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5th December 2017
Chris Townsend reviews a lightweight wicking pullover from Montane This review was first published in the September 2017 issue of The Great Outdoors In design this is a simple garment: a pullover with a long…
25th September 2017
Chris Townsend reviews a lightweight fleece with technical credentials
20th June 2016
Low cost and lightweight this simple fleece top is great value for money
20th June 2016
Chris Townsend reviews this compact and ultralight mid layer option from Berghaus
20th June 2016
Chris Townsend looks at Sherpa's zip top as a mid layer. Why does it get 5 stars...
23rd June 2015
Our Gear Editor, Chris Townsend, has pioneered the use of lightweight gear for hillwalking and backpacking in the UK. Here is one of his favourite 10 pieces of kit from recent years
23rd June 2015
Our Gear Editor, Chris Townsend, has pioneered the use of lightweight gear for hillwalking and backpacking in the UK. Here is one of his favourite 10 pieces of kit from recent years
15th June 2014
Daniel Neilson is impressed by this technical mid layer
15th June 2014
Daniel Neilson tests out a diverse selection of fleeces, jumpers, smocks and tops
15th June 2014
Daniel Neilson tests out a diverse selection of fleeces, jumpers, smocks and tops
15th June 2014
Daniel Neilson tests out a diverse selection of fleeces, jumpers, smocks and tops
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