Reviews

For the first couple of weeks after this jacket arrived, I wore it as an outer layer and it was perfectly good, keeping off the wind and the cold admirably and letting me crack on with everything from walking the dog on the hill through to doing a spot of house renovation without any problems whatsoe...

Summary: Mammut sent us their Misaun Jacket to put to the test. In short, this one was a bit of a dark horse, hiding a few surprises. The overall performance was actually more than what we had expected.

SUMMARY: The Osprey Atmos 35 has been flawless in terms of usability, comfort and robustness after months of being dragged through woodland, thrown in Land Rovers and generally not really cared for. It is a very, very lightweight pack for its size, but doesn't compromise on performance or support. ...

Summary: The Brasher Supalite GTX is a fully waterproof, breathable, and very lightweight leather boot. The quality of manufacture is great, and if you need a boot which is a companion for leisurely long walks on decent paths, and don't plan to divert up mountains then take a look.

SUMMARY: The Huntsman is one of the classic Swiss Army Knives and contains pretty much everything you'll need to live life, save for those debatable devices that have crept into larger knives, like compasses, pens and USB sticks. The engineering and original idea are superb, but for me the finish wit...

Summary: The Harmony-Mid WP is a waterproof, lightweight boot for well-made trails and very gentle off-roading. It offers more support than a shoe, but isn't designed to cope with anything too gnarly. The styling is pleasant and the boot is super-comfy. The price, for a waterproof boot, is pretty goo...

SUMMARY: The Kento Jacket is beautifully designed and made, and at 365g is certainly a great jacket to stuff away until you need it. It's very waterproof and protective from wind, and seems very breathable too. On those days when it's been just cool enough to wear it, it's never seemed particularly s...

SUMMARY: Osprey's Talon 8 is a large capacity waistpack which works best worn high up on the pelvis. It has good weight distribution and padding around the lumbar region. Build quality is excellent and it's been very waterproof indeed. The only snags are that when it's very heavy, the thin webbing wa...