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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.

25 Jul

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Mammut Taiss HS Hooded Jacket

Top-end technical shells come at top-end prices. But if you don't require the ultimate in winter protection then you needn't spend so much. John McKenna trials a rather more affordable mountaineering shell, but one that still packs a punch in t...

6 9 Jul

COROS Vertix 2S, Heart Rate Monitor and Vertix 2S Carabiner

I reviewed the COROS Vertix 2 back in 2022 and in the years that have passed I've worn it each and ever day. Within this review we'll be looking at its update - the Vertix 2S - as well as the accessories which are now available,...

5 Jul

Show Report 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...

16 21 Jun

Scarpa Force - top in class comfort and edging performance

In a market dominated by softer climbing shoes, stiffness and support are hard to come by; but...

12 14 Jun

Montane Men's Resolve XT Jacket

Whether you're belaying at a blustery crag, hiking at high altitude, or sitting in the pub garden on a chilly evening, there...

4 20 May

Montane Tenacity Pants - Legwear for all seasons

Trousers aimed at walking and backpacking, but versatile enough for climbing and mountaineering too, Montane's...

8 15 May

Black Diamond Vapor & Capitan Helmets

Helmets have come a long way in recent years, and what was formerly lightweight is now midweight. Here we look at two...

19 14 May

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

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 UK. New to the market are SOTO's Thermolite Pot Set and Navigator Frying Pan, joining the likes of the popular Thermostack Cook Set...

9 Feb

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

The Taiss Pro Hooded Jacket is the "big sister" of the Taiss Hardshell. Our rugged, full-featured hardshell jacket rises to any challenge in the mountains – whether climbing hard vertical ice pitches or descending...

2 29 Nov, 2023