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We put the Sub Zero Factor 2 thermal mid layer leggings to the test.
We review the High UV Insect Shield Buff to see if this innovative and versatile headwear can do it all.
We review Fjallraven's Vidda Pro trousers to see if their reputation as rugged and practical trekking trousers is...
We review Mountain Hardwear's Chockstone Midweight Active pants - trouser designed for hiking, scrambling, climbing...
We review the Bergans of Norway Eidfjord Mens Waterproof Jacket with Dermizax Technology.
We put the hot weather hiking Ether SS tee from Arc'teryx to the test.
Is there room in the market for another merino baselayer brand? We tested the Isobaa 180 Merino LS (long sleeve) to...
The Breccia Pant from Haglofs is a solid, traditional hiking pant built to sustain and endure. We put them to the test...
The super light Nodin Jacket makes its debut in Arc'teryx's hiking-specific Traverse Collection this summer. We put it...
We put one of Prana's classic designs - the Bronson pants - to the test on the road and on the trail
Marketed as lightweight but tough trekking trousers the GR Explorers sound like the ideal candidates for the Active...
We squeezed the Terra Pack pants from Montane into already-full suitcase to test out their credentials on the road
The biggest story to come out of Fjallraven HQ this season is the relaunched and revamped Greenland collection. We put...
The new Venga Rock Pants from Patagonia on test are designed to take you from couch to crag and back again in style -...
Weighing in against the big players Alpkit send their Balance jacket into the stratosphere with a cohesive blend of...