Reviews

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

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 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

The Berghaus Ramche Micro Reflect down jacket that punches way above its weight when it comes to warmth, thanks to its clever body-mapped design combined with innovative fabrics and technologies

The Arcteryx Norvan LD2 trail running shoe is fleet-footed as a greyhound, with the bite of a Rottweiler. It's also attractive and extremely versatile

The Klymit Insulated Static V-Lite sleeping pad is a winter-ready, high-performance sleeping mat with an accommodating cut that delivers on all fronts

The Osprey Talon backpack is a comprehensively featured, premium rucksack for long day walks

The Patagonia Nine Trails Pack 36L backpack has a superb back system, while super-stretchy pockets make this a serious contender for long day walks and low-key overnight adventures

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