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Mountain Equipment Aiguille Hooded Top

A "long-sleeved t-shirt with attitude", this light, stretchy and breathable mountain top has found a niche in his wardrobe that Dan Bailey didn't know he needed to fill. Shame about the cut, he says.

25 Jul

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKH editorial team

Lowe Alpine AirZone Ultra 26L Hiking Pack

Sharon Kennedy was so taken with this stripped-back, lightweight pack that she instantly nicked the men's version from her partner Graham. It's only fair that she writes the review to explain why...

12 Jul

Mammut Taiss HS Hooded Jacket

Top-end technical shells come at top-end prices. But if you don't require the ultimate in winter protection then you needn't spend so much. John McKenna trials a rather more affordable mountaineering shell, but one that still packs a punch in terms of...

6 9 Jul

Mammut Alto Light HS Hooded Jacket Men's and Women's

Sharon Kennedy and Graham Uney test drive this lightweight shell over a wet spring and early summer on the Cumbrian fells, and find a lot to like.

1 Jul

Show Report OTS 2024 - Our Best of the Show

The 2024 Outdoor Trade Show has just concluded. Over a busy three days our team clocked up an impressive mileage...

16 21 Jun

Solution Jacket - A New Environmental Benchmark for Montane

From PFC-based treatments and dodgy dyeing processes to fabrics hard to recycle, waterproof shells...

8 17 Jun

Gregory Focal 48

For shorter overnight trips in the UK the Focal 48 strikes an ideal balance of weight, durability, and features. Our reviewer was impressed...

10 Jun

Platypus Quickdraw Filter

Dan Bailey field-tests his second compact water filter in two months. Why is he particularly taken with this design...?

3 Jun

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Nalgene Colour Block – New Colours for the Summer.

Fully committed to the circular economy, Nalgene have pioneered the use of Tritan RenewTM resin to construct their iconic drinks bottle.

18 Jul

Cocoon's Innovative Travel Towels

Cocoon's innovative fabric materials combined with clever design help travellers, climbers and adventurer's journey in comfort and travel as lightly and efficiently as possible.

16 Apr