Accessories

Gear review: MSR Revo Ascent snowshoes

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Paul Webster

Snowshoes for Scotland? Paul tests out a pair of MSR Revo Ascent snowshoes.

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Gear review: Walking socks

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Helen Webster

For most walkers socks are one of the most important but least considered items of kit. With us for every step of the way…

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Review: Petzl Actik Core headtorch

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Helen Webster

RRP: £50 Weight: 82g (including supplied rechargable battery – slightly more with standard AAAs) Petzl – which began life as a caving gear company – made its first headtorch in 1981 and has been refining and expanding its range ever…

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Gear Review: Rab Blizzard Mitt

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Helen Webster

RRP: £80 Weight: 235g per pair (small) When is a mitt not really a mitt? With the Rab Blizzard, the mitt outer conceals a glove-shaped inner supposedly to give the best of both worlds; I’ve been testing it over the…

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Review: Osprey Hydraulics Reservoir and Insulated Delivery System

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Helen Webster

Osprey Hydraulics Reservoir RRP: £34 Weight: 21g (2 litre) I switched to using hydration bladders over bottles about 10 years ago and despite the faffing involved with cleaning and drying I wouldn’t go back. I drink more, find the reservoir…

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Review: Black Diamond Revolt headtorch

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Helen Webster

RRP: £45 Weight: 100g (including batteries) Headtorches have improved in leaps and bounds in the last few years and now come with an array of different light settings and features. I’ve been testing Black Diamond’s updated ReVolt on my weekly…

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