Gear

Gender-specific Osprey Xenith and Xena rucksacks aimed at distance trekkers

Osprey's new large-capacity packs are aimed at long-distance trekkers and come in different versions for women and men.

07 February 2013

Sidas insoles will ease the pain for Sir Ranulph Fiennes's Coldest Journey

Outdoors footwear specialist Sidas has stepped in to help adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes complete one of the toughest challenges ever attempted.

01 February 2013

Two trailrunning shoe models unveiled by Karrimor

Karrimor, the venerable old British brand that can trace its origins to 1946 when it started making bicycle bags, is now owned by Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct group.

30 January 2013

brasher's Fellmaster boot makes the grade for Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Boot brand brasher has received the seal of approval for one of its models from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

23 January 2013

Osprey and Brunton aim their new gear at technology users

There will be more innovation on show in Munich when Osprey reveals a series of rucksacks aimed at the ‘urbanite’.

14 January 2013

Helly Hansen adds trail-running gear to its spring collection

Fast-moving outdoor fans are catered for with Helly Hansen’s additions to its spring 2013 training collection.

10 January 2013

On test: Zamberlan Baffin GT RR WL boots

Zamberlan Baffin GT RR Price: £185 Weight per pair: 1,560g (size 42) Sizes: European 38 to 48 (approx UK 5 to 12½) Material: 2.4mm to 2.6mm Hydrobloc Nabuk leather with Gore-Tex Performance Comfort Footwear waterproof membrane Colour: espresso Country of manufacture: Italy This boot is the updated version of the Baffin, and is aimed firmly at British hillwalkers, based on the wider Vibram Darwin WL sole, developed to accommodate Zamberlan’s new ZWL wider last.

16 December 2012

On test: brasher Hillmaster II GTX boots

brasher Hillmaster II GTX Price: £150 Weight per pair (men’s size 9) 1,482g; (women’s size 5) 1,174g Sizes: men’s 7 to 14 (all half sizes except 12½ and 13½) ;women’s 3 to 9 (including halves) Material: 2.2mm to 2.4mm full-grain leather with Gore-Tex Performance Comfort Footwear waterproof membrane Colour: chocolate Country of manufacture: China What do you want from a walking boot.

26 November 2012

Sherpa Adventure Gear unveils its Nepal-style winter outdoor range

Nepalese gear brand Sherpa Adventure Gear has unveiled its range for the winter season, from waterproof shell jackets to base layers.

21 November 2012

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.

03 February 2013

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.

31 January 2013

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.

29 January 2013

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.

15 January 2013

Eider and Marmot unveil Polartec Alpha jackets ahead of ISPO trade show

Outdoor gear manufacturers are giving a tantalising glimpse of some of their upcoming goodies ahead of one of Europe’s biggest trade shows.

14 January 2013

Marmot jackets among first to use Polartec's new breathable Alpha insulation

A brand new synthetic insulation fabric will start appearing in outdoor gear later this year. Polartec’s Alpha is, according to the company, focu...

04 January 2013

Spiro Bodyfit compression baselayer claims to increase muscle performance

They grace the bodies of all sorts of athletes, from Olympians to rugby prop forwards, and now compression garments are on offer for outdoor enthusiasts.

16 December 2012

On test: Patagonia Capilene 4 Expedition Weight Bottoms

On test: Patagonia Capilene 4 Expedition Weight Bottoms Price: £70 Weight: 153g men's; 130g women's Fabric: Polartec Power Dry High Efficiency, 91 per cent polyester; nine per cent Spandex Colours: Forge Grey or Black (men's), Nickel/Grey or Black (women's) Sizes: XS to XL Country of manufacture: Colombia We’ve had these baselayer bottoms for a couple of months but only now, with the onset of cold conditions, are we able to put them to the test properly.

25 November 2012

Anti-allergen certification for Trangoworld self-inflating mattresses

Self-inflating mattresses from Spanish outdoor brand Trangoworld have been certified to an international standard guaranteeing their anti-allergenic qualities.

19 November 2012

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