On test: insulated jackets reviewed

When the temperature drops, you need to keep yourself warm. Which insulated jacket is right for you?...

On test: Danner Trail 2650 Campo GTX shoes reviewed

Price: £210 Colour: black/grey/red Weight: 688g a pair (size 9½) Construction: leather with textile panels Country of manufacture: Vietnam Sole stiffness: 4/10 Heel-to-toe drop: 8mm Waterproofing: Gore-Tex Invisible Fit Women’s version: yes Sizes: men’s 6-13 medium or wide; women’s 3-9 medium I’ve put the Danner Trail 2650 Campo GTX shoes to an extended test over a period of four months in conditions ranging from cool and wet days to hot summer outings on the hills.

On test: Rab Infinity Microlight Jacket reviewed

Price: £240 Colour: blue Weight: 432g including stuffsack Material: Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper Insulating material: Nikwax hydrophobic recycled down Country of manufacture: Indonesia Women’s version: yes Sizes: men’s S-XXL; women’s 8-16 Rab’s Infinity version of its Microlight insulated jacket combines recycled down filling with a Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper shell.

Last-minute Christmas gifts guide: stocking fillers for the outdoor enthusiast

With Christmas looming on the wintry horizon, we’ve had a sneak preview of goodies in Santa’s cave to help you with suggestions for last-minute festive gifts.

On test: midlayer tops reviewed

A midlayer top can either be used, as the name suggests, between a baselayer and an outer waterproof shell or, on dry cool days, as the outer of two layers.

On test: Keela ADS Long Sleeve Zip Top reviewed

Price: £24.95 Colour: yellow/grey Weight: 222g Material: polyester Country of manufacture: not stated Recommended wash: 40C This top is part of Keela’s range aimed at active pursuits.

On test: Keela Saxon lightweight waterproof jacket reviewed

Price: £104.95 Colour: black Weight: 251g Material: 54 per cent nylon; 46 per cent polyurethane coating Waterproofing: Flylite Aqua Country of manufacture: not stated Sizes: men’s XS-3XL; women’s 8-20 Women’s version: yes, Storm Jacket Recommended wash: 30C in pure soap The Saxon has been designed with runners and cyclists in mind, with features such as reflective piping on its back and sleeves, plus a zipped rear pocket.

On test: Olight RN3500 and RN180 TL Bike Lights reviewed

Price: £199.95 (for set) RN3500 front light Weight: lamp, mount and battery 414g Maximum brightness: 3,500 lumens Power supply: 7.2V 5200mAh lithium-ion battery pack Modes: flood beam; spot beam; hybrid beam, four levels in each, plus flashing Country of manufacture: China RN180 TL rear light Weight: lamp and mount 50g Maximum brightness: 180 lumens Power supply: built-in 3.7V 800mAh rechargeable battery Modes: constant, low, medium high; flash, three modes; smart, day, night; auto brake Country of manufacture: China This new cycle light set from Olight consists of a white front light and a red rear light.

On test: Komperdell Carbon Expedition FXP4 Vario walking poles reviewed

Price: £150 (pair) Country of manufacture: Austria Weight (pair): 504g without basket Colour: black/silver Length collapsed: 43cm Length range: 122cm-143cm Material: carbon fibre/Titanal aluminium alloy The z-style construction of these Komperdell poles makes them easy to stash when not in use – they fold up to a compact size, meaning it’s easy to tuck them under a rucksack strap when, for instance, you need to use your hands for a scrambly section of route, or when things flatten out and poles aren’t needed.