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Haglofs Roc Sheer GTX Jacket

Lightweight and well-cut for climbing and scrambling, this is a perfect just-in-case shell to live in the bottom of your bag, says Tom Ripley. But it's pretty decent when you get it on, too.

4 14 Nov

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Boreal Drom Mid Tech

With great durability, comfort and performance on a variety of terrain, the Drom Mid Tech has impressed John McKenna on scrambles and long hill days where a light boot usually beats a heavy one.

2 10 Nov

Mountain Equipment Aerotherm Softshell and Firefly Shell - not just for running

Designed for running and fast-paced walking in the hills, this softshell jacket and lightweight shell make a versatile combo for climbing and scrambling too, says Dave Saunders.

6 7 Nov

Patagonia Triolet Jacket - PFC-Free, and Built to Take Abuse

Featuring Gore's new PFC-free ePE membrane, the Triolet is a superb and very burly shell, says Rob Greenwood, capable of year-round use in a wide variety of disciplines, and built to take plenty of abuse.

12 3 Nov

Exped Core 35

Aimed at those looking for a minimalist yet durable pack for mountain and alpine trips, the Core 35 prioritises functionality over unnecessary...

11 31 Oct

Rab Mythic G Jacket

If you're looking for the best warmth available at a minimalist weight, then this top-of-the-market down jacket must be pretty much the...

26 Oct

Berghaus Men's and Women's MTN Guide Alpine Pant

Fiona Reid and Mike Watson try out some light softshell trousers designed for summer in the Alps, but equally...

24 Oct

Kouba Axel Plus and Flex Cams

They lack the refinement of better established and more expensive brands, but if you are building a trad rack on a budget then...

9 20 Oct

Sea To Summit Telos TR2

10 17 Oct

Edelrid Eagle Lite Protect Pro Dry 9.5mm

6 12 Oct

Sprayway Hallin and Charn - Lightweight Softshells

5 10 Oct

Edelrid Pure, Pure Wire and Pure Pro Quickdraws

2 29 Sep

Gregory Plus Size Packs

4 26 Sep

Wild Country Flow Clothing Collection

22 Sep

Montane's Lightweight Legwear

19 Sep

MSR Freelite 2 Tent

19 13 Sep

LED Lenser NEO 5R - an excellent all-rounder

7 7 Sep

Scarpa Generator and Generator Mid - The Ultimate Trad Shoe?

21 5 Sep

Boreal Nevada kid's walking boots

6 31 Aug

Edelrid Helios Harness

29 Aug

Latest Group Tests

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Recycled Gear - Reducing Our Impact

With a growing awareness of environmental issues, and the urgent need for greater sustainability, many outdoor brands are increasing their use of recycling. To highlight these efforts, we look at a diverse range of products featuring significan...

3 3 Oct

Head To Head Heavyweight Belay Jackets from Mountain Equipment and BD

Stand around in cold conditions and you'll soon conclude that most synthetic insulated jackets are not really that warm. For max winter comfort you need to go large. Here two of the world's beefiest synthetic jackets - Black...

15 23 Mar

Review UKC / UKH Gear of the Year 2022

Our hard working review team get through a mountain of kit every year. Amongst it all some items stand out from the crowd, and after much deliberation we've managed to boil it down to a selection of favourites. So here it is, our Gear of the Year 2022.

27 Dec, 2022

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