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Summer Softshells
Lightweight softshell jackets are a summer staple for both walkers and climbers. We compare 11 models here.
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Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket
The Helium II jacket is well named. This ultralight shell is ideal for weight conscious activities like running, lightweight walking and backpacking, or for throwing in your crag pack just in case, says Theo Moore.
Rab Cirrus Flex Jacket
This lightweight synthetic duvet is a versatile insulating layer that's well suited to the UK's damp climate, says Charlie Low
Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody & Alpine Light Pants
From winter walking and climbing to spring cragging and via ferrata, Toby Archer tests a lightweight softshell combo from Black Diamond
OR Ascendant Hoody
Warm for its weight, highly breathable and well-tailored - the only thing this versatile softshell really lacks, says Pegs Bailey, is zipped...
Rab Rock Range for Women and Men
From wicking t-shirts to stretchy trousers, Charlie Low and Dale Comley sample key pieces from Rab's new Rock Range, which...
Montane Spider Hoodie
The Spider Hoodie is a durable, close-fitting fleece that may have been made with the Alps in mind, but fares equally well on boulders too,...
Mountain Equipment Quarrel Jacket
Designed for "high mountain treks and big ski days" the Quarrel is a light Gore-Tex shell with 'C-KNIT backer' for greater...
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Thermowave Merino Baselayers
HIDDEN behind the Iron Curtain for over 60 years, Lithuanian base-layer brand Thermowave has been one of the major success stories of this Baltic state's independence.
New season down jackets
For this winter season we've been plumping up and reworking our down range of insulated jacket. Spawning and evolving from our very first offering back in 2005, our iconic Filo. Not much has changed, but a lot has.
Montane Winter Range Overview
Highlights of Montanes Winter Range, including innovative new insulation, shell, and mid-layers.
The North Face Summit L5 GTX® Pro Jacket, Pants and Bib
Athlete tested, expedition proven: The North Face's mantra when creating its Summit Series products...
The North Face Summit L3 Ventrix™ 2.0 Hoodie
Your new alpine workhorse, this synthetic-insulated mid layer features our cutting-edge dynamic-venting...
Montane Starlight Pull-On
Named after Montane Athlete Tom Ballard's now legendary 'Starlight and Storm' Expedition. A collaborative effort between Tom and...
Bridgedale HIKE Merino Performance Socks
Autumn 18 sees the introduction of bright, fresh new colours and designs into Bridgedale's HIKE Merino Performance...
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