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Mountain Equipment Kryos Jacket

A cutting edge down jacket aimed at hardcore alpinists, the Kryos may be a big investment for the less elite masses, but its active cut, weather resistance, and superb warmth for weight would give it a very viable role in the Scottish winter hills as well as on big, scary Alps, reckons Dan Bailey. Bring on the cold!

19 Oct

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Joss Naylor's Lakes, Meres and Waters of the Lake District

Brilliantly written, and a visual feast, this book is an inspiring celebration of the landscape and culture of the Lake District, and a fitting tribute to one if its truly great characters, says Rob Greenwood.

5 15 Oct

The Culm Coast and Baggy Point

"This was the guidebook I was most looking forward to seeing this year" says Rob Greenwood, "and it excelled my highest expectations. I hope many other climbers go out and buy it, as it'd be great to see this fantastic, adventurous coastline get the love it...

4 12 Oct

Scarpa Rapid - approach shoe meets trail shoe

Is this a lightweight approach shoe you can also run in, or a trail shoe with scrambling ability? A jack of all trades (or terrains) rather than a master of any one, the Rapid would be a good choice for hands-on hill days and mountain crag...

2 8 Oct

Wild Country Mosquito Harness

The Mosquito is the lightest harness that Wild Country has ever made. It's designed to be a super minimal sport climbing harness...

5 Oct

Mammut Climbax Review

The Climbax is a pair of wristbands linked to an app, which tracks your indoor climbing session and performance. It's the first time...

22 1 Oct

Group Test One Person Tents and Hooped Bivvys

From minimalist backpacking and mountaineering, to quick overnights in the hills closer to home, solo shelters save a...

21 23 Sep

Black Diamond Sprint 225 and Flare headtorches

Sometimes you just want a simple and lightweight headtorch, not a bulky powerhouse. Dan Bailey reviews two new...

7 Sep

The Red Curtain by Dave Barnes - It's Climbing Jim, But Not As We Know It

3 25 Aug

The Earth Beneath My Feet by Andrew Terrill

24 Aug

Rab Cirrus Flex 2.0 Jacket and Cirrus Flex 2.0 Hoody

2 18 Aug

Five Ten NIAD VCS LV

12 13 Aug

Marmot Ether Driclime 2.0 Jacket

5 10 Aug

Black Diamond Prime Approach Shoe

3 6 Aug

Sprayway Dornie baselayer

3 Aug

Five Ten NIAD VCS

14 30 Jul

Dolomite Velocissima

2 27 Jul

Group Test Mountain packs around 40 litres

28 20 Jul

Red Chili Mystix

16 Jul

Black Diamond Fuel Approach Shoe

11 13 Jul

Latest Group Tests

These feature many different product ranges, reviewed by the UKC editorial team

One Person Tents and Hooped Bivvys

From minimalist backpacking and mountaineering, to quick overnights in the hills closer to home, solo shelters save a lot of weight and bulk in your pack. With an emphasis on versatile three-season models, we look at a range of options for budg...