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Montane Fury Lite Hoody

It's just a fleece, says John McKenna, but a nice one. The Fury Lite is well suited to both walking and climbing, and its midweight thickness makes it useful year-round.

12 Apr

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These are reviews from the UKH editorial team

Mountain Equipment Vega - update of a classic

A versatile midweight down jacket, the Vega is warm enough for winter mountains but light enough to remain packable, says Tom Ripley. In fact he rates it so much, he's on his third...

5 Apr

Salewa Ortles Hybrid Tirolwool Responsive Jacket

Featuring an unusual blend of wool and polyester, this light-midweight jacket balances warmth with breathability to offer a really versatile wear-all-day insulating layer that's ideal for Scottish winter, says John McKenna.

4 19 Mar

Rab Latok 20 pack

Built light but tough, this close-fitting and superbly functional little pack is spot on for minimalist climbing and mountaineering days, says Dan Bailey.

11 Mar

The North Face Summit Pumori Gore-Tex Pro Jacket

With its tough Gore-Tex Pro fabric, excellent active cut and climbing-oriented features, the Pumori is a real...

15 5 Mar

Mountain Equipment Switch Pro Hooded Jacket and Switch Trousers

Quick-drying, breathable, and very warm for their minimal weight, these lined softshells make a...

5 19 Feb

Group Test Performance Headtorches - Petzl Nao RL, Silva FREE and Black Diamond Distance 1500

Torch technology moves on fast, and the latest generation of high power...

26 2 Feb

Salewa Ortles Light Mid PTX

This is a striking cross between a winter boot and a softer shoe, blending the low weight and forgiving comfort of one with the...

8 30 Jan

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

SOTO extends range of expedition cooking kit

Expedition stove and cookware brand SOTO has recently added to its range of lightweight kit available in the UK. New to the market are SOTO's Thermolite Pot Set and Navigator Frying Pan, joining the likes of the popular Thermostack Cook Set Com...

9 Feb

Mammut new rugged, full-featured hardshell - Taiss Pro HS Hooded Jacket

The Taiss Pro Hooded Jacket is the "big sister" of the Taiss Hardshell. Our rugged, full-featured hardshell jacket rises to any challenge in the mountains – whether climbing hard vertical ice pitches or descending...

2 29 Nov, 2023

Fully Committed: Salewa's Latest Mountain Boot

Salewa's Ortles collection is its most technical and performance-oriented range, named after Mt Ortles (3,905m), the highest point in the South Tyrol region.

20 Sep, 2023