Gear

Anti-allergen certification for Trangoworld self-inflating mattresses

Trangoworld self-inflating mattresses come with internationally recognised anti-allergenic certification.

19 November 2012

On test: Helly Hansen Odin Rapide Softshell

Helly Hansen Odin Rapide Softshell Price: £110 Weight: 540g Breathable softshell, material: outer, 90 per cent polyester; 10 per cent Elastene.

01 November 2012

Gregory Z35 pack has new airflow system for back ventilation

Rucksack specialist brand Gregory has updated its Z35 pack with a redesigned CrossFlo DTS system to provide cooling air flow across the back without sacrificing positive load transfer of weight to the hips.

26 October 2012

Sprayway Reactor and Firebird jackets offer warmth and minimum weight

What little memories of summer are fading fast and the days – and nights – are cooling. Sprayway has two new jackets to keep walkers and outdoo...

16 October 2012

Quick test: EcoVessel Aqua Vessel Ultra Lite filter water bottle

EcoVessel Aqua Vessel Ultra Lite filter water bottle £24.95 Made from: Tritan plastic Colours: boulder blue, khaki, violet Capacity: 750ml Dimensions: 24cm tall; 7.6cm diameter at base Country of manufacture: China You’ve been working hard pushing up that hill.

02 October 2012

PHD offers outdoor fans the chance to design a custom jacket like Ranulph's

A British clothing manufacturer is offering outdoor enthusiasts the chance of designing their own jackets.

01 October 2012

New Berghaus Cristallo softshell is aimed at winter users

Berghaus has a new softshell jacket out for the autumn-winter season. The Cristallo men’s jacket is cut to a longer length than others in the bra...

27 September 2012

Vango takes first steps into outdoor footwear market with new range

Vango, best known for its tents, has stepped into the outdoor footwear market with the launch of a range at the recent Outdoor Trade Show.

25 September 2012

Drywarmers offer high-tech way to dry out wet boots

Soggy, smelly boots are a habitual hazard for walkers in Britain. Over a year, a fair proportion of outdoor trips to the UK countryside are likely ...

18 September 2012

On test: Sidas Drywarmer boot driers

Sidas Drywarmer boot drying system Price: £25 Country of manufacture: China Let’s face it: wet boots are pretty much unavoidable for British walkers.

11 November 2012

KEEN offers two waterproof lightweight boot models for new season

One new and one upgraded boot have been unveiled by KEEN. New for the autumn winter season is the Bryce Mid WP, a light mid-cut hiking boot which K...

26 October 2012

Trangoworld unveils TRX range of high-end trousers for extreme conditions

Spanish brand Trangoworld has unveiled a range of high-end trousers aimed at those facing extreme conditions.

22 October 2012

Vivobarefoot Synth Hiker boot offers minimalist approach to walking

Vivobarefoot, a pioneer brand in minimalist ‘barefoot’ shoes, has introduced a new walking boot aimed at walkers tackling off-road routes and aggressive terrain.

16 October 2012

Footbeds, filters and Force Ten's latest: the final update from the Outdoor Trade Show

There were goodies galore at the recent Outdoor Trade Show at Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. We continue our look ahead to bring you some of the novel...

02 October 2012

Craghoppers introduces new range of baselayers

Manchester-based outdoor brand Craghoppers has unveiled its new base layers for the autumn and winter season.

27 September 2012

Craghoppers Reiko jacket features four-way stretch Gore-Tex

Craghoppers is stretching jacket innovation with its new top of the range Reiko jacket. The waterproof features, for the first time, its four-way s...

25 September 2012

Helly Hansen gloves keep hands warm while operating mobile gadgets

Time was when the hillgoer just needed a pair of gloves to keep his or her hands warm and dry. But with the increase in use of gadgetry such as mob...

19 September 2012

More goodies heading to the shops: new gear from the Outdoor Trade Show

Continuing our tour of the Outdoor Trade Show’s offerings, we take a look at the glittering stands of some of the top brands whose clothing, footwear, gear and gadgets will be appearing in shops to tempt outdoor fans in the coming months.

16 September 2012

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