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Camping Therm-a-rest MondoKing 3D Sleeping Mattress

The MondoKing 3D is Therm-a-Rest's warmest, most supportive and most comfortable camping mat. No lightweight, to put it mildly, this chunky inflatable mattress is strictly for car camping where a small pack size and low weight offer no real benefit, and a bit more luxury is no bad thing.

10 24 May

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Rab Ridge Raider Bivi

This has to be one of the more robust and spacious hooped bivvy bags on the market, says Dan Bailey, and if you can make the investment it ought to offer years of good service.

17 May

Scarpa Instinct S

Combining performance, sensitivity, and comfort, the Instinct S is surprisingly versatile. If you've had doubts about slippers in the past, then they might well turn your head, says Rob Greenwood.

13 May

Montane Alpine Resolve

While the Alpine Resolve is Montane's current top of the range shell for alpine climbing and winter mountaineering, it wouldn't be overkill for foul weather hillwalking too. It's not cheap, but compared to some of the competition it represents really good value, says...

10 May

Silva Trail Runner Free H - more than just a runner's headtorch

With its smooth tilting head and power lead cleverly integrated into the headband, the Trail...

6 May

Jöttnar Grim women's shell

Now available in a women's version, the Grim is a rugged mountaineering shell intended for general mountain use, from skiing, to...

2 3 May

Scarpa Rush Mid Kid GTX Boots

Combining the lightness and cushioning of a trail shoe with the support of a boot, the Rush Mid Kids GTX seems a bit of a winner...

29 Apr

La Sportiva G5 Evo

With some crucial improvements to the old version, as well as a few attractive modern features, the newly updated G5 Evo should become a...

14 26 Apr

Trekmates Gloves - Strath, Gulo and Thaw

22 Apr

Montane Spine Jacket

8 20 Apr

Scarpa Mago

6 14 Apr

Jöttnar Asger HS lightweight hoodless softshell

7 12 Apr

Boreal Crux and Crux Lace (Men's and Women's)

12 8 Apr

La Sportiva Aequilibrium ST GTX

27 5 Apr

Rab's Xenair range - a jacket for all seasons?

29 Mar

Gregory Katmai 65 Pack

2 25 Mar

Mountain Equipment Trango

22 Mar

Ocun Nitro

3 18 Mar

COROS Vertix 2 Watch

29 15 Mar

DMM Spire and Spire Tech axes

18 10 Mar

Latest Group Tests

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

Mountain Shells Around £200

Can you pick up a decent shell for only around £200? We think so! While top-end technical waterproof jackets cost big money, less specialist alternatives are available for lots less. In terms of quality and functionality, our benchmark budget i...

55 9 Feb

Men's Climbing Trousers

Climbing trousers - everyone wears them, but they're often a bit of an after-thought: do you turn up to the crag or the wall in your dirtiest jeans, or brightest Euro-wad pantaloons? In this test we compare 15 pairs of climbing-oriented strides from leading...

60 2 Nov, 2021

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 budgets of...

21 23 Sep, 2021

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