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UKC/UKH Trade Show Reports: OutDoor 2017
Our Top 10 Products
We are just back from the OutDoor show at Friedrichshafen. We'll be releasing full show reports soon, but to kick things off we've picked our favou...
22 Jun 40 Comments
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Climbing Gear and Rock Shoes
The UKC team recently returned from the annual gear-fest in Friedrichshafen that is OutDoor. Here are some video interviews with brand representati...
26 Jun 7 Comments
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Mountain Clothing and Footwear
The UKC team recently returned from the annual gear-fest in Friedrichshafen that is OutDoor. Here are some video interviews with brand representati...
29 Jun 3 Comments
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Final Roundup
The UKC team recently returned from the annual gear-fest in Friedrichshafen that is OutDoor. Here are some video interviews with brand representati...
3 Jul 4 Comments
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Gear News
Announcements direct from the manufacturers
21 Jul 2017
Whilst the winter is where it's at for many boulderers, the sunny summer bouldering scene is not to be underestimated. Read more
20 Jul 2017
Ultraviolet (UV) light and dirt are the two most important sources of damage for tents. UV light attacks the fabric, reducing its... Read more
10 Jul 2017
Four 1 and 2 man tents from Macpac which range from backpacking to full-on alpine ready. Read more
7 Jul 2017
Day Walks in the Cotswolds features 20 circular routes, between 7.1 and 12.6 miles (11.5km and 20.2km), suitable for hillwalkers... Read more
28 Jun 2017
There was a double celebration at the OutDoor Show this month for Primus. As well as it being 125 years since the launch of the... Read more
23 Jun 2017
Whilst EDELRID are well known for their extensive range of ropes, the extent of their belay device offerings may not be so... Read more
Jun 2017
Alpkit UK manufacturing on the increase with new packs going into production. Read more
Jun 2017
A hydrophobic, three-season down bag that doesn’t empty the wallet and takes you comfortably below freezing temperatures Read more
Jun 2017
Sea to Summit Hammocks are technical, light, compact and comfortable. Ideal for both gram counting back packers, or for campers... Read more
Jun 2017
The Gambit is designed to bridge the gap between the comfort of the Rogue and the technical precision of the Anasazi line. The... Read more
Gear Reviews
Independent reviews from the UKC gear testers
21 Jul 2017
For waterproofing with less weight, the Epic Lite OD features OutDry technology. In this six-month review, Theo Moore tests this... Read more
18 Jul 2017
Lighter mats tend not to be luxurious, so instead Therm-a-Rest have gone all out for comfort here. Richard Prideaux enjoys... Read more
14 Jul 2017
The Last Hillwalker is a memoir of the hills, exploring through a series of stories the relationship between man and nature, our... Read more
14 Jul 2017
Released in 2016, Wild Country's New Friends are the result of several decades of refinement on the iconic original. Over the... Read more
11 Jul 2017
Though billed as a Via Ferrata boot, the Ayako High GTX is also well suited to adventurous hillwalkers on home shores, says... Read more
7 Jul 2017
If there's a big weight difference between lead climber and belayer, the Edelrid Ohm offers a genuine safety gain. Rob... Read more
23 Jun 2017
It may not set out to rewrite the rules, but we think Climbing Technology's Orion is an excellent take on the polystyrene style... Read more
Jun 2017
The Aptin Shorts and Phasic Evolution T-Shirt are new to the 2017 Arc'teryx line-up; they may not be a budget option, but they go... Read more
Jun 2017
Most climbers own a rope bag, but few take much trouble in choosing one. Considering how much use you'll get out of it, however,... Read more
Jun 2017
Lightweight climbing chinos with a superb active cut, 3rd Rock's Ramblas trousers can also be worn down the pub without "looking... Read more
