Welcome to our summer ‘hot list’ – a round-up of some of our favourite new products for the season, including everything from lightweight shells to packs and tents.
Petzl SWIFT RL
The latest generation of the SWIFT RL looks radically different from previous versions, has more power and less weight, and has one or two surprises hidden under the bonnet.
Read our review HERE
Deuter Guide 34+6
The legendary Guide pack gets an update for 2026, and is now lighter than ever and with a revised feature set, making it ideal for all your technical mountain activities.
Read our review HERE
Vango F10 Classic UL2
The classic Vango A-frame tent has been re-imagined to mark the 60th anniversary of the Scottish brand – and we took it to the isle of Arran to see how it compares to its illustrious forbears.
Read our review HERE
Exped Ultra 6.5R
Using a combination of synthetic insulation and a reflective foil layer, the Ultra 6.5R manages to give you 4-season warmth in an incredibly light package.
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Rab Phantom Mountain Jacket
Rab’s latest lightweight waterproof shell featuring Pertex Diamond Fuse technology, is perfect for stashing in your pack ready for the inevitable showers the British summer brings!
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Gregory Baltoro 65L
For multi-day hikes and treks, a comfortable pack is essential, and with its breathable AirCushion mesh back panels, a customisable fit and FreeFloat rotating hipbelt, the Baltoro 65L is one of the best load carriers around.
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3
Now in its third generation, the Ultra Raptor combines the comfort and agility of a trainer or running shoe with the technical features that make them suited to everything from trails to scrambles.
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Mountain Equipment Raintower
The Raintower is a well-featured yet affordable mountain jacket that is light and packable – ideal for stowing in a stash pocket for those unpredictable summer days in the hills.
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Rab Neutrino Down Sleeping Bag (-6)
Offering exceptional warmth-to-weight performance, Rab’s Neutrino sleeping bags are idea for trekkers, backpackers and alpinists who need a super-packable and light bag.
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Vango F10 Ultra 35
With its tough fabric and strippable features, the Ultra 35 is a super-lightweight pack that is also fully-waterproof, thanks to its taped seams and rolltop enclosure.
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MSR Hubba Hubba LT
The best selling Hubba Hubba is available in two versions this year – the HD (heavy duty) and the LT (lightweight). We test the 2-person version of this classic backpacking tent.
Read our review HERE
La Sportiva Granite 32
Hard-wearing yet lightweight, the Granite 32 is ideal for single-day missions in the mountains, whether that’s cragging in the UK or ticking off alpine summits.
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Vango Arctix 400
This 3-season bag is packed with features that maximise its warmth/weight performance, from Vango’s Advanced Reflective Coating to Thermal Reverb which helps radiate your body’s heat.
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Rab Airox 22 ND
For hiking in warmer temperatures, the Airox 22 ND offers a ventilated back system and body-contouring suspended mesh to distribute weight, and its narrow dimensions make it ideal for women or those with smaller frames.
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Alpkit Alta Rocca
Alpkit have just launched their first ever range of footwear, and the Alta Rocca is a technical mountain boot ideal for everything from scrambles in the UK to challenging treks overseas.
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