Gear
On test: AKU Superalp GTX boots reviewed
Designed for long-distance load-carrying treks, the AKU boots combine comfort with stability...
On test: walking poles reviewed
Walking poles are useful in spreading the load and aiding stability when walking. A well adjusted pair of poles can be used to take some of the strain...
Polartec's new Power Air fabric sheds five times fewer fibres than similar material
Outdoors textile company Polartec has unveiled a new fabric it says will cut down on the shedding of fibres.
PrimaLoft follows insulation innovation with new biodegradable fabric
Hot on the heels of its announcement on a new biodegradable recycled insulation material, PrimaLoft has unveiled its latest development: a biodegradable fabric.
PrimaLoft unveils its 'gamechanger' Bio insulation, recycled and biodegradable
The company that supplies synthetic insulation to some of the top outdoor brands has unveiled a new biodegradable version of its product.
On test: Hoka One One Torrent shoe reviewed
Price: £100 Colour: green Weight: 558g/pair (size 9½) Construction: synthetic material and mesh uppers Rubber outsole and TPU rand Country of manufacture: Vietnam Sole stiffness: 3/10 Waterproofing: none Women’s version: yes Sizes: men’s 6½-14½ (40-50); women’s 3½-9½ (36-44) The Torrent has been designed for trailrunning, with Hoka One One saying the shoe offers both the brand’s renowned underfoot cushioning while retaining the feel and agility to cope with the uneven ground likely to be encountered on the trail.
Summer's nearly over - welcome to spring 2019
How to predict what’s going to be in the outdoor shops next year? When we dug out the grough crystal ball things were as hazy as Ben Nevis’s su...
On test: Montane Halogen 25 rucksack reviewed
Price: £80 Weight: 868g Colour: black Capacity: 25 litres Country of manufacture: Vietnam This daypack from Montane is ideal for summer trips to the hills or countryside, with a capacity that will swallow all you’re likely to need for day in the great outdoors.
On test: Pacsafe Dry 15L Anti-theft Portable Safe reviewed
Price: £179.90 Weight: 1,176g Colour: pale brown Country of manufacture: China Pacsafe is probably best known in the outdoor world for its anti-theft backpack protectors, but the brand also has an extensive range of bags and rucksacks designed with protection against crime.
On test: Lowa Locarno GTX Lo shoe reviewed
Price: £140 Country of manufacture: Slovakia Weight: 990g/pair Colour: brown Sizes: men’s 7-13; women’s 4-8 The Locarno GTX Lo is, in Lowa’s words, where lifestyle meets outdoor.
Grough's great big Christmas gift guide to goodies for the outdoor fan
December is now upon us, so we think it’s safe to mention the c-word now. What to buy the outdoor fanatic who already has a cupboard full of clot...
On test: lightweight waterproof jackets reviewed
You want to protect yourself from the wind and the rain, but you don’t want to add a huge amount to your kit’s weight.
On test: camp foods reviewed
One of the delights of reaching the end of a day’s activity on the hills is the anticipation of replacing all that expended energy with a tasty meal in the comfort of your camp.
Kendal Mountain Festival visitors will be able to step into giant ThermoPlume snowglobe
Visitors to Kendal Mountain Festival later this year will be offered the chance to step into a giant snowglobe.
On test: lightweight camping stoves reviewed
You’ve spent the day on the trail or on the hill, got to your campsite and the tent’s up. One of the joys of the great outdoors is that meal at...
On test: technical t-shirts reviewed
When the sun’s out and you’re heading for the hills, you need a top that’s going to keep you at the right temperature and provide the comfort necessary to enjoy your trip into the countryside.
On test: MSR Elixir 1 tent reviewed
Price: £200 Weight: 2,048g Material: inner, 40 denier ripstop nylon/20 denier nylon mesh; fly, 68 denier ripstop polyester with polyurethane and 1,500mm HH waterproofing Packed size: 48cm x 16cm Colour: grey/red Country of manufacture: Vietnam The Elixir 1 is a new addition to MSR’s range of backpacking tents.
On test: softshell jackets reviewed
It could be argued a softshell jacket is a solution looking for a problem. But we find them very useful in those marginal conditions where you migh...
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