The Great Outdoors – July 2019

New gear

GEAR

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Gear news & reviews
Chiara Bullen & Chris Townsend

Hiking shirts

Chris Townsend

Womens base layers

Judy Armstrong

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Leki

Space GTX Gloves

£59.95

Sporty and robust, Leki’s Space GTX gloves offer plenty

weather protection thanks to their Gore-Tex membrane.

The softshell upper material combined with Leki’s

Comfort Fit technology gives skiers and cold-weather

walkers plenty of room and comfortable warmth at all

times. The lining is made of Micro Bemberg, which keeps

the glove dry. A sturdy synthetic G Grip ensures a safe,

good grip on trekking and ski poles.

leki.com

Berghaus

Panamax 70

£180

For summer 2019, Berghaus have

introduced a new generation

of large capacity load-carrying

backpacks for men and women.

The Panamax 70 combines

comfort, durability andf reedom

of movement with low weight.

The unique chassis system is

designed to mirror the body’s

movement, with wider shoulder

straps that spread the load

and help deliver a comfortable

fit. The free-floating hipbelt

provides unhindered movement,

moving with the body, while

also supporting the load. The

Panamax 70 weighs 1.89kg.

berghaus.com

Darn Tough

Light Hiker

£20

The updated Light Hiker from Darn Tough features new

technical features. To maximise breathability, mesh zones

have been added on top of the foot to improve fit.  The

reinforced cushioning that extends over the Achilles offers

increased comfort in the boot and the smooth, narrow rib

up the leg doesn’t slip. Available in men’s, women’s and

children’s fit.

darntough.com

Fjällräven

Keb Trousers

£175

Fjällräven have updated their classic

Keb Trousers for this summer

season. They feature a new and

improved fit that is designed to offer

greater comfort and functionality

while trekking. The new design is

7% lighter than the old model and

features reduced seams that not

only provide increased durability but

also a lower risk of chafing during

strenuous hikes. They have also

added a two-way zip to the leg vents

as well as improving the functionality

of the leg cuffs.

fjallraven.co.uk