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1st July 2019
Lightweight summer base layer Smartwool’s latest tee-shirt, new for this summer, comes with the option of different graphics printed on the front as well as different colours. The one I’ve been testing has the same…
20th June 2019
Comfortable hiking underwear Over the years I’ve tried many different underpants for warm weather walking and never found a pair that was really comfortable even for a day out, never mind one that stayed that…
6th June 2019
An unusual lightweight waterproof jacket Columbia launched their first OutDry jacket three years ago and the unusual concept has slowly been gaining acceptance. OutDry turns the design of rainwear inside out, with the waterproof layer…
9th May 2019
A functional lightweight headlamp The Edelrid Cometalite is a lightweight (94 grams with batteries) and compact headlamp that’s easy to use. There are two LEDs, red and white, and power output is 40-165 lumens, depending…
25th April 2019
New walker’s socks in different weights Sock specialist HJ Hall has launched a new range of walking socks for 2019 called ProTrek. For the last few months I’ve been trying a couple of pairs, the…
10th April 2019
A Warm Synthetic Insulated Jacket Recent years have seen a move to insulated jackets with increased breathability so they are comfortable when moving even if that’s at the expense of windproofing. This jacket from Mammut…
24th March 2019
Warm and windproof ultralight gloves Sometimes a product comes along that really surprises me. That’s the case with the ultralight Rab Xenon gloves as they’re far warmer than I expected them to be. They weigh…
10th March 2019
An unusual ultralight nesting cook set and stove Pots and mugs are simple items. Not in the case of Soto’s Thermostack Cook Set Combo though. This neat little set of three nesting cups, as Soto…
28th February 2019
Shaped insoles for comfort and stability The insoles that come with most boots and shoes are soft, flexible and unsupportive. They also tend to collapse and flatten quickly. Replacing them with a better quality pair…
16th February 2019
A warm hat that covers a wide temperature range Back in December I reviewed the Tilley Woodland Cadet Cap, the first Tilley hat I’d tried designed for cold weather. Well, here’s another. The Tec-Wool hat…
7th February 2019
Waterproof, washable, fabric maps This is an unbiased review by our Gear Editor Chris Townsend, which SplashMaps have supported with sponsorship. A map you can scrunch up and stuff in your pocket, wear round your…
