Reviews

Featured Review

Scarpa Little Terra kid's boot

If you don't want to put the kids off walking for life, then make sure their boots are easy on the feet. These little brown boots score big in that regard, and our junior reviewer has been keen to wear them everywhere from summits to school.

3 11 Jun

Adverstising on UKH

Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKH editorial team

Montane Azote 32 pack

Dan Bailey tries a new hillwalking daypack from Montane. His feelings? It's a love/hate thing. Well at least it didn't leave him indifferent.

8 Jun

Arc'teryx Atom LT jacket - a lightweight best worn on the go

The Atom LT may not be very warm or particularly weather-resistant, but its breathability on the move makes this a very good example of 'active insulation', reckons Dave Saunders. But is it better classed as a jacket or a midlayer?...

1 Jun

Montane Running Packs: Gecko VP5+, Gecko VP20+ and Gecko Ultra V+

Rob Greenwood puts three new running packs from Montane through their paces, while training for - and successfully completing - a Bob Graham Round.

17 28 May

Trekmates Gaiters - range overview

Dan Bailey sets aside his gaiter-scepticism to try out three models from Trekmates' extensive range. They all do a decent...

16 25 May

Julbo Sunglasses: Monterosa 2, Montebianco 2 and Shield M

Rob Greenwood looks at three pairs of sunglasses from Julbo, each coming with various lens options,...

18 May

Montane Phoenix Stretch Jacket

The hybrid construction of the Phoenix Stretch Jacket helps make it a really versatile piece that works as either an outer...

14 May

Sprayway kid's jackets - Bianca and Belle

If you take your kids outdoors a lot, they deserve clothing that's up to the job, says Dan Bailey, but of course it's...

7 7 May

Scarpa Cyclone GTX Walking Boot

30 Apr

Black Diamond Punisher and Terminator gloves - spot the difference

4 27 Apr

Montane Alpine Spirit Shell

23 Apr

La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX

20 Apr

Mountain Equipment's new Tupilak Jacket and Pants

4 10 Apr

Trekmates Drypack RS 30L

2 Apr

Montane Terra Pack Pants

30 Mar

Camelbak MultiBev 500ml

6 26 Mar

Mountain Equipment Vega Jacket

6 23 Mar

Mammut Perform Down Bag -7

2 Mar

Black Diamond Raven Pro axe

7 23 Feb

Mountain Equipment Kinesis Range - the ultimate softshell?

27 16 Feb

Latest Group Tests

These feature many different product ranges, reviewed by the UKH editorial team

Bombproof Winter Mountain Shells

What's the ideal shell for Scottish winter climbing and gnarly hill walks? A beefy and protective one! Here we review tough technical jackets from 12 leading manufacturers.

28 25 Feb, 2020

Compact Headtorches

Modern front-mounted headtorches are neat and lightweight, yet pack enough power for most needs. Here we look in depth at five alternatives across the price spectrum.

18 31 Dec, 2019