Matthew Jones

With its sustainable, soft and durable wool-polyester fabric blend, the Klättermusen Balder Zip fleece jacket exudes style and class, giving it more appeal than most synthetic technical fleeces

An innovative design for cold-weather climbers and mountain explorers, the Black Diamond Soloist Finger Glove combines the warmth of a mitt with the dexterity of a glove

The Outdoor Research PL Base Sensor is a fleece–fabric glove for use alone in milder conditions, or as a base layer in colder climes

The Keela Micro Pulse lightweight half-zip top offers plenty of soft, cosy comfort, so it is ideal as a simple, no frills mid layer all year round

The Helly Hansen Power Air Heat Grid jacket is an eco-conscious layer that heralds the future for synthetic fleece

Soft yet durable with a great tailored fit, this chunky hybrid fleece jacket from a new Swedish brand is a well-made and thoughtfully designed bit of cold-weather kit

A trim-fitting technical, microgrid mid layer, the Outdoor Research Vigor Full-Zip hoodie is a close-fitting hoodie that balances warmth and breathability

The Sherpa Rolpa fleece jacket is a lightweight, ethically produced, full-zip fleece looks that feels great, and is suitable for everyday use

The Picture Organic Marco fleece jacket provides decent warmth levels, has a strong emphasis on sustainability and brings understated style to slopes or streets

The Alpkit Filoment Hoody down jacket is a competitively priced entry-level 630FP down jacket that works well as a midlayer or extra stash layer for hiking, hillwalking, climbing, camping.

Warm, moisture-resistant and quick-drying Primaloft Gold Active+ fill makes the Klattermusen Alv puffer jacket the ideal mountain midlayer

Sustainably produced and great value, the Alpkit Kanyo puffer jacket makes a light, packable and versatile layer for spring, summer and autumn adventures

Tough, rugged and fully waterproof, the Columbia Grand Trek down jacket is built for hard use, with minimal stitching and durable face fabrics

Premium goose down and box-wall construction make the Klattermusen Bore 2.0 down jacket a hyper-warm outer layer for the coldest conditions

The versatile Páramo Torres Activo puffer jacket has a multitude of uses, from light belay jacket to cosy camping layer

The archetypal synthetic ‘puffy’, Patagonia Nano Puff PURE jacket is a versatile jacket that’ll happily take you from pub to peak

The Deuter Exosphere -10 sleeping bag is a cosy synthetic three-season bag with extra fill in the footbox to keep toes toasty, plus water-resistant zones at each end to fend off damp tent walls

The Sea to Summit Traverse Tv III is a hard-wearing and versatile synthetic bag that makes a practical camp companion whether you’re sleeping out in high summer or the chilly shoulder seasons

The Thermarest Hyperion 32F/0C sleeping bag is a featherweight champ that offers exceptional warmth for weight and plush spring-through-summer comfort in a minuscule package

The Arc’teryx Cerium SL Hoody is a superlight, highly packable 850FP down jacket that performs as a mid layer or standalone piece

The Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody is a great all-day midlayer for winter pursuits that will keep you warm without getting sweaty thanks to its hybrid construction and versatile insulation

Competitive warmth-for-weight and a superb, tailored fit make the Jöttnar Fenrir down jacket a highly efficient throw-on layer for winter summit trips and chilly wild camps alike

The Rab Microlight Alpine down jacket is a comfortable and versatile midrange 700FP down garment with great environmental credentials that is a great choice for use in damp weather

The Picture Takashima puffer jacket is a lightly insulated synthetic hybrid midlayer built for core warmth

The Helly Hansen Odin Lifaloft hybrid down jacket employs zoned baffles of 800FP down and synthetic Lifaloft fill, with a clever offset construction designed to eliminate cold spots