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NEW Fast Find Ranger Personal Locator Beacon

McMurdo has extended its range of leading emergency distress beacons with the launch of the NEW Fast Find Ranger PLB (Personal Locator Beacon), designed specifically as a potential life saving device for all outdoor enthusiasts.

Preview: New high-ankle boot from Lowa

Lowa Khumbu II GTX trekking boot, introduced in time for the start of spring and summer, is a high-ankle Gore-Tex-lined boot.

Review: Columbia's Compounder Shellfeaturing new material

A first review of the Omni-Dry material used in the Compounder Shell

REVIEW: Keen's Glarus traditional boot

Keen's first foray into classic hiking boots mixes their trademark comfort with performance.

REVIEW: Osprey's new child carrier

Daniel Neilson (and daughter Clara) are impressed with Osprey's first child carrier in three years.

REVIEW: Mammut Ambient Dry Bag

It's a dry bag, a water carrier and an ambient lamp. It's clever and we like it.

Preview: All new Berghaus three-season boots

Berghaus has extended its footwear range for spring/summer 2012 with the introduction of Exterra - a collection of three season boots.

The tent you can put up in one minute

Can you really put up a four man tent in one minute? Coleman claim you can.

Preview: Hi-Tec’s all new women’s range

Hi-Tec launch a new range of shoes and sandals design by women for women

Preview: lightweight, waterproof Arc'Teryx pants

New Gore-Tex Paclite trousers from the Canadian outfitter Arc'Teryx

Preview: Patagonia's new trail running line

Eco-conscious manufacturers Patagonia have launched a new range of trail running tops, bottoms and footwear.

Preview: New lightweight boot from Meindl

German manufacturer Meindl have introduced a new lightweight Gore-Tex boot to its Softline range.

Preview: Aclima 'Neck Gaiter'

Yes, its a buff, but Aclima's 'Neck Gaiter' is very nice on first impressions.

Preview: VAUDE's latest range of tents

VAUDE launch new two- and three- person tents based on classic designs.

Preview: New technical underwear from ODLO

Take a look at the new range range of technical underwear from ODLO.

PREVIEW: New multi-day packs from Black Diamond

Black Diamond launch new multi-day backpacks, including a woman specific model.

REVIEW: Aquapac's iPad2 case

aquapac’s latest case allows you to take your iPad through storms, down river and, erm, in the bath.

Preview: Mammut's new Polartec baselayers

Mammut have launched a colourful new range of baselayers made from the Polartec Power Dry material.

Preview: Eider’s new Target Jacket

Take a peak at Eider's new Gore-Tex Active Shell jacket.

Karrimor's first new jackets in 7 years

Take a peek at the first new technical jackets from Karrimor in more than seven years.

REVIEW: Anatom's V1 Trail Shoe

Read the full review of the first trail shoe from the Scottish manufacturer Anatom.

Teva launch (really) great looking wet shoes

Wet shoes that you can wear to the pub? Yes please.

Preview: Hi-Tec's new Sierra boot collection

Hi-Tec revisit its 1978 classic with a reinvented range for summer

Preview: Hi-Tec Harmony collection for women

Hi-Tec has announced the launch of the new Harmony outdoor collection, for Spring/Summer 2012, created by women for women.

Preview: Lifeventure's (colourful) towels

Roll up! or the summer with Lifeventure's latest lightweight towels.

Preview: new stoves from Campingaz

It's time to get out and go gourmet again with Campingaz's new stoves.

Nordisk high-tech sleeping bag wins prestigious design award

Nordisk's Bering -3 sleeping bag has won the prestigious red dot design award for 2012

Preview: New Rab jacket

A first look at the new Rab Scimitar jacket, only available through Cotswold Outdoors

PREVEW: KEEN's all-new summer sandal

Have a sneak look at Keen's most advanced sandal, fresh for spring 2012.

Preview: New lightweight brasher boots

A first look at two new leather fell-walking boots from brasher

PREVIEW: summer shorts and pants from Sprayway

Sprayway have launched two new legwear ranges for the summer. Here's a sneek peek.

Snugpak unveil new sleeping bag with reading light in hood

Snugpak have updated their Chrysalis range of sleeping bags which now incoproates a reading llight and improved fabrics.

