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Arc’teryx Rho Hybrid Half Zip Baselayer: versatile, comfortable and effective
The Rho Hybrid is a midweight baselayer that offers versatile warmth for cooler conditions, with clever zoned fabrics to give you the performance benefits of both synthetic fibres and natural merino wool
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Mammut Taiss Light Mid GTX review: featherlight agility
This is a seriously light B2 mountain boot that offers flexibility, feel and precision for technical terrain
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This outdoor shirt is a firestarter. Literally.
Plenty of garments claim to be hot, but the new Daily Driver Shirt from Terren actually comes with flint and tinder in the collar for sparking up camp fires
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Napapijri Northfarer Anorak: A high-performing insulated anorak perfect for snowsports
Napapijri’s popular Northfarer anorak gets a cold-weather makeover with synthetic insulation and a fleecy lining
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Berghaus Extrem MTN Guide Pro jacket: tough and protective winter-grade shell
A flagship waterproof hard shell from Berghaus’ technical Extrem mountain collection, the MTN Guide Pro jacket is designed for use in tough terrain and demanding conditions
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Lifesystems Hand Warmer XT review: keep your fingers warm on cold days
Does this rechargeable hand warmer do a good job in practice? Our Lifesystems Hand Warmer XT review puts it to the test
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Arc’teryx Acrux LT GTX hiking boot review: lightweight and precise
A cutting-edge alpine boot that climbs superbly, with plenty of technical feel and precision, whilst also being impressively lightweight
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Kathmandu NXT Level Bio Down jacket: a functional and flattering insulated coat
Kathmandu’s new down jacket stands out from the crowd thanks to its innovative biodegradable filling and fashion-forward fit
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Alpkit Whisper insulated camping mat: a lightweight 3-season sleeping pad for multiday backpacking escapades
Get a good night’s sleep on this comfortable camping mat, insulated to protect you from ground chill for most of the year
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Helly Hansen HP Foil Sailing Pants: wonderful waterproof trousers for boating
After storm-testing the Helly Hansen HP Foil pants, we reckon these are the best trousers for sailing, yachting and other boat-based shenanigans
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Made with materials used by NASA, this sleeping bag claims to work in -40°C… but does it?
We test a prototype Biigloo sleeping bag in subzero conditions, with very mixed results
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What new symbols would you add to Ordnance Survey maps?
British mapping agency seeks to improve the information provided on their maps to include bike repair shops, cafes, canoe launching points and more
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Suunto 9 Peak Pro review: A mighty GPS multisport watch
The Finnish brand’s most powerful offering yet, the Suunto 9 Peak Pro is a superb addition to your outdoor adventures
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I spent seven days with a virtual ski instructor
The Carv Digital Ski Coach kept me focused on technique rather than keeping up with friends – and it’s so easy to use
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Alpkit Soloist 1-person backpacking tent: a lightweight 3-season shelter for overnight and multiday adventures
Hit the trails and explore the moors with this small, niftily designed, lightweight 1-person tent
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Alpkit Pipedream 400 ultralight down 3-season sleeping bag: a warm and comfortable cocoon for backpackers
An impressively packable but super snug sleeping bag for adventures on the wild side for at least nine months of the year
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Salomon Cross Hike 2 Mid walking boot: A lightweight hiking boot with running-shoe levels of comfort
Salomon Cross Hike 2 Mid boots are great for fast-paced trail- and hill-walking from spring to autumn
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World’s largest hiking event series heads to the UK
A large-scale long-distance hiking event series is heading to England, but would you pay to go walking?
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Berghaus MTN Guide Hyper Alpha jacket: an alternative to layering?
The Berghaus MTN Guide Hyper Alpha jacket claims to take you to places you’ve never been before, in a whole new way… but does it?