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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Mountain Equipment Aiguille Hooded Top

A "long-sleeved t-shirt with attitude", this light, stretchy and breathable mountain top has found a niche in his wardrobe that Dan Bailey didn't know he needed to fill. Shame about the cut, he says.

Gregory Zulu LT 20

Ethel by Helen Mort

Lowe Alpine AirZone Ultra 26L Hiking Pack

Mammut Taiss HS Hooded Jacket

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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...

26 2 Feb

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...

6 Dec, 2023

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...

3 3 Oct, 2023

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Latest Competitions

Open Comp Win a BetaStick EVO

Open Comp Win an EDELRID PINCH

Open Comp Win a Mountain Equipment Helium 250 Sleeping Bag

Open Comp Win a Rab Muon 40L

Open Comp Win An Edelrid Tommy Caldwell Eco Dry DT 60m Rope!

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Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Nalgene Colour Block – New Colours for the Summer.

Fully committed to the circular economy, Nalgene have pioneered the use of Tritan RenewTM resin to construct their iconic drinks bottle.

18 Jul

Environmental Responsibility with EDELRID

EDELRID's Climb Green label is a dynamic, internally developed label for products that currently fulfill the highest standards of responsible design and production on the market in their respective product group.

2 19 Jun

Pen Llŷn - The Climbers Club guide to the Llŷn Peninsula

Long regarded as the exclusive playground of the climbing elite, Pat Littlejohn and Mick Lovatt reveal the Llŷn Peninsula as a destination for any adventurous climber eager to discover a largely unknown part of North Wales.

12 Jun

Friends in High Places - Photo Book

A book combining photos and stories, celebrating trad and adventure climbing. Across the UK, Europe and Africa, tales...

3 6 Jun

MPOWERD Luci Site Lights – Innovative "Stake" Lights.

Luci Site Lights now available in the UK!

4 14 May

The Art of Climbing – Out Now

Capturing the beauty, theatre and emotions of a climb in a single shuttered moment, 'The Art of Climbing' is a dramatic...

6 18 Apr

Cocoon's Innovative Travel Towels

Cocoon's innovative fabric materials combined with clever design help travellers, climbers and adventurer's journey in...

16 Apr

Berghaus Freeflow - a new dimension for ventilated packs

13 Mar

OCÚN Twist Tech Eco: The First Eco-Friendly Harness

5 11 Mar

OHM II & PINCH from EDELRID

13 8 Mar

LifeStraw : New Peak Gravity Purifier

5 Mar

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Trade Show Reports

OTS 2024

Trade Show Reports from the UKC editorial team

OTS 2024 Our Best of the Show

The 2024 Outdoor Trade Show has just concluded. Over a busy three days our team clocked up an impressive mileage crisscrossing the show to check out all the new gear we can expect to see in the shops in 2025. As ever, a few items particularly caught our eye. And here they are...

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