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About GEAR

This is the home of our, erm, gear section - the place to find the latest news and advice on the outdoors kit front. Check out the editor’s comprehensive gear reviews and what users are saying in the gear user review system. Or, easier still, just search for a particular outdoors brand or product here.

Buyers' Guides



	Summer Kit - Buyers' Guide - Published in GEAR A quick look at what to look for in clothing and equipment for the summer hills. - 9/7/10

	Summer Footwear and Equipment - Published in GEAR A quick look at what to look for in clothing and equipment for the summer hills. - 9/7/10

	Buyer's Guide - Women's Specific Packs - Published in GEAR Everything you need to know about female friendly rucksacs and daypacks - and it's not just about baby blue and pink fabrics... - 15/6/10

	- Published in GEAR Everything you need to know about female friendly rucksacs and daypacks - and it's not just about baby blue and pink fabrics... - 15/6/10

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Gear News



	New UK-made Lightweight Stoves Launch - Published in GEAR New multi-fuel designs and titanium upgrades from backpackinglight.co.uk - 6/2/12

	New Review - Smartwool Midweight Hoody - Published in GEAR We check out Smartwool's unsual hooded winter base-layer top. - 6/2/12

	Aquapac Launches iPad Case - Published in GEAR Fully waterproof case allows fully functional outdoor use in safety. - 2/2/12

	New Review - Columbia Omni Heat Base Layer - Published in GEAR Columbia's unusual silver-dotted, reflective base layer tested. - 2/2/12

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Gear Features



	Weekend Mountain Weather Outlook - Published in GEAR All the outdoor weather info you need - this weekend, when air masses collide... snow? - 3/2/12

	Weekend Mountain Weather Outlook - Published in GEAR All the weather info you need to plan your outdoors weekend with added dog. - 27/1/12

	Weekend Mountain Weather Outlook - Published in GEAR All the weather info you need to plan your outdoors weekend - with added verglas... - 20/1/12

	Get A Grip On Snow And Ice - Published in GEAR Pondering crampons or mini-crampons for the winter snow? Here's some basic advice to help you make the right choice from naked boots though to spikes. - 9/12/11

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Gear Reviews



	Walsh Spirit Peak - Review - Published in REVIEWS We check out the new trail-running shoe from fell-running specialists, Walsh. - 17/3/10

	Just In - Zamblerlan Steep GT - Published in REVIEWS New for review all-round mountain walking and trekking boot from iconic Italian brand. - 11/3/10

	Just In - Camelbak Omega Deluxe - Published in REVIEWS New hydration reservoir featuring innovative digital Flow Meter to keep track of your fluid intake. - 11/3/10

	Just In - Teva Itunda - Published in REVIEWS New for review, Teva's award-winning water and trail sandal with toe protection. - 8/3/10

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