Haglofs L.I.M Barrier Jacket (Primaloft Aerogel Version) Special Mentions [ * below we've bolded the relevant condition for the item reviewed here ] Over time we've come across a number items that [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (Under 150g) Trekking T-Shirt
Rab's Sonic SS Zip Tee Preface As always, we're looking at the Rab Sonic from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", Waist 33", Height: 5ft 8" Test [...] Read more
Special Mention: Hybrid Wind-Top & UL Waterproof Jacket
Black Yak's Bruna UL Waterproof Jacket / HD Wind-Top Special Mentions [ * below we've bolded the relevant condition(s) for the item reviewed here ] Over time we've come across a number items that [...] Read more
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 Lightweight (Under 350g) Softshell Trousers
Mountain Equipment's Comici Softshell Pants Preface As always, we're looking at the M.E. Comici trousers from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. This review comes with a [...] Read more
Notes On Long Distance Footwear
Preface If you spend your whole time walking along designated paths, then there may not be too much of relevance in this article. If however, you have a more "as the crow flies" approach to distance [...] Read more
Best Cold Weather Baselayer(s)
Honours Shared: Two Great Baselayers from Norway Preface As always, we're looking at the Bergans of Norway Akeleie Half Zip and the Helly Hansen Lifa Merino Seamless Half Zip from the point of view [...] Read more
Best Cold Weather Trekking Cap
Mountain Equipment's Tuolumne Softshell Cap Preface As always, we're looking at the Mountain Equipment Tuolumne from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Head [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (Under 400g) Insulated Jacket
Mountain Equipment's Rampart Hooded Jacket Preface We recently wrote a post about synthetic insulation titled "A Fraud of Meaningless Measures" which serves as a companion piece to this review. It, [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (~200g) Thermal Sleepwear Top (Alt)
Montane's Allez Micro Pull-On Preface This review currently serves as an adjunct to our parallel recommended sleepwear top, the Odlo "Windblock" Crew. This excellent top is no longer made by Odlo but [...] Read more
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 Cold Weather Gaiters
Alpkit's Colca Hiking Gaiters Preface As always, we're looking at the Alpkit Colca Gaiters from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Height: 5ft 8", Inside [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (Under 350g) 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 Lightweight (3 Season) Baselayer
Megmeister's Drynamo Long Sleeve Crew Preface As always, we're looking at the Megmeister Drynamo Crew from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", [...] Read more
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
Best Lightweight (~250g) Down Vest, Gilet (Thermal Booster Layer)
Decathlon's Quechua Trek 500 Down Gilet Preface As always, we're looking at the Decathlon Trek 500 Down Gilet from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest [...] Read more
Best 3 Season Trekking Cap
Ronhill's Trail Split Cap Preface As always, we're looking at the Ronhill Split Cap from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Head circumference: 57.5cm [...] Read more
Best Ultralight (~100g) Hooded Wind Jacket
Mizuno's Lightweight Hoody Wind Jacket (Kato 2.0) Preface As always, we're looking at the Mizuno Hoody Wind Jacket from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: [...] Read more
Best Sub Zero Trekking Gloves (Combination)
Sub Zero Trekking Glove Combination Part 1. Dexterity Preface This review is for people who spend extended time in the mountains during winter and will be most relevant for those who expect to use an [...] Read more
Best Cold Weather Balaclava (Face Mask, Neck Gaiter)
Pyua's Flash Balaclava Preface As always, we're looking at the Pyua Flash Balaclava from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. The Flash Balaclava is available in two sizes: [...] Read more
Best Lightweight Beanie for Dynamic Activities (~50g)
Bergans of Norway's Varde Beanie Preface As always, we're looking at the Bergans Varde Beanie from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Head circumference: [...] Read more
Best Trekking Baselayer Bottoms
F-Lite's Megalight 140 Base Layer 1/2 Shorts Preface The F-Lite baselayer bottoms are a year-round baselayer. In winter we pair these with the Odlo Cubic Tights (now called "Active F-Dry Light [...] Read more
Best Cold Weather Waterproof Tent Boots
3 Layer Thermal Tent Boot Ensemble Preface As always, we're looking at this tent boot ensemble from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Foot Size = 9, Foot [...] Read more
Best Cold Weather Trekking Socks
Darn Tough's Mountaineering Socks Preface As always, we're looking at the Darn Tough Mountaineering Socks from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Foot Size: [...] Read more
Best Cold Weather Beanie Hat (Under 70g)
Mountain Equipment's Plain Knitted Beanie Preface As always, we're looking at the Mountain Equipment Plain Knitted Beanie from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (~200g) Thermal Sleepwear Bottoms
Rab's Power Stretch Pro Pants Preface As always, we're looking at the Rab Power Stretch Pro Pants from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Waist 33", Inner [...] Read more
Best Waterproof Trousers (Under 300g)
Keela's Lightning Trousers Preface As always, we're looking at the Keela Lightning Trousers from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Waist 33", Inner Leg [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (Under 300g) Waterproof Jacket
Keela's Saxon Waterproof Jacket Preface As always, we're looking at the Keela Saxon from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", Waist 33", Height: [...] Read more
Best Midweight (~700g) Insulated Jacket
Keela's Belay Smock Preface As always, we're looking at the Keela Belay Smock from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", Waist 33", Height: 5ft 8" [...] Read more
Best Midweight (Under 450g) Softshell Jacket
Mountain Hardwear's Super Chockstone Jacket Preface As always, we're looking at the Super Chockstone from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", [...] Read more
Best Thermal Sleepwear (+ Backup) Socks
British Army Issue (ECW) Arctic Socks Preface As always, we're looking at the British Army Issue (Extreme Cold Weather) Arctic Socks from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (~200g) Thermal Sleepwear Top
Odlo's Warm Originals Sports Underwear Crew Preface As always, we're looking at the Odlo Warm Originals Sports Underwear Crew from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test [...] Read more
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