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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.

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

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



	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



	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?

	Mountain Equipment Astron Hoody - First Look - Published in REVIEWS We check out ME's new warm weather friendly Powershield soft shell.

	Lowe Alpine Peak Jacket - First Look - Published in REVIEWS A 400-gramme alpine shell with all the trimmings for £120 - too good to be true?

Questions

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	Which soft shell jacket for summer use please?
	Do you have pitching instructions for my godforsaken, ancient tent?
	What happened to Brasher's plans to revive the original Hillmaster boot?
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	My guaranteed waterproof boots all leak after a year, am I just unlucky?
	Which good quality, lightweight sleeping bag that packs small?
	Which lightweight waterproof overtrousers would you recommend for summer use?
	Help me stop my feet from blistering...
	Which basic GPS unit should I choose?
	What's the difference between the Camelbak UnBottle and the Omega Reservoir?
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Shopping

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	Hike-Lite Spend over £50 and get a set of 3 taped dry bags worth £20.00 FREE

	Camping World Camping World aims to provide our customers with the best-priced, highest quality family camping equipment available. We know that there is a real need for a trustworthy, reputable company that can offer the leading brands at competitive prices.

	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.

	Fat Face Hunt down the perfect wave, ski from dawn till dusk, shed your 9 to 5 skin… because when all is said and done… Better a bad day on the slopes than a good day in the office.

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