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Vollebak has made the world's most overengineered belt, and its buckle has a surprising NASA connectionThe £2,000 accessory uses an extraordinary metal developed for extreme conditions
By Matt Kollat Published
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Patagonia has completely reinvented one of its cold-water essentials with a little help from Japanese innovationScientific heat mapping and recycled materials make Patagonia's latest wetsuits its most ambitious yet
By Matt Kollat Published
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The North Face just dropped an enormous new winter collection with plenty of GORE-TEX options, but it's the everyday accessories that steal the showTNF’s new collection goes well beyond the slopes
By Matt Kollat Published
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Puma has taken running shoe innovation to ridiculous new heights with its latest carbon-plated supershoeTwo carbon plates and a design that goes beyond racing regulations
By Matt Kollat Published
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GORE-TEX's futuristic boot material is 40% lighter than leather and promises impressive durability, and I want it in my hiking boots nowExtraGUARD could offer a glimpse of the future of outdoor footwear
By Matt Kollat Published
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Leatherman's early Black Friday sale is here, with up to half price off on some of its most iconic multitools ever madeThe American multitool specialist is getting an early start on the shopping season
By Matt Kollat Published
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I can't believe Garmin's Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED is already in a clearance sale, and it's £200 cheaperOne of Garmin's most advanced adventure smartwatches has landed in Cotswold Outdoor's clearance section
By Matt Kollat Published
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T3 at 30: 10 innovations that changed the way we get activeFrom organic cotton to GPS watches, these are the ideas that have reshaped the active world over the past 30 years
By Matt Kollat Published
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Tonal's futuristic home gym gets a stunning makeover, and there's more to it than a fresh coat of paintThe Glacier adds a mirror-like display and clever storage upgrades to the AI-powered strength-training machine
By Matt Kollat Published
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Forget Dyson CameraJet, this futuristic electric screwdriver automatically identifies screws with its built-in camera, and I'm absolutely here for itArrowmax's clever new tool takes the guesswork out of precision repairs
By Matt Kollat Published
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I've been tracking Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra price, and this early Black Friday deal is hard to ignoreSamsung's rugged flagship smartwatch is £250 off at Amazon
By Matt Kollat Published
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Montbell's new ultralight fleece weighs barely 100g, and it might just be the perfect hiking upgrade for 2026The Japanese outdoor specialist's latest layering innovation is ridiculously light
By Matt Kollat Published
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Fenix TK15R EDC Torch review: Handheld powerhouse with inventive sensor-controlled brightnessIntelligent illumination that adapts to the task in hand
By Derek Adams Published
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Material displays are here and I want one in my sleeve instead of a smartwatchThis turns ordinary clothing into a display, complete with touch controls
By Luke Edwards Published
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Who knew a screwdriver could be this interesting? Ant Design's Apex V2 makes a good case for dedicated EDC toolsA compact screwdriver that puts interchangeable bits right where you need them
By Matt Kollat Published
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ASICS has found a way to make its famously plush running shoes even softer with an all-new cushioning technologyThe GEL-NIMBUS 29 gets a new foam, improved cushioning, a redesigned outsole and more
By Matt Kollat Published
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Patagonia's “madly comfy” fleece that one happy owner calls the “best piece of clothing” they own is only £84 right nowThe Lightweight Synchilla® Snap-T® Fleece Pullover is £36 cheaper at Patagonia
By Matt Kollat Published
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It looks like a fidget toy, but this tiny pocket gadget has a lightweight titanium construction and a built-in tuning forkThe LAUTIE Shuffle Pro is one for those with busy fingers
By Matt Kollat Published
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Hoka rival running company from the US is growing at an astonishing rate, and there's more to comeAltra is gaining serious momentum, and it's setting its sights on an even bigger market
By Matt Kollat Published
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Peak Performance revives its iconic '90s ski gear with GORE-TEX and NASA-developed insulationThe Swedish outdoor brand celebrates 40 years with retro designs and cutting-edge insulation
By Matt Kollat Published
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The James Brand just made its already gorgeous pocket knives and multitools even more desirable with one simple changeFive familiar EDC essentials have just been given a seriously good-looking autumn makeover
By Matt Kollat Published
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I thought this Garmin adventure watch was a bargain at £200, but it's somehow even cheaper nowThe Garmin Instinct 2X Solar is down to just £180 ahead of Black Friday
By Matt Kollat Published
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I asked GORE-TEX why trail runners avoid waterproof shoes, and its answer made more sense than I expectedWaterproof running shoes have their place, but knowing when to wear them makes all the difference
By Matt Kollat Published
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Ultralight camping gear specialist Helinox has been making incredible outdoor clothing right under our noses, and nobody told meWait, Helinox makes jackets now?
By Matt Kollat Published
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YETI's latest colour drop is a camouflage lover's dream, with 33 products getting the military-inspired treatmentFrom coffee cups to coolers, nothing is safe from the camo treatment
By Matt Kollat Published
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Arc’teryx Sperro SV review: A groundbreaking mountain shell (with a price to match)The future of mountain gear looks promising. And expensive.
By Matt Kollat Published
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Forget trail runners, approach shoes are the outdoor footwear trend you should know about in 2026Climbing-inspired footwear is having a moment, and there's more to it than good looks
By Matt Kollat Published
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Nike ACG teams up with Helinox for its latest outdoor collection, and the results are seriously lightweightThree pieces, two outdoor icons, barely any weight.
By Matt Kollat Published
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Arc'teryx brings back one of its most iconic jackets after 25 years, complete with its legendary curved zipThe Sidewinder is back
By Matt Kollat Published
