30th January 2021
Scarpa Maverick GTX review
The Maverick is a comfortable and versatile all-rounder that offers a good amount of support without being overly bulky. There’s a comfortable amount of flex in the toe and no heel lift or wiggle, which…
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29th January 2021
Jack Wolfskin Force Striker Texapore Mid review
This was a difficult boot to test, because it wore so differently with the footbed supplied, compared with my Orthosole. With Jack Wolfskin’s flat, thin footbed the boots felt high-volume and unsupportive, verging on floppy.…
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29th January 2021
Scarpa Mescalito Mid GTX Women review
I have a soft spot for the Mescalito: 20 years ago I wore the original version to climb a series of 4000m peaks in Switzerland. There had been a late dump of snow and I…
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28th January 2021
Salewa Women’s Alpenviolet Mid GTX review
On paper, Alpenviolet looks the business – low weight, high specification – but I struggled with them, on two counts. The combination of a high cuff with minimal rear dip, a high, padded tongue with…
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28th January 2021
Hanwag Tatra Light Lady GTX review
These boots have been around since 2018 and I’m glad to see Hanwag hasn’t messed with a product that works. They tick literally every box, supplying comfort and support on all types of terrain. Tipping…
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27th January 2021
Jetboil Stash Stove System: First Look Review
Chris Townsend is impressed by the new offering from Jetboil – the company’s lightest stove system so far.
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18th January 2021
Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 Gore-Tex Boots: Full Review
Chris Townsend tests the latest hiking boots from Inov-8 and finds them comfortable, supportive and lightweight.
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11th January 2021
Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody: Full Review
Chris Townsend is impressed with Patagonia’s new twist on one of their classic fleeces – describing it as “one of the best fleeces I’ve ever worn”
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25th November 2020
Trek ’n Eat Wild Mushroom Ragout: Full review
As part of our May 2021 review of dehydrated backpacking meals, Alex Roddie reviews this offering from Trek 'n Eat.
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25th November 2020
Firepot Barbequed Pulled Pork: Full review
As part of our May 2021 review of dehydrated backpacking meals, Alex Roddie reviews this offering from Firepot.
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25th November 2020
Expedition Foods Thai Green Chicken Curry with Rice (High Energy): Full review
As part of our May 2021 review of dehydrated backpacking meals, Alex Roddie reviews this offering from Expedition Foods.
