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![alpkit chilkoot](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/alpkit-chilkoot.webp)
Alpkit continually impress us with their kit which always seems to strike an excellent balance between everything you...
![paramo maui](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/paramo-maui.webp)
Our review puts the warm weather protection of Paramo's Maui trousers to the test
![patagonia torrentshell jacket](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/patagonia-torrentshell-jacket.webp)
Unpretentious is how Patagonia describe the Torrentshell jacket and we couldn't agree more, it has an air of...
![arcteryx cerium sl hoody](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/arcteryx-cerium-sl-hoody.webp)
Not ones to squander their design and manufacturing talent Arc'teryx have come up with another blinder in the form of...
![fjallraven raven](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/fjallraven-raven.webp)
As Fjallraven's classic Raven jacket gets a redesign, we test its suitability for active travel
![finisterre autan jacket](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/finisterre-autan-jacket.webp)
We test the super lightweight Autan waterproof jacket from Finisterre to review its impact on our packing as well as...
![outdoor research helium ii](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/outdoor-research-helium-ii.webp)
If small and light is your raison d'etre when buying outdoor gear, then the Outdoor Research Helium II waterproof...
![patagonia hampi rock pants](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/patagonia-hampi-rock-pants.webp)
The Hampi Rock Pants from Patagonia so closely resemble classic linen holiday trousers that we simply had to put them...
![craghoppers nosilife forester](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/craghoppers-nosilife-forester.webp)
Craghoppers tout the Nosilife Forester as an expedition-style waterproof adventure jacket, so we put those claims to...
![salomonlacotestretch](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/salomonlacotestretch.webp)
If you're looking for a simple and effective hiking jacket that won't cost the world, then the Salomon La Cote Stretch...
![salomon outspeed hiking pants op](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/salomon-outspeed-hiking-pants-op.webp)
The Salomon Outspeed hiking pants are made for moving fast in warm environments, read the review to find out more.
![rohan windshadow jacket](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/rohan-windshadow-jacket.webp)
Rohan are supremos of crossover active travel gear so on the face of it a perfect fit for Active Traveller, we were...
![salomon outspeed](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/salomon-outspeed.webp)
With minimal features and a low weight, the Salomon Outspeed jacket is aimed squarely at the fuss free, lightweight...
![patagonia quandary convertible](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/patagonia-quandary-convertible.webp)
Patagonia's Quandary Convertible pants may just be the ideal trousers for the Active Traveller
![gore c5 windstopper jersey](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/gore-c5-windstopper-jersey.webp)
Somewhere between a jersey and a jacket, this C5 Windstopper long sleeve jersey offers plenty protection either way....