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Independent Gear reviews for travel and active clothing for walking, cycling, hiking, trekking and adventure kit including jackets, base layers, trousers, mid layers, gloves, hats, gilets, lycra and baggy cycling clothing.
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Salomon's Cosmic SS tee looks the part but can it perform out on the trail? We test it to find out.
Perhaps better known for being the staple diet of pandas and elephants, can clothing derived from bamboo challenge...
A comfortable baselayer sets up the rest of your riding wardrobe, so we test if the latest merino offering from Alpkit...
When the weather really came in we were delighted to have these Madison Addict Waterproof Trousers to reach for and...
A minimalist piece aimed at adventure racers and fast and light climbers, the Spark appeals beyond those niche groups...
We review the Keb Fleece jacket to test whether Fjallraven's traditional approach can translate into a more modern...
Alpkit's Filoment jacket provides quality down insulation for a stunningly low price. But can it match the performance...
One of the lightest insulation layers on the market, the premium-quality Cerium LT may also be the warmest per gram...
We review Rab's Xenon X Vest, a synthetic versatile 'booster' layer designed for extra warmth in cold environments....
Sprayway's Grendel jacket is aimed at cold, windy days. But does it deal with them convincingly and is it worth you...
The Sesvenna is a Primaloft thermal jacket intended for 'brisk and demanding tours'. Can it handle that mission, and...
We review Outdoor Research's bestselling Foray jacket to test its suitability for active travellers
A shirt in a jacket category? We test the McNair PlasmaDry Corduroy Workshirt to see if it can hold its own against...
The Skogso jacket from Fjallraven sits in their trekking range, but is designed to be worn as an urban jacket too; we...
Finisterre are the current leaders of British surf culture, but their products are designed to work inland too; we put...
