Snugpak adds Elite Proximity waterproof softshell to range

West Yorkshire brand Snugpak, best known for its sleeping bags, has extended its clothing range with the Elite Proximity jacket, a softshell that the company says is waterproof.

New Berghaus boots will feature its AQ waterproof system for first time

Berghaus’s new range of lightweight boots will feature its own AQ waterproofing. Four models are due in the shops next month, two men’s and two...

Eider's Whymper jacket offers top-notch Polartec comfort – at a price

Are you sitting down? Then we’ll tell you about the latest high-tech jacket from French brand Eider. But be warned: there’s a sting in the tail...

On test: Sidas 3 Feet Mid Arch insoles

Sidas 3 Feet Mid Arch insoles Price: £30 a pair Material: bamboo top cover; EVA shell Weight (pair) 90g Sizes: XS to XXL (shoe size 2-3 to 12-13) Country of manufacture: South Korea There’s glamorous outdoor gear that shouts top fashion or high technology.

New Snugpak sleeping bags feature built-in mosquito nets

Sleeping-bag brand Snugpak has launched a new range incorporating built-in antibacterial technology and mosquito nets.

Gold for Haglöfs Roca II softshell as Swedish firm bags four ISPO awards

A softshell jacket from Swedish brand Haglöfs has been named a gold winner at the giant ISPO trade show in Munich.

The North Face scoops Munich trade show awards with backpack and softshell

An innovative backpack and a softshell jacket have won awards for The North Face at one of Europe’s biggest trade shows.

On test: Marmot Project Alpha Jacket

On test: Marmot Project Alpha Jacket Price: £180 Weight: 439g Fabric: shell, combination of panels of 100 per cent nylon; 53 per cent polyester, 38 per cent nylon, nine per cent Elastene.

On test: Sherpa Lithang jacket and Tsepun baselayer

Sherpa Adventure Gear Lithang 3-Layer Jacket Price: £200 Weight: 543g (men’s); 432g (women’s) Fabric: Polyester main body with polyester panels.