10th April 2025
Rab Kangri review
The Kangri is excellent all-round lightweight and durable hard shell - but our tester found one disappointment.
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OUR FAVOURITE GEAR OF THE YEAR
Welcome to the TGO Gear 101 Awards. Produced in association with… We aim to bring you the latest and greatest in outdoor gear by showing you the results of thorough testing by our team of outdoor experts such as Chris Townsend, Alex Roddie, Fiona Russell and more. This gear has been tested in all sorts of environments meaning we have the best all round perspective to give you the advice you need before considering your next piece of gear.
Our selection of the best jackets for 2022/23, including waterproof shells and down and synthetic insulation
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18th March 2025
Paramo Alta III jacket review
The Paramo Alta III Jacket isn’t a cheap jacket, but it’s one that will last for years without compromising on performance.
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7th March 2025
Tierra Vastra review
Chris Townsend highly recommends the Tierra Vastra waterproof jacket after rigorous testing in the Highlands. Find out why.
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7th March 2025
Salewa Ortles 3L GTX review
Chris Townsend recommends this waterproof unusually made from two different Gore-Text fabrics. Find out why.
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7th March 2025
Highlander Munro V2 Mountain review
Our Equipment Editor dubs this waterproof hardshell brilliant value for a quality garment.
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7th March 2025
Outdoor Research Foray 3L review
This jacket comes highly recommended by our Equipment Editor. Find out why.
From trail running vests for ultra marathons through to 65-litre backpacks for hiking big distances
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5th August 2025
Osprey Tempest 33 Extended Fit review
A co-founder of Every Body Outdoors finds no room for improvement on this extended fit pack. Find out why.
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22nd July 2025
Vango Hex Rolltop 25L review
There are a few compromises on the this pack but good design choices mean I haven’t found it lacking too much on hill days.
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22nd July 2025
Highlander Ivar 30 review
Peter Macfarlane is impressed with the Highlander Ivar 30, a £50 pack with mountains of features.
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22nd July 2025
Berghaus W Remote Hike 23 review
This pack is awarded Lara Dunn's 'Greener Choice' for its eco-credentials. Find out more.
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22nd July 2025
Lowe Alpine Airzone Active ND25 review
Lara Dunn rates this pack higher than any other budget daypack she's had on test. Find out why.
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22nd July 2025
Rab Protium 27 review
The Rab Protium 27 is styled for more technical adventures, says our tester.
Everything for a camp set-up; from tents through to stoves
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29th September 2025
Rab Hypersphere Ultra 7.5 Down review
Chris Townsend highly recommends this mat from Rab. Find out why.
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29th September 2025
Robens Hybrid Core 60 review
Chris Townsend finds the Robens Hybrid Core 60 sleeping mat the best value of all he tested. Find out why in his review.
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29th September 2025
Big Agnes Zoom UL Insulated mat review
The Big Agnes Zoom UL Insulated was a winner in our Gear of the Year Awards. Find out why.
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26th September 2025
Flextail Zero Mattress R05 review
The Flextail Zero Mattress R05 is good value for money - but with some cold spots!
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26th September 2025
Nemo Switchback review
Steph Wetherell is now a CCF mat convert after testing the Nemo Switchback. Find out why.
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26th September 2025
Therm-a-Rest Neoair XTherm NXT review
Steph Wetherell has had some of her best ever camping sleeps on this Neoair XTherm NXT mat. Find out why she rates it.
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27th August 2025
Salomon X Ultra 360 Edge Mid review
Alex Roddie finds these hiking boots the best value option on the market.
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27th August 2025
Salewa Women’s Mountain Trainer 2 Mid GTX review
Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace recommends the Salewa Women’s Mountain Trainer 2 Mid GTX. Find out why.
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27th August 2025
Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX WMN review
The lightest Lucy Wallace tested this year, she recommends the Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX WMN boots.
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27th August 2025
Lowa Ranger GTX review
Alex Roddie awards the Lowa Ranger GTX boots his glowing recommendation. Find out why.
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27th August 2025
Altberg Ladies Tethera review
The Altberg Ladies Tethera boots are awarded Lucy Wallace's Best in Test. Find out why.
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27th August 2025
Danner Mountain Light review
Alex Roddie takes the Danner Mountain Light boots out on test and finds them comfortable once broken in.