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![outdoor research helium ii 1](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/outdoor-research-helium-ii-1.webp)
If small and light is your raison d'etre when buying outdoor gear, then the Outdoor Research Helium II waterproof...
![vaude zebru](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/vaude-zebru.webp)
Vaude's Zebru jacket is an ultralight wonder with a 3 layer construction and the cut of a much heavier jacket.
![fjallraven keb eco shell jacket](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/fjallraven-keb-eco-shell-jacket.webp)
The Keb Eco Shell jacket rates highly for its green credentials, but is it the all-weather mountain shell that its...
![berghaus ridgemaster](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/berghaus-ridgemaster.webp)
A classic Berghaus all-weather waterproof jacket, does the Ridgemaster prove itself to be a serious contender for...
![fjallraven singi jacket](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/fjallraven-singi-jacket.webp)
Our review of the Singi Trekking jacket from Fjallraven finds a superbly capable jacket, but perhaps not for the right...
![berghaus cape wrath jacket](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/berghaus-cape-wrath-jacket.webp)
Weighing in at only 345g but with the features and protection of a much heavier jacket the Berghaus Cape Wrath has...
![helly hansen lifa merino](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/helly-hansen-lifa-merino.webp)
The Helly Hansen Lifa Merino base layers are a genius invention that pair merino with synthetic for all over comfort...
![isobaa socks op](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/isobaa-socks-op.webp)
Socks need to be put through their paces, and the Merino Blend Hiking Socks from Isobaa are no exception; here's our...
![tnf ventrix jacket](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/tnf-ventrix-jacket.webp)
We tested the North Face Ventrix mid layer jacket on several hikes as well as for general outdoor use, find out what...
![berghaus fast hike light](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/berghaus-fast-hike-light.webp)
Made for fast days in the mountains, the Berghaus Fast Hike Light pants are brilliantly packable, breathable and fast...
![patagonia performance twill jeans](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/patagonia-performance-twill-jeans.webp)
The Patagonia Performance Twill Jeans aren't just a good looking pair of trousers, find out why in our review.
![sherpa jannu](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/sherpa-jannu.webp)
The Jannu pants from Sherpa are stretchy outdoor trousers designed for a multitude of outdoor uses including climbing...
![montane icarus jkt firefly orange men op](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/montane-icarus-jkt-firefly-orange-men-op.webp)
We put Montane's new Icarus mountain jacket to the test to see if it can work as well on the move as it does while...
![keb eco shell](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/keb-eco-shell.webp)
On test the Keb Eco-Shell hiking jacket proved itself to be extremely breathable and a pleasure to wear.
![gore bike wear baselayer windstopper](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/gore-bike-wear-baselayer-windstopper.webp)
A baselayer with a twist, we test if a Windstopper layer built into the Gore Windstopper Baselayer is a welcome...