Outdoor Clothing > Crag Hoppers Outdoor Clothing

Advantages: Posh looking, comfortable
Disadvantages: Price, belt, material strength

...Craghoppers Kiwi Trousers -------------------------------------- Crag Hoppers Men's Kiwi Trousers are a trouser made out of SolarDry polyester cotton with a SmartDry finish. Now that wont make a lot of sense to a lot of people so i will tell you about SolarDry and SmartDry. Basically SolarDry is a fabric which help protect your body from the harmful effects of the sun. SolarDry offers levels of UV protection which has been tested. Different level ...
...High UPF Factor Orange Sun Symbol - Very High UPF Factor Red Sun Symbol - Excellent UPF Factor *UPF Factor = Ultralight Protective Factor (sometimes known as CPF - Colthing Protection Factor). The SmartDry fabric helps the trousers dry quicker then most fabrics through a "Permanent Moisture Movement" system in which the fabrics move the water from inside the fabric to the surface to the outer for quick evaporation. Also, the SmartDry adds a water ... Read review

Advantages: Keeps you dry on rides
Disadvantages: Quite thin

Rain Poncho On a recent visit to Legoland, Windsor, I was surprised at how many rides there were which involved getting wet. Having watched people coming off one of the Viking rides, and noticing how wet they were, I decided that this poncho was a must! WHAT ARE THEY? When contemplating the wet rides, being the caped crusader is probably the very best option. The cape comes in a rather nifty cylinder with the name of the poncho clearly written and ...
...really quite self explanatory- wear it and avoid the very worst of the wet. Once the cylinder is opened, there is a thin plastic bag; open this and the poncho is inside. It is basically a very lightweight poncho with a hood and two short sleeves. It would be better if they were really long but wetness of the arms can be avoided by pulling the arms into the body part. Once the hood is on, it's just a case of pulling the thing down over yourself. ... Read review

Advantages: Extremely comfortable and hard wearing
Disadvantages: Take a while to dry when just hanging off the tent

...first time I ever saw Bridgedale hiking socks, I couldn't believe the price. It must be the same for many of the uninitiated, as that would explain how it is so easy to waste a smaller amount on something of far less quality. In the case of looking after your feet out on the hill, you definately get what you pay for, and this is the case with the slightly pricey Bridgedale socks. They are sized so that you can select something that won't wrinkle ...
...room. Personally, as a pixie footed person, used to buying 'one size fits all' which blatently doesn't, the fact that socks can actually fit, and that this adds to comfort, was a revelation to me. They are the sort of socks which really do feel great when you put them on. Now, don't get me wrong; I'm not saying you won't get blisters if you are spending all day on Scafell Pike, but the chances are much more likely if you wear rubbish socks. I just ... Read review

Advantages: Keeps you warm, dries quickly .
Disadvantages: Uncomforable seams, can be too warm .

The Tactical Series undergear from 5.11 is designed to be worn under body armour, to keep the wearer cool, dry and comfortable. I purchased a top to use as a base layer when wearing a rucksack. Most of the 5.11 Tactical Series undergear comes in what they call 'muscle mapping' style i.e. tight. As I don't really want a t-shirt 'mapping' my beer-belly, I went for the crew loose fit version, to leave a bit more to the imagination. # 5.11 claim these ...
...taking a coat. # 5.11 claim the flat-lock seams are very comfortable next to the skin - I have not found this to be the case; the seams around the neck and top of the shoulder get extremely itchy as I get warmer. I tend to wear the top inside out; as is it a base layer and has no sewn labels (they are printed) on it, this is not a big problem. # 5.11 claim the fabric is wicking and quick drying - I don't know how good the wicking is, if I am sweating, ... Read review

Advantages: Stupendously Good!
Disadvantages: Could be considered ludicrously expensive!

...or running shoe. However the SealSkinz sock has got a whole lot more going for it . There is little doubt that in the world of the serious runner the feet takes the brunt of all our efforts. In mountain and fell running this is multiplied by twisting, bogs, wet, stones and boulders and dust.. In short a lot more pressure is pushed on the feet. than in road running. In summer feet can stay dry and largely clean, they also stay quite cool. Many runners ...
...happens to me thankfully! Sealskinz claim to prevent a lot of these difficulties by making their socks waterproof and breathable, seems like a contradiction. The innermost layer is Merino wool. This is very soft to the touch, quite springy. It is finer than "traditional" wool and exhibits antibacterial properties. It however has a high lanolin content which is a warning for those with lanolin allegies. The middle layer comprises of a membrane made ... Read review