Scotland's arctic weather getting to you?
Unable to get out..and if you do, you find your apparel is completely unprepared for the driving snow, rain and cold weather.

A bright idea
A mountaineering jacket that lights up in the dark is being developed by Marmot.

Travelling companions
Technical advice from a Rohan store manager has led Deuter to produce their ultimate travel trek backpack.

Magellan SporTrak Color
The latest versatile handheld GPS receiver from Magellan tested and reviewed.

Maps on CD-Rom
We test and review the CD map data packages produced by Anquet Maps.

Warm as toast
The fine people at Snugpak sent us their Solar Flare jacket for inclusion in our winter jacket review to be published later in the year. However, we couldn't resist telling you all about it now... Extremely clean
Building on the company's reputation for excellence, Granger's has just unveiled its new Extreme Cleaner Plus. Sleep tight
Three season synthetic sleeping bags from Mountain Hardwear, Snugpak and Wynnster tested and reviewed. Escape the autumn showers
Lightweight waterproof jackets from Berghaus, Mountain Hardwear, Nike ACG and Snugpak tested and reviewed. Technology for all seasons
Rohan has launched its Spring and Summer 2003 catalogue and it's packed with ground breaking technology and clever designs. New from Nike
New footwear, jackets and tops from Nike ACG. Check out their exciting autumn and winter 2003 range. Save Summit
More Primark fleece plus a one person backpacking tent for thirty note. On a budget
Kit yourself out for a day on the hills - for under thirty quid. The wonders of Primark... Travel sacs return refreshed
Berghaus has revised its popular range of adventure travel sacs with new features and a style overhaul for summer 2003.

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