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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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Gregory Zulu LT 20

Coming in various capacities, and both men's and women's versions (Zulu and Jade), this versatile walker's day pack prioritises comfort and ventilation, says John McKenna.

22 Jul

Ethel by Helen Mort

This fascinating, lyrical biography of an unsung heroine of countryside conservation hits the shelves at a time when monumental national decisions on land use and planning are once again high on the agenda. As we stride into the future, there are lessons we should...

15 16 Jul

Lowe Alpine AirZone Ultra 26L Hiking Pack

Sharon Kennedy was so taken with this stripped-back, lightweight pack that she instantly nicked the men's version from her partner Graham. It's only fair that she writes the review to explain why...

12 Jul

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...

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...

5 Jul

Mammut Alto Light HS Hooded Jacket Men's and Women's

Sharon Kennedy and Graham Uney test drive this lightweight shell over a wet spring and early summer on the...

1 Jul

Scarpa Origin VS

Aimed at beginners in terms of comfort, but with enough performance to progress with you, the Origin VS excels in its primary niche - low to...

4 24 Jun

Solution Jacket - A New Environmental Benchmark for Montane

8 17 Jun

Scarpa Force - top in class comfort and edging performance

12 14 Jun

Gregory Focal 48

10 Jun

Platypus Quickdraw Filter

3 Jun

Boreal Satori - an all round performer

8 28 May

Montane Men's Resolve XT Jacket

4 20 May

Montane Tenacity Pants - Legwear for all seasons

8 15 May

Black Diamond Vapor & Capitan Helmets

19 14 May

Edelrid Moe 3R - The first recycled harness

10 May

Sea to Summit Frontier Cookware

16 6 May

Mammut Trion 28 pack

9 29 Apr

Trekmates Ankle Gaiters

23 Apr

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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