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These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Salewa Ortles Hybrid Tirolwool Responsive Jacket

Featuring an unusual blend of wool and polyester, this light-midweight jacket balances warmth with breathability to offer a really versatile wear-all-day insulating layer that's ideal for Scottish winter, says John McKenna.    

The North Face Summit Pumori Gore-Tex Pro Jacket

Scarpa Mescalito TRK Pro GTX Men's and Women's Boots


Latest Group Tests

These feature many different product ranges, reviewed by the UKC editorial team

Performance Headtorches - Petzl Nao RL, Silva FREE and Black Diamond Distance 1500

Torch technology moves on fast, and the latest generation of high power models are mind-bogglingly bright. Here we compare three headtorches that feature a dazzling 1000+ lumens of output. While they all have their impressive points, each is be...

Gear of the Year 2023

Our reviewers see a lot of gear, and while most is pretty good there will always be a few real stand-outs. Looking back over the last 12 months of rigorous in-the-field use, the review team have picked their personal highlights. Here it is, our Gear of the Year...

Recycled Gear - Reducing Our Impact

With a growing awareness of environmental issues, and the urgent need for greater sustainability, many outdoor brands are increasing their use of recycling. To highlight these efforts, we look at a diverse range of products featuring significant...


Open Comp Win a Men's or Women's Origin VS and Set of Friction Labs Chalk

Open Comp Win The North Face Summit Series Pumori Gore Tex Pro Jacket


Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Berghaus Freeflow - a new dimension for ventilated packs

Berghaus has launched a new generation of Freeflow daysacks, using 3D technology to deliver innovation in packs. The 2024 Freeflow system has been engineered to deliver genuine evolution in frame design, suspending the pack away from the back w...

OCÚN Twist Tech Eco: The First Eco-Friendly Harness

Experience the ultimate in comfort and versatility with our sustainable climbing harness. Made from recycled materials, this versatile harness allows you to climb with confidence, knowing you're doing your part for the planet. 

OHM II & PINCH from EDELRID

2024 is, as usual, shaping up to be an exciting year for EDELRID. This year brings, not only some new products but also some long overdue updates to existing products in the range. We could go on for hours about updates to the range but instead we thought...

LifeStraw : New Peak Gravity Purifier

LifeStraw New Peak Gravity Purifier now available plus LifeStraw Impact Update

SOTO extends range of expedition cooking kit

Expedition stove and cookware brand SOTO has recently added to its range of lightweight kit available in the...

The Great Wilderness Book - Photographs of the Scottish Highlands

"The Great Wilderness" is a luxury hardback photography book depicting one of Scotland's most...

Tenaya Approach Shoes: Tenerife, Nes and Mojocar

Mammut new rugged, full-featured hardshell - Taiss Pro HS Hooded Jacket

Flashed MG2+ Chalk: Minimal Environmental Impact and Maximum Friction


Trade Show Reports

OTS 2023

Trade Show Reports from the UKC editorial team

OTS 2023 Our Best of the Show

This year's Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up. Staged in a tropical Liverpool, the show brought practically all the brands with a UK presence under one roof. While a lot of the gear on display looked good, as always there were a few pieces in particular that stood out for us. Here's our pick of OTS 23.


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