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![sub zero factor 2 bloo john leggings](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/sub-zero-factor-2-bloo-john-leggings.webp)
We put the Sub Zero Factor 2 thermal mid layer leggings to the test.
![buff insect shield headwear](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/buff-insect-shield-headwear.webp)
We review the High UV Insect Shield Buff to see if this innovative and versatile headwear can do it all.
![fjallraven vidda pro trousers regular 81760r](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/fjallraven-vidda-pro-trousers-regular-81760r.webp)
We review Fjallraven's Vidda Pro trousers to see if their reputation as rugged and practical trekking trousers is...
![mountain hardwear mens s15 1534481 010 f](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/mountain-hardwear-mens-s15-1534481-010-f.webp)
We review Mountain Hardwear's Chockstone Midweight Active pants - trouser designed for hiking, scrambling, climbing...
![bergans eidjford jacket](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/bergans-eidjford-jacket.webp)
We review the Bergans of Norway Eidfjord Mens Waterproof Jacket with Dermizax Technology.
![arcteryx ether crew ss madras](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/arcteryx-ether-crew-ss-madras.webp)
We put the hot weather hiking Ether SS tee from Arc'teryx to the test.
![isobaa 180 ls](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/isobaa-180-ls.webp)
Is there room in the market for another merino baselayer brand? We tested the Isobaa 180 Merino LS (long sleeve) to...
![haglofs breccia pant womens](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/haglofs-breccia-pant-womens.webp)
The Breccia Pant from Haglofs is a solid, traditional hiking pant built to sustain and endure. We put them to the test...
![arcteryx nodin jacket](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/arcteryx-nodin-jacket.webp)
The super light Nodin Jacket makes its debut in Arc'teryx's hiking-specific Traverse Collection this summer. We put it...
![prana bronson](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/prana-bronson.webp)
We put one of Prana's classic designs - the Bronson pants - to the test on the road and on the trail
![rohan gr explorer trousers](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/rohan-gr-explorer-trousers.webp)
Marketed as lightweight but tough trekking trousers the GR Explorers sound like the ideal candidates for the Active...
![montane terra pack pants](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/montane-terra-pack-pants.webp)
We squeezed the Terra Pack pants from Montane into already-full suitcase to test out their credentials on the road
![fjallraven greenland wind jacket](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/fjallraven-greenland-wind-jacket.webp)
The biggest story to come out of Fjallraven HQ this season is the relaunched and revamped Greenland collection. We put...
![patagonia venga pants](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/patagonia-venga-pants.webp)
The new Venga Rock Pants from Patagonia on test are designed to take you from couch to crag and back again in style -...
![alpkit balance jacket](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/alpkit-balance-jacket.webp)
Weighing in against the big players Alpkit send their Balance jacket into the stratosphere with a cohesive blend of...