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Pennine Way charity walker's challenge ends with ankle injury on the Cheviots. 2. Phone satellite feature helps lost Kinder Scout walkers summon rescuers. 3. Longtown team's anniversary plea for past members and casualties to get in touch. 4. Fowler and Saunders complete first ever ascent of Yawash Sar in Karakorum. 5.
On test: three- to four-season walking boots reviewed - grough
2021年11月7日 · Photo: Bob Smith/grough. First, it’s useful to explain what we mean by a three- to four-season boot. We’ve seen from time to time this term used to mean a boot that suitable for use in full winter conditions, as well as walking during the rest of the year. But our definition for this test is for a boot that can be used throughout the year ...
grough — On test: winter waterproof jackets reviewed
2022年2月7日 · Women’s version: yes. Sizes: 46-64 (XS-5XL); women’s 34-52 (XS-5XL) The Gravdal XO 2.0 is a beefy jacket, the heaviest in the test, with a leaning towards a snowsports look. The fabric is soft and non-rustly and the jacket’s waterproofing comes from an mTEX membrane, rated at a respectable 20,000mm static head.
On test: 30-45 litre rucksacks reviewed - grough
2021年6月28日 · The Arrow 30 is a conventionally styled compact rucksack with a single main compartment plus two zipped side pockets. It also has a lid with medium-sized zipped compartment. The Berghaus pack is made from sturdy-feeling ripstop polyester. Entry to the main area is via a standard top opening, with a drawcord fastening.
grough — On test: lightweight walking boots reviewed
2022年10月24日 · Some Danner boots can be ‘recrafted’, ie repaired rather than replaced, but the Free Spirit isn’t included in the scheme. However, the Danner boots were good quality and proved durable during testing, so we’ve based our rating on that. Best uses: urban, country walking, trail walking. Performance 34/40. Comfort 24/30.
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On test: 40-70 litre rucksacks reviewed - grough
2019年10月26日 · Weight: 1,672g. Price: £145. Colour: grey. Rated capacity: 40 litres. The Futura Pro 40 sits at the smaller end of the test’s capacity range, and is suitable either for backpackers with a lightweight small kit or for day walkers hitting the trail when more gear is needed to be carried during the colder months.
grough — On test: winter waterproof jackets reviewed
2024年2月29日 · The result is rated in millimetres, so a jacket with 20,000mm HH will resist the equivalent of a water column 20m high! The minimum HH to qualify as waterproof is 5,000mm but for serious outdoor-activity use I’d be looking at something from 10,000mm upwards and in winter even higher, as wind-driven rain presents a real test for waterproof ...
grough — Gear
On test: Montane Anti-Freeze XT Hoodie reviewed. Price: £280 Weight: 494g (men’s medium, including stuffsack) Insulation: water-resistant duck down Shell fabric: Pertex Quantum Eco Country of manufacture: Cambodia Women’s version: yes Sizes: men’s S-XXL; women’s 8-16 There was a time when, if you needed the warmth provided by an insulated jacket, your choice was pretty much limited to ...
grough — Magazine
On test: Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX boots reviewed. Price: £175 Weight: 1,124g/pair Country of manufacture: Vietnam Sizes: men’s 6-13; women’s 2½-8 in medium or wide versions Uppers: full-grain leather Waterproofing: Gore-Tex Sole stiffness: 6/10 I’ve previously tested boots from this Oregon-based brand, and found them very comfortable.