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Can you rely on a budget down jacket?
By Fiona Russell published
Exploring the pros and cons of budget down jackets, and when it's worth buying a more expensive insulated version instead

Rab Ascendor Summit Hoody review: a tough, multitasking winter warmer
By Jack McKeown published
Tight-fitting and highly technical, the Rab Ascendor Summit Hoody is a top-performing weather-resistant fleece for all kinds of winter activities

New sweater inspired by polar bear fur provides a thinner, warmer alternative to down jackets
By Dave Golder published
Will we all be wearing 'faux'-lar bear apparel on the slopes in a few years? Scientists backing a new synthetic fabric think so

Columbia Men’s Outdoor Tracks Hooded Technical Fleece Jacket review: keep toasty on the trails
By Pat Kinsella published
The warm and versatile Columbia Men’s Outdoor Tracks Hooded Technical Fleece Jacket is armed with Omni-Heat technology

Haglöfs LIM ZT Trek GTX PRO Jacket review: coat or weatherproof force-field?
By Pat Kinsella published
For hiking in the most horrendous conditions, the Haglöfs LIM ZT Trek GTX PRO Jacket is an extraordinarily weatherproof shell

Salomon Bonatti Trail Jacket review: a runner's softshell for the mountains
By Alex Foxfield published
We take to the hills in Salomon’s Bonatti Trail jacket to see how it copes with long runs and hikes in the often inclement British weather

Rab Borealis Softshell Jacket review: an impressive rock climbing jacket that’s not just for rock climbers
By Pat Kinsella published
A super-stretchy softshell, the Rab Borealis is designed for rock climbers, hill clamberers and trail ramblers

Do you need a two-way zipper on your hiking jacket?
By Julia Clarke published
What is the point of two-way zippers, and should you be looking for one on your next hiking jacket?
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