PREVIEW: KEEN's new walking boot

KEEN launches classic leather walking boot, the Glarus

Anquet launches new apps and Anquet Cloud

Digital mappers Anquet release a range of new apps and software with cloud synchronisation.

The Primus OmniLite Ti stove - exclusive first review

TGO's Gear Editor Chris Townsend brings us an exclusive review of the new award-winning Primus OmniLite Ti stove. Does it live up to the acclaim?

New trail shoe from Helly Hansen

A first glimpse at Helly Hansen's newest trail shoe.

Anatom's new multisport trail shoe

Anatom’s newVentra Series V1 Trail Shoe, for men and women, is a lightweight multi-activity shoe designed for anything from fast paced hiking to scrambling, and at just £65.

Lightweight winter boots tested

What do you wear on your feet in winter if you like lightweight, flexible footwear? Chris Townsend reviews two pairs of lightweight boots with synthetic insulation which might provide an alternative to heavier traditional boots.

UK firm offer try before you buy winter tents

An outdoor company is offering customers the chance to try their four season tents before buying them.

New stretchable and waterproof trousers from Craghoppers

The makers of a cult range of outdoor trousers are introducing a new pair of waterproof stretch trousers.

Chris Townsend tests the Grower's Cup

TGO's Gear Editor tries out a new product that claims to deliver gourmet coffee on the go.

"Disposable French press" claims to give gourmet coffee on the go

A new product aims to make it possible to produce high quality coffee without the need for filters, pots or bulky equipment.

New insoles for wooly walking

Orthopaedic brand Superfeet are launching a wooly and warmer version of their popular supportive insoles.

Polartec Neoshell wins top award

Polartec Neoshell wins the innovation prize from the British Outdoors Writers and Photographers Guild

Advertising Feature - GORE-TEX® Active Shell

There is a brand new GORE-TEX® product hitting the shops this autumn that you can ‘Try Before you Buy’. GORE-TEX® Active Shell is more breathable than any other waterproof and windproof product currently on the market. And to prove just how good it is, Gore is inviting you to check it out for yourself!

Happy Birthday Mountain Equipment

To celebrate their 50th birthday Mountain Equipment has produced a great film that traces their history

Haglofs' 'highly breathable' Gore-Tex jacket put to the test

Chris Townsend reviews the Haglofs Endo jacket, our first review of a garment made with the new Gore-Tex 'Active Shell' membrane - described by its makers as 'the most breathable Gore-Tex ever.'

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: 'SureLock' trekking poles from MSR

Chris appreciates the new reliable and secure locking system on MSR's new trekking poles

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: Ultralight carbon fibre tents from Force Ten

Chris Townsend takes a look at Force Ten's new ultralight 'Carbon' tents, made with carbon fibre poles.

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: New lightwave Hyper Tents pitch flysheet first

Lightwave's lightweight tents have always pitched inner first, but their new range offers more options, finds Chris Townsend

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: Hilleberg to offer three season tents

Chris takes a first look at Hilleberg's new lighter, three season tents

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: Montane moves into packs

Montane has introduced its first range of packs, as Chris Townsend discovers at the OutDoor show

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: Chaco's shaped sandals get lighter

Chris Townsend has a quick test of Chaco's new sandals, with a lighter footbed.

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: Goal Zero portable solar power comes to the UK

MBC (the Mountain Boot Company) will be distributing solar power systems from Goal Zero, which launched in the USA last year. Chris gives his first impressions.

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: Exped

Exped has introduced a lighter version of its comfortable sleep mats

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: Berghaus Bioflex

Berghaus's Bioflex back system has lightened up

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: GoLite

Chris Townsend has mixed feelings about the rationalisation of GoLite's range of packs

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: Primus

Chris is impressed by the award-winning Primus OmniLite Ti

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: Vaude

A new environmental initiative has been launched by Vaude

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: Smartwool

Chris Townsend is interested to see Smartwool move into mid layers and synthetics

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: NeoAir mats revamped

The innovative NeoAir sleeping mat from Cascade Designs has been redesigned

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: Tecnica footwear

Tecnica's new footwear has caught Chris Townsend's eye

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: Terra Nova

New tents and rucksacks from Terra Nova at Friedrichshafen 2011

CHRIS TOWNSEND AT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: MSR

Chris Townsend examines MSR's revamped stoves

Lowe Alpine finds new UK home

Outdoor clothing and equipment brand Lowe Alpine has come under the ownership of Equip, makers of Rab clothing and Podsacs.

