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Gear Features



	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

	New From The North Face - Spring '08 - Published in GEAR Camo hydration packs, new lightweight day sacs and their first fell-running shoe all hitting the shops about now. - 28/3/08

Gear News



	Schoeller / Mammut Launch Smart Fabrics - Published in GEAR Black clothing that stays cool in the sun plus a waterproof membrane that changes structure according to temperature... - 24/7/08

	New Lightweight Osprey Pack Scoop! - Published in GEAR Award-winning packs weigh less but without sacrificing comfort, features or load-carrying punch. - 24/7/08

	The North Face Bags Innovation Awards - Published in GEAR An innovative tent and a cunning reversible jacket land prizes for The North Face. - 23/7/08

	Richard Gear's Latest Answers - Published in GEAR Wet weather tents, blisters between the toes and rugged prescription glasses this week... - 22/7/08

	Richard Gear's Latest Answers - Published in GEAR Richard on tents and hydrostatic head, sleeping bag liners and recycled polyester. - 18/7/08

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



	Inov8 Mudsoc 36 - Tested - Published in REVIEWS We check out the anatomically develeoped socks from the lightweight footwear folk. - 24/7/08

	Bridgedale X-Hale Trailhead Tested - Published in REVIEWS We've been hammering two pairs of Bridgedale's fast-moving socks for a year, how did they do? - 24/7/08

	Berghaus Phobic Stable Endure - First Look - Published in REVIEWS Lightweight, stable and grippy trail-running or lightweight walking shoe reviewed. - 17/7/08

	Haglöfs Ace L - Tested - Published in REVIEWS Cracking, fast-moving all-rounder that won't take on a life of its own when the going gets bumpy. - 16/7/08

	Berghaus Women's Ator Pressure Jacket Reviewed - Published in REVIEWS Ator jackets are known for their style, but how does this one perform on the hill? - 14/7/08

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