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Black Diamond Onsight 375 headtorch

Though aimed at rock climbing, the Onsight 375 is equally good for other uses, says Dan Bailey. It won't win the lumens arms race, but this robust and weatherproof model would make a solid main light for winter climbing and hillwalking, and its ability to switch between spot and flood modes is handy too.

3 30 Nov

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Mountain Equipment Alpamayo and Fitzroy Jackets

Among midweight synthetic insulated jackets for winter climbing and all-round mountain use, the Fitzroy has long been a benchmark. Warmer, lighter, and more weatherproof, the new design improves on the old classic. Joining it this season is the...

7 26 Nov

Montane Fireball Jacket - lightweight insulation on the move

If you're after a synthetic insulated layer that you can put on and wear all day, stationary or working hard, and not end up a clammy mess, then this quietly understated jacket really is one to beat, says Dan Bailey.

19 Nov

Marmot Mitre Peak - lightweight technical shell

A Gore-Tex Active shell with a climbing-oriented cut and feature set, the Mitre Peak is a stripped-down option that will take you from technical summer alpine climbing, through to all seasons and uses in the UK - with the exception of...

4 12 Nov

The Fox of Glencoe - Hamish MacInnes

This attractive book is a fitting tribute to a climbing polymath the like of whom we'll probably never see again, says...

4 9 Nov

La Sportiva Cyklon

Though this trail shoe's ideal habitat is rough and rocky, it's got the grip to deal with wet and muddy ground too, says Rob Greenwood,...

3 29 Oct

Montane Krypton Softshell Hoodie

With a robust softshell fabric that combines a weather-resisting face with a snug furry inside, the Krypton works as either a...

5 26 Oct

Mountain Equipment Kryos Jacket

A cutting edge down jacket aimed at hardcore alpinists, the Kryos may be a big investment for the less elite masses, but its...

19 Oct

Joss Naylor's Lakes, Meres and Waters of the Lake District

6 15 Oct

Scarpa Rapid - approach shoe meets trail shoe

2 8 Oct

Group Test One Person Tents and Hooped Bivvys

21 23 Sep

Black Diamond Sprint 225 and Flare headtorches

7 Sep

The Earth Beneath My Feet by Andrew Terrill

24 Aug

Rab Cirrus Flex 2.0 Jacket and Cirrus Flex 2.0 Hoody

2 18 Aug

Marmot Ether Driclime 2.0 Jacket

5 10 Aug

Black Diamond Prime Approach Shoe

3 6 Aug

Sprayway Dornie baselayer

3 Aug

Dolomite Velocissima

2 27 Jul

Group Test Mountain packs around 40 litres

28 20 Jul

Black Diamond Fuel Approach Shoe

11 13 Jul

Latest Group Tests

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

One Person Tents and Hooped Bivvys

From minimalist backpacking and mountaineering, to quick overnights in the hills closer to home, solo shelters save a lot of weight and bulk in your pack. With an emphasis on versatile three-season models, we look at a range of options for budg...