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Mountain Equipment Earthrise Jacket - Down Needn't Cost The Earth

Lightweight down jackets are ubiquitous these days, so one way to stand out in this crowded market is to offer a more sustainable product. The Earthrise Hooded Jacket successfully combines environmentally conscious materials with mountain-ready performance. You get a lot for your money too, says Tim Hill.

3 26 Mar

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Lowland Outcrops

Coming out 18 years after the previous edition, the much-anticipated new definitive guide to the crags of Scotland's Central Belt is an attractive guidebook that brings up-to-date clarity to this well-trodden area.

11 23 Jan

Black Diamond First Light Stretch and First Light Hybrid Jackets

Designed to be worn on the go in a range of conditions, these midweight synthetic insulated jackets are each a good breathable choice for hillwalkers, climbers and mountaineers, says John McKenna. But one is cut rather better...

3 16 Jan

Scarpa Veloce Lace - Intermediate Performance Meets Beginner Comfort

On paper, perhaps the Veloce Lace shouldn't work, says Tim Hill; and yet it really does. This new wave super-soft beginner-to-intermediate indoor shoe has torn up the rule book.

15 15 Dec, 2023

Christmas Books - Our Top Picks of 2023

If you can't get to the hills or crags over the festive season then the next best thing is reading about them. Whether...

8 13 Dec, 2023

Group Test 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...

6 Dec, 2023

Rab Mythic G Jacket

If you're looking for the best warmth available at a minimalist weight, then this top-of-the-market down jacket must be pretty much the...

26 Oct, 2023

Wild Country Flow Clothing Collection

Rob Greenwood and Emma Hill look at a range of casual cotton climbing clothing ideal for the wall and the crag...

22 Sep, 2023

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Shaped To Be Recycled By Artline Holds

21 7 Dec, 2023

Flashed MG2+ Chalk: Minimal Environmental Impact and Maximum Friction

Performance and environmental responsibility have always been driving motivations to make continual progress. The concept behind our new Mg2+ was to go further.

28 Nov, 2023

Adventures For Kids - a gritstone bouldering guide for children and their parents

At last, children can be set free to get stuck into grit bouldering on their own terms without having to battle with adult sized problems and all they need is this new guidebook from Future Primitive...

9 22 Sep, 2023