Haglöfs to sponsor Highlander

In the words of Chris Near (one of the Country’s leading fellrunners and winner of the A class of the Highlander in 2007 and 2008): “The Highlander is without doubt the best UK Mountain Marathon.

Go Outdoors to recruit 150 new management staff

GO Outdoors has launched a significant management recruitment drive in order to cater for its forthcoming new store openings.

GoLite’s Take-Back programme announced

GoLite, the manufacturer of lightweight, high performance, sustainable clothing and equipment, announced today the GoLite Product Take-Back Program, a first of its kind in the outdoor industry.

Four more superstores for GO Outdoors

The UK’s fastest-growing outdoor retailer, GO Outdoors, is to open four more giant superstores in less than two months.

Coming soon - vario-pocket waterproofs from Mammut

Two new technical waterproof jackets from Mammut will be available from the end of March.

Helping Mountain Rescue

Described as “a jacket with a conscience”, Montane’s Lite-Speed is also smaller and lighter than an orange.

Light your nights

Picture the scene. You and your partner are squashed in a tent with headlamps as your only source of light. Every time you glance at each other over a game of cards or a cup of cocoa you are blinded by the strong light from the other person’s headlamp – sound familiar?

Berghaus covers all the bases

Berghaus is ensuring that all bases are covered this season, with the launch of a brand new collection of performance T-shirts for spring/summer 2010.

Hi-Tec joins forces with The National Trust

Outdoor footwear brand Hi-Tec has announced that it is joining forces with The National Trust to launch a brand new family of walking boots with minimal environmental impact.

21 years of innovation

British outdoor brand Keela celebrates its 21st birthday today and to celebrate it is offering sets of ESP technology gear to 21 lucky winners.

Navigating on your smart phone

ViewRanger GPS, the award winning sat-nav programme, is now available in App stores on the Symbian platform and has immediately raced into the best sellers list on Nokia’s OVI store.

Introducing the Sella Jacket from Berghaus

Berghaus is enhancing its successful mountain clothing range for spring/summer 2010 with the introduction of a stylish new lightweight Windstopper® jacket.

Map sales ease disappointment

Anquet, who make mapping software for outdoors people, will keep their 50% sale open for another day so anyone who has been holding off from buying digital maps in the expectation of free OS map data can still pick up a bargain.

New tent range from GoLite

GoLite’s popular Shangri-La shelters have been joined by some brand new tent models - the new Eden collection.

Gregory donates packs to ongoing Haiti effort

Gregory Mountain Products has donated more than 1,600 backpacks to assist with ongoing relief efforts in Haiti.

Evernew titanium products come to UK

Evernew, a Japanese brand producing high quality titanium cookware, has chosen backpackinglight.co.uk as their UK retail partner for the release of new ranges of titanium products in 2010 and beyond.

Meindl’s new multi-terrain footwear

Meindl’s new Respond XCR is available in a mid-boot or shoe version and looks to be just the ticket for lightweight backpackers.

Sprayway to sponsor Lake District volunteers

Volunteers who guide and escort visitors around the Lake District are to have a new look this year, as Sprayway has signed up to provide branded outdoor clothing for the National Park Authority’s Volunteer Service.

Old boots looking for a home?

Meindl are giving walkers the opportunity to donate worn and unwanted walking boots (of any brand) to a new initative raising money for WaterAid.

50th store for Cotswold

Cotswold Outdoor reached a milestone this month with the launch of its 50th UK store.

Trekking poles - the scientific evidence

A study by academics at Northumbria University has shown for the first time that trekking poles help walkers maintain muscle function while significantly reducing soreness in the days following a hike.

Green accolade for Nikwax

For the second year running, Nikwax has been selected as one of The Sunday Times’s Best Green Companies in the UK.

Outdoor gear companies accused of poor ethics

Ethical Consumer Magazine has conducted a survey of the outdoor gear industry and today claims that companies in the sector pay “little regard for environmental issues with most having woefully inadequate environmental and ethical reporting policies”.

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