade show
A snowshoe from Seattle brand MSR has won a gold award at the giant Ispo trade fair. The Revo Explore uses a metal perimeter for traction, combined...
Which? magazine readers rate Páramo tops for waterproofs
Readers of a consumer magazine have given the thumbs up to Páramo jackets and trousers. The brand was rated top in a survey by Which? Magazine bas...
BBC Dragons unimpressed by Aurora Tyas's Pop&Go Knickers
An innovative outdoors entrepreneur failed to impress television’s Dragons with her novel underwear.
Keela's introduces new lightweight Stashaway Pro jacket for multi-activities
Keela’s new lightweight waterproof jacket is promises to provide packable comfort in windy and wet conditions.
On test: Dolomite Steinbock Approach HP GTX boots
Price: £195 Country of manufacture: Romania Weight: 1,380g a pair of (size 44½/10) Colour: red/silver Material: uppers, 1.6 to 1.8mm suede and DLM elastic fibre; sole, rubber Waterproofing: Gore-Tex Crampon rating: B0 (not crampon compatible) Dolomite may not be the best know boot brand in Britain, but the Italian company has been around since 1897 and is now part of the Tecnica Group which includes Lowa.
On test: Silva Trail Runner II USB headtorch
Silva Trail Runner II USB headtorch Price: £79.99 Country of manufacture: not stated Weight: 128g The Trail Runner II USB is Swedish brand Silva’s latest addition to its stable of lightweight headtorches aimed principally at runners but which are also of interest to cyclists, mountain bikers and walkers.
PrimaLoft's new hybrid down and synthetic mix will be in next winter's gear
Some of the outdoor world’s top brands will use an innovative insulation in their clothing next winter.
Swedish brand Houdini launches its outdoor clothing range in UK
A new outdoor brand will be gracing the rails of retailers in Britain with the arrival of Swedish company Houdini’s range.
Award-winning Edelrid Corbie rope is world's 'thinnest single rope'
An award-winning climbing rope claimed to be the thinnest single-use rope in the world goes on sale next month.
Kelty launches range of AirPitch tents with inflatable poles
US outdoor brand Kelty has launched a range of tents featuring inflatable poles. Hot on the heels of Vango, which reintroduced the pump-up tents to...
On test: Climescape water-repellent Mock Neck Fleece Jacket
Climescape Mock Neck Fleece Jacket Price: £48 Weight: 616g Fabric: 80 per cent cotton, 20 per cent polyester Colour: navy blue Country of manufacture: China Recommended wash: 30C wash, gentle cycle.
Double celebrations for Berghaus as new jackets pick up Ispo Awards
Two innovative clothing designs have bagged Berghaus a couple of industry awards at the giant Ispo show in Munich.
Bergelmir jacket unveiled by Jöttnar, the Norse-sounding Swindon brand
About this time of the year, most of the UK’s outdoor retail world is busily packing its beer steins and lederhosen and checking out the flights for Munich as one of the big events of the year, Ispo, nears.
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