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Tierra Västra Jacket: Alex in Scotland

Tierra Västra Jacket review: a premium Gore-Tex waterproof for the high places

By Alex Foxfield published

We venture into winter’s embrace wearing the Tierra Västra Jacket, a Gore-Tex waterproof jacket for challenging conditions from a quality Swedish brand

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winter camping: a hiker celebrates after setting up camp

What’s the difference between four-season and winter outdoor kit?

By Alex Foxfield last updated

We study whether there’s a difference between four-season and winter rated gear, taking a look at some of the extreme kit designed for Earth's most challenging conditions

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Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody logo

Why is Arc’teryx so expensive? A close inspection of the premium Canadian brand

By Alex Foxfield published

We look at how ‘Dead Bird’ evolved to the fashionable, global brand it is today and ask: just why is Arc’teryx so expensive?

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inside an Italian hiking boot factory: Aku boots

Inside an Italian hiking boot factory: we explore Aku’s impressive HQ

By Alex Foxfield published

We take a tour of premium trekking and mountaineering footwear brand Aku’s Montebelluna factory on the edge of the Italian Dolomites

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Collage of the best women's down jackets

The best women’s down jackets and puffers: stay warm on the trails

By Sian Lewis last updated

We've tested and rated the best women's down jackets for your backcountry adventures

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The North Face Base Camp Duffel

The North Face Base Camp Duffel review: a robust, spacious expedition bag that’s built to last

By Julia Clarke published

This classic expedition duffel has heaps of space for stashing your gear at camp or flying out on your next hiking holiday and is tough to withstand the gnarliest of adventures

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