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![minimus 777 jacket p188 821 image](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/minimus-777-jacket-p188-821-image.webp)
We put the ultralight Minimus 777 waterproof jacket to the test. Read the review here.
![rohan stretch bags](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/rohan-stretch-bags.webp)
We stride out in Rohan's super-stretchy Men's Bags walking pants to review this reworking of a classic design
![helly hansen womens jola jacket hardshell jacket](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/helly-hansen-womens-jola-jacket-hardshell-jacket.webp)
We put Helly Hansen's versatile W Jola shell jacket to the test on the wet, windy winter trails
![essens mimic](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/essens-mimic.webp)
We review the Haglöfs Essens Mimic Jacket mid-layer which is equipped with their own Quadfusion synthetic insulation.
![rab alpha direct](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/rab-alpha-direct.webp)
We put Rab's Alpha Direct jacket to the test to see if Polartec's latest insulation innovation works on the trails of...
![columbia silver ridge cargo pants](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/columbia-silver-ridge-cargo-pants.webp)
The Silver Ridge Cargo pant from Columbia seems a no-nonsense budget option, so we test whether it can punch above its...
![fjallraven abisko shade trousers](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/fjallraven-abisko-shade-trousers.webp)
Fjallraven are famed for rugged protection against the Scandinavian elements. We review the Abisko Shade Trousers to...
![craghoppers nosilife convertible pants](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/craghoppers-nosilife-convertible-pants.webp)
We test the Nosilife Convertible pants against Craghoppers' whole raison d'etre - the needs of the active traveller
![prana brion pants](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/prana-brion-pants.webp)
We test the lightweight, stretchy Brion Pants from Prana to see if bouldering and yoga credentials can benefit the...
![oex zenon lt down jacket edit](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/oex-zenon-lt-down-jacket-edit.webp)
We review the new OEX Zenon Ultra LT down jacket to see if the Go Outdoors own-brand can bring the heat to your...
![patagonia quandry](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/patagonia-quandry.webp)
Patagonia’s Quandry trousers won’t actually leave you in a quandary – if you want slim-cut walking trousers with a...
![sprayway](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/sprayway.webp)
We review the Sprayway Allday Rainpant walking trousers
![arcteryx rampart](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/arcteryx-rampart.webp)
The Arc’teryx Rampart are functional and smart looking lightweight trousers that will look equally at home on the hill...
![didriksons elbe mens jacket 500008 241 a1410o](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/didriksons-elbe-mens-jacket-500008-241-a1410o.webp)
We test Didriksons’ Elbe jacket, a good value buy from Sweden
![woolfusion trail ultra light socks](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/woolfusion-trail-ultra-light-socks.webp)
Bridgedale's Woolfusion Trail Ultralight Hiking Socks are perfect for summer says our gear reviewer Alf Alderson