conventional andcontemporary looking boots.Again we won't go into loads of detail as the new stuff isn't outuntil next year, but in an interesting victory for aesthetics, thevery effective, but rather hideous Superlite (which we alwaysmisspell) is joined by a

Most of the year wearing the right clothing on the hills is a matter ofcomfort and enjoyment, but in winteryour clothing system becomes a lot more than that, getting it rightcould be the difference between a tough but enjoyable day in themountains

Haglöfs - New For This AutumnHaglöfs - New For This AutumnMore OM time travel, this time off into the future for a quick look at what's new from Swedish brand Haglöfs for this autumn/winter, 2011 – in other words, stuff that'll be in the shops from

We popped up to see the nice people at the Original Mountain MarathonCompany yesterday, for a sneak look at their new kit outlater this year including new lightweight eVent waterproof shells andsome neat-looking lightweight insulation.As we reported

, so whenthey asked us along for tea and a stottie plus a look at what's newfor this winter and a quick peek at next year's new kit as well, wegot on our - virtual - bikes and headed down to MHW HQ in Oakham.So what's up the beautifully

We spent Valentine's Day smooching with some interesting new LoweAlpine kit for later this year. We're the first UK journalists to see what's up Lowe's sleeve forthis September and you're the first readers to, well, read about itand see the pics too

Berghaus Revamps BioflexBerghaus Revamps BioflexThis is part two of a quick whisk through the recent OutDoor trade show in Germany where the top brands show off their new kit for spring 2012 - you find Part One here - we'll being you more details

OutDoor 2012 - Day TwoOutDoor 2012 - Day TwoFollowing on from our Day One round-up from this year's OutDoor trade show in Germany, here's a collection of highlights from our second day of gazing into the spring 2013 future of gear. It's mostly kit

next year. So, without further ado, here it is... Part three tofollow shortly.MeindlMeindl's hard-working cobblers have been, erm, hard at work withsome interesting new models due in 2005. We're really interested inthe new XO Series shoes - below

featured new upper arm vents,swivel hood, pit-zips, and a funky asymmetric slash-cut design. It'slikely to retail at the £200-plus mark end of things.So that's the new jacket right? Erm, not quite. Actual productionisn't planned until this time next year