Review: Columbia Essential Explorer 20L
6th October 2020
Chiara Bullen reviews a lightweight and surprisingly spacious pack - the Columbia Essential Explorer 20L.
Reviews
Review: Columbia OutDry Ex Reign
1st October 2020
The Columbia OutDry Ex Reign uses an unusual high-performance fabric. But can the design of the jacket deliver too? Chris Townsend takes this intriguing waterproof jacket on the hill to find out.
Review: Patagonia Torrentshell 3L
1st October 2020
Read Chris Townsend’s review of the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L – a well-priced waterproof jacket that makes a good choice for backpacking.
Review: Arc’teryx Beta AR
1st October 2020
Chris Townsend tests the Arc’teryx Beta AR on the hill, and discovers a durable, low-weight waterproof jacket – albeit at a high price.
Review: Fjallraven Keb Eco-Shell Jacket
1st October 2020
The Fjallraven Keb Eco-Shell Jacket is an excellent jacket that performs well and is environmentally friendly. Read the full review by Chris Townsend here.
Review: Salewa Sella PTX Responsive
1st October 2020
The Salewa Sella PTX Responsive is made from an intriguing new material. Chris Townsend puts this waterproof jacket through its paces on the hill.
Review: Paramo Velez Adventure Smock
1st October 2020
The Paramo Velez Adventure Smock is designed for a wide range of activities. TGO’s gear editor Chris Townsend reviews this versatile jacket.
Review: Berghaus Athunder
1st October 2020
Chris Townsend awarded the Berghaus Athunder ‘Best Buy’ in his review of waterproof jackets for October 2020’s issue of The Great Outdoors. Here’s how the jacket performed on the hill.
Review: Snowpeak Wanderlust 2.5L
1st October 2020
A lightweight jacket designed for the hill – but does the Snowpeak Wanderlust 2.5L live up to the high price tag? Chris Townsend reviews this waterproof jacket.
Review: Montane Pac Plus
1st October 2020
This super lightweight jacket is a good choice for backpacking – but how does it perform on the hill? Chris Townsend puts the Montane Pac Plus through its paces.