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The super-light OMM TrailFire Vest is a packable and customizable unisex running pack ready for all types of adventure
The ultra-lightweight Mountain King Carbon Skyrunners are fixed-length carbon running poles for going fast and light through the mountains
The wonderfully adjustable Ultimate Direction Race Vest/Vesta 5.0 has male/female specific fits, loads of easily accessible pockets, stretchy fabric and bottles included
An innovative waterproof, the Ultimate Direction Men’s Ultra Jacket has an impressive hood on test and fantastic, fold-out hand covers
The Ronhill & Mountain Equipment Tech Gore-Tex ShakeDry sees two leading outdoor brands collaborating on a jacket with the latest Gore-Tex Active technology
The Salomon S-Lab Bonatti Gore-Tex ShakeDry boasts extreme waterproofing properties and breathability while keeping the weight right down
The super-light OMM Halo jacket has minimal features so that you can go fast and light with ease
The Silva Trail Runner Free H is a fantastically versatile combination of light output, lightweight and battery life for running and hiking
A nice, light and comfortable waterproof jacket, the Berghaus Hyper 140 has plenty of pockets
Antares is a red supergiant star. The Proviz LED 360 Antares doesn’t shine quite as bright, but it’s still a decent enough budget head torch
The budget-priced Evadict trail running waterproof has plenty of great features and a compact design despite a slightly heavier weight than most
The bright Petzl Swift RL headlamp has a nifty automatic lighting adjustment feature that you may or may not be a fan of
The super-light Montane Unisex Podium Pull-On has minimal features, so that you can pack it just in case, safe in the knowledge you’ll be stormproof
Waterproof, submergible and shockproof, the Fenix HL60R is a rechargeable headlamp for extreme sports with very good battery life and a super-bright turbo mode
An ultralight smock jacket, the Inov-8 Raceshell HZ has nothing but the most essential features to keep things fast and light on the trail
Ultralight, rechargeable and water-resistant the Black Diamond Sprint is a great headlamp for roads and easy trails
Fantastically robust and waterproof, the LED Lenser HR7 Core headlamp has a unique swivel bezel for scrolling from spotlight to floodlight
An amazing value head torch, the Alpkit Qark ticks all the right boxes from weight and waterproofness to light levels and battery life
Rechargeable and with great battery life, the BioLite Headlamp 750 also boasts innovative Regulated or Constant Runtime modes
The most durable, bombproof all-rounder, the Thule Chariot Cross 1 is for runners who also like to bike and ski
