Choosing the right clothing for your outdoor adventures needs some research. There are new designs and materials launched every year, so when you've selected the type of gear you want, here's where you can find some help with a bit more detail. Reviews from Outside staff are based on personal experience, testing in all weathers and for a variety of outdoor activities in the Peak District and beyond.
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I’ve been using the Arc'teryx Alpha FL Jacket for just under 12 months now. I was looking for a waterproof jacket that would cover a couple of my general activities such as walking, bike packing and running. The Alpha FL immediately ticked all the boxes; one jacket; all activities covered, great.
How can ice climbing gloves move forward? You would think it's a hard product to evolve. However Outdoor Research (OR) have pulled out all the stops with the Bitterblaze glove. Continue reading
IT’S THERE!!!!!
These are the words I use all the time to describe my Ascendant Hoody - a lightweight softshell from Outdoor Research.
I have been using this jacket now for the past 12 months and I can’t sing its praises loud enough. Continue reading
I’ve had the Rab Cirrus Flex jacket for a couple of months now and it’s proved to be a solid all-rounder. Its been camping, trad climbing and even on a rare trip to the ‘Big Smoke’ (London, not Sheffield in case you were wondering). Continue reading
At a time when some brands appear to be dumbing down to cater for what seems like the dog walking market, and others are speeding off in the other direction to create the outdoor equivalent of the Lamborghini, it’s good to know that Mountain Equipment are still doing what they’ve always done and doing it better than ever. Continue reading
When I was about eight years old I coveted one item above all others; my dad's Peak National Park ranger uniform jacket. Continue reading
Here's something a bit different from us...a video review. James went for a misty morning boulder at Burbage West after testing the Rab Alpha Direct Jacket for the last season. Continue reading
OK, I admit it, I'm already a fan of Mountain Equipment gear. It’s functional, unfussy and does the job. Continue reading
I was pretty excited when our Salomon rep handed me the X-Alp Smartskin Jacket. I thought it was a really good looking softshell jacket and it's available in some great colours (I’m a sucker for bright clothing, so opted for a really bright yellow). Continue reading