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Gear Features



	Close Up - Osprey Mutant Pack - Published in GEAR Up close and personal with the features on Osprey's new technical mountain pack. - 12/8/08

	Gearblog - Crossover And Proud Of It! - Published in GEAR The outdoor industry's dirty cross-dressing secrets revealed... - 22/7/08

	Scarpa Cristallo And Mescalito Compared - Published in GEAR Chip off the old block? We pit Scarpa's new scrambling boot against the original... - 12/6/08

	Shopping Tips - Day Packs - Published in GEAR Hands on shop floor advice if you're buying a day sac - a bad one can ruin your day, so pay attention now... - 16/5/08

	Shopping Tips - Mountain Shell Jackets - Published in GEAR Our latest shopping savvy guide tells you how to try on a shell jacket and make sure it works for you. - 30/4/08

	Shopping Tips - Outdoors Footwear - Published in GEAR Shopping for outdoor boots or shoes? Here's what you need to know to get it right. - 24/4/08

	What's New This Spring? - '08 Gear Round-Up - Published in GEAR Take a look at the pick of this spring's range, from all the top brands, in one bumper round-up. - 6/4/08

	New From The North Face - Autumn 2008 - Published in GEAR Down-filled, camo pattern tent mules and lots more besides coming later this year. - 31/3/08

Gear News



	HI-TEC's ionmask On YouTube... - Published in GEAR See new waterproofing technology in streaming digital action... - 27/8/08

	GPS Basics Explained - Published in GEAR What is GPS and how does it work? Welcome to our Ultimate Guide to GPS. - 27/8/08

	Richard Gear's Latest Answers - Published in GEAR Our Q and A man answers questions on GoLite packs, Gore or eVent and stubby sleeping mats. - 21/8/08

	Black Diamond Via Ferrata Kits For 2009 - Published in GEAR US hardware specialists announce not one, but two via ferrata protection kits. - 21/8/08

	Brasher New Kit - Official Pics - Published in GEAR Proper studio shots of Brashers neat new footwear for spring 2009. - 21/8/08

Buyers' Guides



	Buyer's Guide - Lightweight Day Packs - Published in GEAR What to look for if you're in the market for a featherweight kit hauler. - 8/7/08

	Buyers' Guide - Air Back Daypacks - Published in GEAR Tired of hot, sweaty back syndrome in summer, it's air backs to the rescue time :-) - 30/5/07

	Buyers' Guide - Lightweight Footwear - Published in GEAR Looking to lighten your footload? Our guide to lighter shoes, boots and sandals. - 2/5/07

	Buyers' Guide -Baselayer Tops - Published in GEAR Say no to damp cotton tee shirts and yes to, well, what? We help you stay dry and comfortable on the hill. - 14/3/07

	Buyers' Guide - Insulated Clothing - Published in GEAR When the going gets gnarly, the gnarly get insulated, but should you be going for down or synthetic fillings and what other features should you be looking at come buying time? - 2/11/06

OM Reviews



	Garmin Geko 201 Tested - Published in REVIEWS Garmin's affordable entry level GPS unit tested. - 28/8/08

	Garmin Geko 101 Tested - Published in REVIEWS It might be officially dead, but the Geko 101 is still out there - entry level GPS tested. - 28/8/08

	Raichle Women's Mt Envy Boot Reviewed - Published in REVIEWS A Via Ferrata boot with a taste for scrambling and crampons too... - 20/8/08

	Merrell Women's Chameleon Arc XCR Tested - Published in REVIEWS A bog, a boulder and a bundle of hikes later, how did these sturdy women's trail shoes fare? - 13/8/08

	ViewRanger Software Tested - Published in REVIEWS Turn your mobile phone into a GPS with on-screen digital mapping software and lots more. - 7/8/08

Questions

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Shopping

	Craghoppers Outdoor and travel brand Craghoppers are famous for their KIWI trousers but their new AW range includes much more than that - from state-of-the-art eVENT waterproofs through to soft shells and winter travel clothing.

	The Complete Outdoors Only 10 mins from Junction 20 M25, huge car-park,open 7 days. Outside tent display. TENT VIDEO CLIPS on website. Biggest range of PARAMO in the UK. "Retailer of the Year - South East 2004" Outdoor Industry Awards.

	Stewardsons Outdoor Clothing Our Unique friendly Cumbrian service is the key to our success. Well, that and fast, free delivery, and low prices across the board. Click on in, we know you'll like it...

	Outdoor Warehouse We specialise in lite-weight outdoor clothing and equipment. Whether you are 16 or 60, if you lighten your load then you can go further for longer, or enjoy what you used to without the discomfort of a heavy sac. Drop in online to lighten your load today.

	Snow + Rock A specialist sports retailer operating from eight strategically placed shops around the United Kingdom. Snow + Rock Direct is the home shopping and internet service which aims to provide the best specialist leisure service in the market.

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