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This is the home of our, erm, gear section. It's the place to find the latest news and advice on the outdoors kit front and check out Britain's best outdooors User Review System as well as our comprehensive site reviews. It's your online gateway to geardom...

Gear Features



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

	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...

	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.

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

	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.

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.

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

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

	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.

	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?

Gear News



	Haglöfs 2009 Packs - Scoop! - Published in GEAR A quick look at some ace-looking new packs from the Swedish outdoor brand.

	Haglöfs First With Adaptive Insoles - Published in GEAR From spring '09 Haglöfs footwear will come with a high spec, mouldable insole as standard.

	Richard Gear's Latest Answers - Published in GEAR Our man Gear answers questions on summer soft shell, retro Brashers and tent pitching.

	Solar-Powered DAB Radio Launches - Published in GEAR One for mild campers as Roberts launch the world's first solar-powered DAB radio.

	New From Nike ACG - Published in GEAR Limited edition jacket with native American textiles plus more for this autumn.

OM Reviews



	Berghaus Mach 24 Tested - Published in REVIEWS Lightweight daysac with an ingenious internal compression system reviewed.

	Gregory Packs Z25 Tested - Published in REVIEWS First review of Gregory's new all-round, multi-activity day pack.

	Alpkit SkyeHigh 400 - Tested - Published in REVIEWS A summer down bag for the price of a synthetic? Just how good can it be...

	Lightwave Fastpack 40 - First Look - Published in REVIEWS British brand launches lightweight pack with waterproofed seams.

	Berghaus Frontier Windshell Tested - Published in REVIEWS New from the Berghaus Ator range, we reckon it looks great, but does it perform?

Questions

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	Which soft shell jacket for summer use please?
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	Which good quality, lightweight sleeping bag that packs small?
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Shopping

	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.

	Ready To Leave A user friendly website with an extensive range of travel & outdoors equipment, including the complete range Vaude tents, rucksacks and sleeping bags. Next day delivery is available.

	Outdoor Megastore Welcome to the home of Stan, Outdoor Megastore, the clearance warehouse for many of Europe's leading outdoor suppliers. Thousands of lines at unbeatable prices, and honest descriptions to boot

	Outdoor kit Outdoorkit for outdoor people. All the major brands of outdoor clothing and equipment at the best prices backed up by a fully trained customer service team.

	Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports Over 70 years of retail experience, 13 stores and 4 free mail order catalogues a year. ellis-brigham.com is the UK's leading web retail partner for brands such as The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, & Lowe Alpine with over 2,000 products available online.

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