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Tested: Macpac Minaret
Looking for a bombproof and lightweight tent that’s up for many years of adventure? Check out Macpac’s venerable Minaret.
Category: Gear Test
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Tested: Leatherman FREE P4
Leatherman has reinvented the multi-tool, with its compact FREE P4 boasting a mix of magnetic technology and tried-and-true quality that’ll make any outdoor repairs a breeze
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Tested: Pivot Trail 429
The Pivot Trail 429’s breadth of capability – from cross-country through to enduro – makes it the ideal one bike to rule all the mountain bike trails.
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Tested: Ledlenser ML4 rechargeable lantern
The Ledlenser ML4 rechargeable lantern is the mighty mite of camp lighting, punching well above its weight in terms of output, making it the perfect compact light source for hiking and camping adventures.
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Tested: Scarpa Arpia climbing shoe
Scarpa’s new Arpia climbing shoe is ideal for all-day vertical adventures.
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Yakima FullSwing: Tested
Everyone is on a bicycle these days, which is just brilliant. For those looking at how to lug all the family’s bikes on that next holiday, Yakima’s clever FullSwing bike carrier is one of the brand’s best options.
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Tested: MSR Carbon Reflex 2
For those who want to pack as light as possible on their next hiking or bikepacking trip, the MSR Carbon Reflex 2 is for you.
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Tested: Mountain Designs Escape Multi 30 daypack
For a robust, go-anywhere daypack, look no further than Mountain Designs’ Escape Multi 30.
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Mountain Designs Peak 700 down jacket
It’s starting to get cold outside but that doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors, thanks to Mountain Designs’s toasty-warm Peak 700 down jacket.
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Tested: The North Face Futurelight
The North Face’s Futurelight – the brand’s all-new waterproof/breathable fabric technology – gets put through its paces with some tough long-term testing to see if it lives up to the hype.