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Haglöfs Demon Jacket Tested
We check out the Swedish outdoor brand's beautifully-cut, wind and water-resistant all-round outdoor soft shell jacket - but is there something missing up top?
31 August 2006
Berghaus Women's Freeflow 30 Tested
We take a look at a women's-specific daysac from Berghaus, featuring the Freeflow back system, and find it a pretty good all-round day walking pack at a nice price.
30 August 2006
X-Undergear Tested
We check out the Italian-made baselayers that put the tech into technical with claims of reduced mucle vibration, arm-pit air conditioning and improved physical performance. Can you believe the hype?
24 August 2006
Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 - First Look
OM routes editor Dave Mycroft took Big Agnes's ultra-lightweight two-person tent to Ireland for trial by Atlantic storms, how did it manage the wind and rain?
24 August 2006
Petzl Meteor III Helmet Tested
At a mere 235g, the Petzl Meteor III is the lightest climbing helmet to pass CE standards. Find out how it shaped up in action.
23 August 2006
Paramo Third Element - First Look
Is it a gilet? Is it a jacket? Is it some sort of weird, perverted bolero? Or is it all those things? We take a look at Paramo's second take on a modular shell jacket. Interesting stuff...
17 August 2006
Lafuma Trek Tech Boot - First Look
Are two laces better than one? We try out Lafuma's mountain walking and trekking boot with its snowboarding-derived double-lacing arrangement.
17 August 2006
Macpac Torlesse 60 - Tested
The new Torlesse range from Macpac is aimed at trekkers and backpackers looking for Macpac's traditional values of durability and weather resistance at a more affordable price. Does it hit the target?
17 August 2006
Asolo Powermatic 250 Nubuck - First Look
Asolo is undergoing something of a renaissance right now, we take a look at a sturdy but comfortable nubuck mountain-walking boot that eschews a waterproof / breathable liner in favour of breathability.
10 August 2006
GoLite C-Thru Liteweight Zip Top Tested
We check out GoLite's lightweight, hot weather-friendly baselayer in some of the hottest conditions of the year and come away very impressed.
02 August 2006
Osprey Aether 70 Tested
We take Osprey's medium load backpacking / mountaineering light pack for a spin. Does it live up to the brand's excellent reputation?
27 July 2006
Keen Venice H2 Hybrid Tested
Summer time and the living is, well, a young person's fancy turns to thoughts of cool, well-ventilated sandals and hybrids like Keen's fabric-uppered Venice H2.
27 July 2006
Go Climb - Quick Book Review
New from DK is a combined book and DVD put together by guide Nigel Shepherd and covering the basics from equipment through to climbing techniques.
21 July 2006
Merrell Edge - First Look
Our first impressions of Merrell's new take on the scrambling / sticky approach shoe concept, we didn't like the laces though, far too bright...
19 July 2006
The North Face Women's Ray 20 Pack Tested
This week's female-specific gear review looks at The North Face's Ray 20 pack. It's light, well-ventilated, and not too pricey...
19 July 2006
Paramo Ladies' Azuma Vent Trousers Tested
Paramo's Ladies' Azuma Vent trousers have taken an upgrade this season, with the addition of the air vents. As keeping cool is something of a priority right now, we tried them out...
12 July 2006
The North Face Diad Jacket - First Look
Our first impressions of the impressively lightweight Diad waterproof, breathable shell jacket which tips the scales at just over 200 grammes and fits into a pint mug...
29 June 2006
Hi-Tec Sierra V-Lite Fastpack WP Tested
Light, comfortable and at a good price with an impressive specification, we take a look at the latest in Hi-Tec's award-winning V-Lite range of lightweight boots.
29 June 2006
Rab Baltoro Lite Tested
We take a look at Rab's 400-gramme odd summer weight softshell jacket with an interesting mix of Polartec fabrics promising a good combination of protection and breathability.
22 June 2006
The North Face Hedgehog XCR - First Look
Running shoe technology meets trail shoe practicality in The North Face's new for 2006 fast movers' foot wear.
22 June 2006
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