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Independent Gear reviews for travel and active clothing for walking, cycling, hiking, trekking and adventure kit including jackets, base layers, trousers, mid layers, gloves, hats, gilets, lycra and baggy cycling clothing.
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A shirt in a jacket category? We test the McNair PlasmaDry Corduroy Workshirt to see if it can hold its own against...
The Skogso jacket from Fjallraven sits in their trekking range, but is designed to be worn as an urban jacket too; we...
Finisterre are the current leaders of British surf culture, but their products are designed to work inland too; we put...
Craghoppers laud the versatility of their Pro Lite Softshell, so who better to test versatility than the active...
The 'AR' in Arc'teryx's Beta AR stands for 'All-rounder' so it should be perfect for active travel... We put that 'AR'...
A versatile road cycling zipped jersey, the Lusso Stealth Jacket has been on our back for countless test miles already.
Arriving at camp sweaty and chilled there is nothing like unwrapping an insulated jacket to step into for warmth. We...
With a double layered fabric throughout, we test if the Helly Hansen Warm Ice Crew really does get the best of both...
We review the Endura BaaBaa Merino baselayer to see if it really can handle any conditions and still come up pong-free.
Adding a layer when you want to cool down is counter-intuitive, so we test if the Craft Mesh Superlight really can do...
It may look like a string vest, but we test if the Altura Dry Mesh Baselayer is actually a high tech weapon for...
We go for a ride in the Odlo Pactor Windstopper windproof cycling jacket to see how it fares in some seriously chilly...
We put the DHB Flashlight Thermal Bib Tights to the test on some chilly winter rides.
Does a 'classic' fleece stand up to modern requirements? We test the Haglofs Pile Hood to find out.
We review the G-1000 equipped Skogso Padded Jacket from Fjallraven