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We review Black Diamond's Mono Point waterproof jacket to see if it is up to the harshest of wet mountain weather...

We review Helly Hansen's Odin Moon Light jacket - which is aimed at year-round activity for general outdoor use.

We review Paramo's Velez Adventure Light smock to see if this popular but individual approach to a rainproof shell is...

The Vaude Lierne comes in at a great price for a waterproof jacket, and offers many of the same features as more...

We review the Sherpa Lakpa Rita jacket, a year-round mountain shell made from 'the finest materials available'. Does...

We test Rab's flagship Andes jacket in the Arctic climate of Greenland. In winter.

Our reviewer tests one of those 'jack-of-all-trades' items - the Windveil Pull On from Rab - and wonders how he lived...

The Durand Polar from show manufacture Keen are tough and rugged, yet smart enough to wear around town. Rob Stewart...

We review the XSories Mini Bendy tripod, made for mounting cameras and action cameras.

We put Cumbrian based EDZ's microfleece to the test to see if it can compete against the big boys.

We put Vaude's Rond Jacket II to the test to see how well the new Ceplex Advanced material works against the elements

We review the Scott Trail Mtn WB, a superlight but capable windproof that should be in everyone's pack.

We put Keela's youth version of their excellent Belay Expedition insulated jacket to see if the small size has the...

These sporty compression tights from Skins are designed to provide a scientific approach to clothing, do they live up...

On test: The imaginatively named Primino baselayers from Montane.