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Special Mention: Lightweight (Under 350g) Softshell Jacket

Special Mention: Lightweight (Under 350g) Softshell Jacket

Dynafit's Transalper Dynastretch Jacket Special Mentions [ * below we've bolded the relevant condition for the item reviewed here ] Over time we've come across a number items that have really [...] Read more

Best Lightweight (Under 350g) Softshell Trousers

Best Lightweight (Under 350g) Softshell Trousers

Rab's Incline Pants Preface As always, we're looking at the Rab Incline trousers from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", Waist 33", Height: 5ft [...] Read more

Best Hybrid Wind-Top & UL Waterproof Jacket

Best Hybrid Wind-Top & UL Waterproof Jacket

OMM's Halo Smock Preface As always, we're looking at the OMM Halo from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", Waist 33", Height: 5ft 8" Test item: [...] Read more

Best Lightweight (Under 350g) Softshell Jacket

Best Lightweight (Under 350g) Softshell Jacket

Rab's Borealis Tour Softshell (& Borealis Range) Preface [ 2025 Update ] : Currently the Borealis range consists of : Borealis Hooded Jacket (which we recommend): full-zip, 2 hand pockets, no [...] Read more

Best Lightweight (Under 300g) Softshell Pull-On

Best Lightweight (Under 300g) Softshell Pull-On

Rab's Borealis Pull-On (Hooded Softshell) Preface Rab updated their Boreas Pull-on for 2018 renaming it the Borealis Pull-On. Unlike many upgrades in recent times (that have proven to break something [...] Read more

Best Heavy Duty Cold Weather Softshell Trousers

Best Heavy Duty Cold Weather Softshell Trousers

Mountain Equipment's Ibex Mountain Pants Preface This review makes a modular case for winter legwear and references two related components. We recommend looking at the following reviews for a more [...] Read more

Best Lightweight (Under 400g) Softshell Hooded Jacket

Best Lightweight (Under 400g) Softshell Hooded Jacket

Mountain Equipment's Echo Hooded Jacket Preface This review has been updated to include the results of the recent Winter Kit Test findings where the jacket was paired with the light Rab Momentum [...] Read more

Best Trekking Trouser Belt

Best Trekking Trouser Belt

Edelrid's Turley Belt Preface Though we're predominantly looking at the Turley belt, this review is as much a piece about a specific type of belt (or accurately a type of buckle) and below we've [...] Read more


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