5th April 2024
Review: Montane Pac Plus
This super lightweight jacket is a good choice for backpacking – but how does it perform on the hill? Chris Townsend puts the Montane Pac Plus through its paces.
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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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14th March 2024
Montane Solution Jacket Review
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1st February 2024
Helly Hansen Odin 1 World Infinity Shell Jacket
Learn why Chris Townsend recommends this mountaineering jacket from Helly Hansen.
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1st February 2024
Outdoor Research Helium review
Cameron McNeish tested out this lightweight waterproof jacket for the summer months in 2013.
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1st February 2024
Tierra Back Up review
Chris Townsend has been out testing the Tierra Back Up and he's given it his recommendation. See why in his review.
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1st February 2024
Rohan Women’s Ventus Jacket review
This jacket has become Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace's go-to for local walks on wet days after rigorous mountain testing.
From trail running vests for ultra marathons through to 65-litre backpacks for hiking big distances
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11th April 2024
Berghaus 3D Freeflow 30+5L Review
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1st April 2024
Lowe Alpine Women’s AirZone Trek 26L review
Here’s our review of the Lowe Alpine Women’s AirZone Trek 26L… The Lowe Alpine Women’s AirZone Trek is currently in our guide to the best hiking backpacks. The AirZone Trek 26L is a comfortable hiking…
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1st April 2024
Montane Orbiton 20 review
Chris Townsend likes this 'neat little pack' but thinks there are better choices for hillwalking. Find out why.
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1st April 2024
Osprey Talon Earth 22 review
Chris Townsend has given this pack his recommendation for its recycled materials and easy access - but it does have downsides.
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1st April 2024
Berghaus Remote Hike 25 review
TGO gear editor has been out testing the Berghaus Remote Hike 25. See why he's given this daypack his highest rating.
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1st April 2024
Haglöfs L.I.M 35 pack review
Here’s our review of the Haglöfs Women’s L.I.M 35… There is a lot to like about the Haglöfs L.I.M 35 hiking backpack which is why it featured in our guide to the best hiking backpacks…
Everything for a camp set-up; from tents through to stoves
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3rd April 2024
Craghoppers Adflex Boots Review
The Craghoppers Adflex Boots are a surprisingly light but excellent all-round pair of three-season walking boots.
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3rd April 2024
Sprayway Arran Hydrodry Review
The Sprayway Arran Hydrodry is a great budget boot ideal for scrambling in even the wet Scottish weather.
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3rd April 2024
Mammut Kento Guide High GTX Review
The Mammut Kento Guide High GTX has features that will walk you into winter, too, with sturdy construction and a grippy sole.
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3rd April 2024
Zamberlan Viox GTX Review
With extra weight comes a comfortable and supportive yet hard-wearing full-grain leather walking boot offering good grip.
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3rd April 2024
Lowa Innox Pro GTX Mid Review
The Lowa Innox Pro GTX Mid gives a trail runner feel with the support and protection of a boot best for dry days.
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3rd April 2024
Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid 2 GTX Review
The Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid 2 GTX is a good hybrid multi-use boot let down by one failure, says Kirsty Pallas.
