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Montane's latest flagship waterproof jacket is a rugged Gore-Tex Pro shell primarily designed for alpine adventures and winter mountaineering - but that also makes it a solid option for committed outdoorsy types who are particularly hard on their kit. In terms of fit, features and functionality. This jacket is up there with the best, including many top-end shells in the £400-£500 price range.VERDI …

This jacket has better green credentials than most. Not only is it made from recycled Pertex Shield Revolve, but because it's 100% polyester it's fully recyclable. Not so easy with blended fabrics. It's also a great 3-season waterproof with a decent hood, hipbelt compatible pockets and pit zips for grueling climbs.VERDICTA well-equipped mountain jacket designed with its end of life in mind. …

Boasting the latest Gore-Tex Paclite Plus fabric, which now has a dry-touch backer for improved comfort, this is a great technical 3-season shell for hillwalking, scrambling and full-on mountaineering use. It's got a cracking helmet-friendly hood, pit zips for easy venting. Well-placed pockets and a trim-fitting yet full-coverage cut that offers excellent mobility. 100% recycled too!VERDICT A moun …

Boasting the latest Gore-Tex Paclite Plus fabric, which now has a dry-touch backer for improved comfort, this is a great technical 3-season shell for hillwalking, scrambling and full-on mountaineering use. It's got a cracking helmet-friendly hood, pit zips for easy venting. Well-placed pockets and a trim-fitting yet full-coverage cut that offers excellent mobility. 100% recycled too!VERDICT A moun …

Haglofs Touring Mid Jacket has been designed with purpose offering features that can be applied to multiple activities. The main principles of this fleece jacket are to help regulate temperature during higher octane activities such as Ski Touring, however the benefits of this garment do not just lie with activities such as this. I have been able to put this jacket through its paces from 10 …

The Jetboil Stash is a fast, light and compact camping stove, weighing just 200g.It weighs 40% less than Jetboil's previous lightest models - the Zip and MicroMo (both 340 grams) - whilst having the same size pot. This has been achieved by simplifying the design and reducing the weight of components, but without losing what makes Jetboil special - the integrated cooking system combining a pot with …

What does 'Ethical Down' mean?Down is the most efficient insulation for clothing and sleeping bags; it is much warmer for a given weight than other insulators and it is long lasting. Over the years, there have been some issues surrounding the ethical nature of down products and how they are produced.The most ethically sourced down is that gathered from nests, however this is a time consuming proce …

Backpacking quilts are rapidly increasing in popularity especially amongst lightweight backpackers. So, what is a backpacking quilt? Essentially, it’s half a sleeping bag with no bottom layer (although there might be a footbox) and in most cases no zip or hood. The down in a sleeping bag gets compressed underneath you so do you really need it? So why would you choose a quilt over a …

Glare - Glare is apparent when one object in your field of vision is much brighter than the rest and that brightness interferes with your ability to see other objects in your field of vision. It is concentrated light reflecting off a horizontal shiny surface, such as a car windscreen, sand, water, snow or asphalt roads. It reduces visibility and can make it uncomfortable, painful and even dangerou …

With a very low pack size and weight of just 150 grams (medium) the Montane Litespeed jacket is said to be a versatile item perfect for fast paced activities in which a saving of weight is paramount. The entire jacket is made up of a super thin Pertex Quantum ECO 100% recycled nylon outer with DWR. We found the Litespeed to be a great outer layer for knocking away moderate windspeed …

Having previously tested and reviewed the original Kinetic Alpine pant we were eager to see what alterations Rab had made to the newly updated 2.0 version. It’s instantly noticeable that Rab have not held back with making changes and have instead nearly completely redesigned the Kinetic Alpine. We often use our original pair, so having them side by side gave us a great insight into …

The Kebab Stew from Real Turmat is another unique freeze dried meal option with a high calorie count of 705kcal and a low carry weight of 180 grams. This is part of their field meal range which has a good nutritional balance of fats (28 grams), carbs (85 grams), and protein (24 grams). It is also gluten free! Our Verdict First of all we have to mention how much we admire the large va …