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Gear Features



	The Squeezebox Files - Published in GEAR Captain Paranoia lifts the foil lid on his ingenious self-made lightweight cooking system. - 27/10/08

	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

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Gear News



	New Lightweight Boots From Salomon - Published in GEAR With 4D Advanced Chassis based on the classic XA Pro running shoe design. - 8/1/09

	Latest From Crux - Published in GEAR eVent-shelled down, properly waterproof zips and a new shell from specialist climbing brand. - 17/12/08

	Lightwave's Latest Pack - Published in GEAR The Wildtrek weighs just 1500 grammes, but is designed to carry 20 kilos in comfort. - 16/12/08

	New From Lowe Alpine 2009 - Published in GEAR Scoop look at what's coming your way from Lowe Alpine early next year. - 16/12/08

	Gregory Packs '09 Sneak Peek - Published in GEAR We check out Gregory's new packs, due in the shops next February. - 11/12/08

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Buyers' Guides



	Buyers' Guide - Lightweight Insulation - Published in GEAR Lightweight fleece, shelled fleece, synthetic fibre or down? Your guide to the insulation shopping jungle... - 28/10/08

	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

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OM Reviews



	Berghaus Arete 35 Pack - Tested - Published in REVIEWS We check out Berghaus's latest Arete for mountaineers on a budget. - 8/1/09

	Scarpa New Manta GSb Tested - Published in REVIEWS We check out the latest, lighter, lower incarnation of Scarpa's classic winter mountain boot. - 8/1/09

	Women's GoLite Adrenaline 0 Sleeping Bag Tested - Published in REVIEWS 800-fill down, sub 1.2kg, and warm to -18 degrees ... what did we make of GoLite's Adrenaline sleeping bags? - 7/1/09

	Berghaus Temperance Jacket Tested - Published in REVIEWS Lightweight mountaineering jacket with possibly the best helmet-compatible hood we've ever used. - 6/1/09

	Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket Tested - Published in REVIEWS We take a look at Rab's acid-hued, ultra-lightweight, micro-baffled down-filled jacket. - 5/1/09

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Shopping

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	Alpkit Alpkit outdoor gear - sleepings bags, self-inflating mats and equipment for alpine activities including climbing, camping, mountaineering and trekking

	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.

	Taunton Leisure We are an independently owned family run business, which is run by father and son Chris and Simon Clark who have in excess of 25 years experience in retailing outdoor equipment.

	Anquet Maps Anquet v06 is the preeminent digital mapping, route planning and GPS navigation product. Used by hikers, ramblers, adventure racers, mountaineers, cyclists, mountain bikers, outdoor professionals...

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