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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



	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.

	We have some winners! - Published in GEAR Check out who won the lesswet.com competition.

	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



	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?

	Buyers' Guides - Lightweight Packs - Published in GEAR Keen to lose the lard from you pack? We give you some pointers to help you find your way through the lightweight rucksack maze and out the other side with fresher legs.

Gear News



	Full Deuter Pack Range In Women's Versions - Published in GEAR Deuter's whole range is now available in 'SL' form, designed for women, by women.

	Crux Sleeping Bag Update - Published in GEAR New eVent-shelled sleeping bags use cunning new water resistant zip design.

	Happy Birthday Nikwax - Published in GEAR It's 30 years since Nick Brown prduced his first batch of wax in a discarded tea urn :-)

	Richard Gear's Latest Answers - Published in GEAR Our kit query king answers questions on fill power ratings, Gore-Tex Paclite and dressing for warm weather.

	'World's Lightest Self Inflating Mats' Launch - Published in GEAR British company claims new mats are the world's lightest self-inflating mattresses.

OM Reviews



	Lowe Alpine Multi Pitch Jacket Tested - Published in REVIEWS We check out Lowe Alpine's longstanding soft shell all-rounder.

	Brasher Calusa XCR - First Look - Published in REVIEWS Brasher goes multi-active with the new Calusa XCR shoe.

	The North Face Megamouth Tested - Published in REVIEWS The North Face's largest hydration pack gets a new back system for 2008.

	Aldi's £25 Boots - Quick Look - Published in REVIEWS Are they rubbish then? We take a look at the 25-quid boot with Vibram sole unit...

	The North Face Triumph Anorak - First Look - Published in REVIEWS First impressions of probably the lightest waterproof top in the world...

Questions

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Hot Questions:
	What are the disadvantages of Gore-Tex Paclite fabric if any?
	What do different down fill power ratings mean in real world use?
	What fabrics should I be wearing for warm weather hiking, how about cotton?
	Help, I washed my waterproof trousers in detergent, can I make them bead again?
	What gear for supported trekking in the Pyrenees?
	Mountain Equipment Changabang or something else?
	Can you provide a comparison of Gore-Tex Paclite, Pro Shell and eVent fabrics?
	I'm looking for a low temperature rated synthetic sleeping bag, can you help?
	How do I customise my pack frame to suit my back?
	What windshield for a Pocket Rocket and can I sleep in my Blizzard Bag in a tent?
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Shopping

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	Onward and Outward We are currently doing 15% of all Mountain Equipment Jackets Tents etc. Free Shipping. Great deals on all boots and shoes from Meindl Scarpa and Merrell. Now stocking a great range from Royal Robbins. We aim to despatch on day of ordering.

	Alpkit We design, source and sell our products directly to you. There is no secret to our recipie, we are just giving our customers what they want.. good product at reasonable prices, the good service comes for free.

	Winwood Outdoor We don't care if you hike 'Fast and light' or 'Slow and light' as long as you're LIGHT. We are making the best ultralight hiking equipment on the planet available to you at the best price possible. Ultralight is about comfort on the move.

	Ryedale Rambler Ryedale Rambler for all your walking and outdoor needs. Friendly, expert advice and sales – by web, telephone or in our Pickering shop – from people who actually wear the gear.

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