Group Test Compact Headtorches
Modern front-mounted headtorches are neat and lightweight, yet pack enough power for most needs. Here we look in depth at five alternatives across the price spectrum.
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PETZL IKO CORE - gimmick or innovation?
With its unique fit, the IKO CORE is a genuinely different and innovative headtorch. But whether it's much better than a more conventional model depends what you want it for, says Rob Greenwood. If you're climbing, look elsewhere; but if comfor...
Deuter Exosphere Sleeping Bag
"This is my new favourite synthetic sleeping bag - snug, well-designed, and not overly heavy for backpacking and general outdoor use" says Lorraine McCall.
Petzl SWIFT RL - One Headtorch to Rule Them All?
The SWIFT RL offers an amazingly heavyweight power output in a light and compact package, says Rob Greenwood, while its Reactive Lighting helps preserve battery life. Is this all the headtorch you need?
Black Diamond Distance Tent with Z-Poles
At only around 820g, and pitching using trekking poles, the single-skin Distance Tent is not much heavier than a bivvy...
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Mat
You can get warmer inflatable mats, and you might find lighter, but the balance struck by the NeoAir XLite would make it an...
Sea to Summit Sleep Systems
Garden camping on lockdown proves the ideal way to test this combination of sleeping bag, mat, and pillow. The emphasis here is on...
CamelBak Women's Ultra Pro Running Vest
Our review team's keenest runner, Bridget Collier, tests this lightweight vest/pack from CamelBak...
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LifeStraw : Clean Water for You. Clean Water for the World.
LifeStraw company philosophy and key products.
Mammut Recovery Series sleeping bags
Crafted to deliver optimal physical recovery, Recovery Series sleeping bags feature a completely revised shape; with more space in the upper body and elbow areas for greater freedom of movement and a more natural sleeping position.
Nalgene Sustain: New Line made with 50% recycled content
Hitting the shops during October will be the new Nalgene Sustain Range of Drinking Bottles, built from the revolutionary Tritan Renew Resin.
Nikwax Camping Kit
With campsites now open and bookings flooding in its time to dust off your camping kit and thanks to Nikwax's new Camping Kit...
Cocoon Hammocks - Ultralight Luxury
"Sleep Gear for Adventurers" - Renowned amongst travellers worldwide, Cocoon's focus on clever design and innovative...
MSR Habitude
Designed for families looking to holiday locally or head out on an adventure, the Habitude Tent is the ideal home away from home. ...
Therm-a-rest NeoAir Topo & Topo Luxe mats
Therm-a-Rest add the NeoAir Topo and Topo Luxe mattresses to their Camp and Comfort range of cosy and...
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