Load Carriage
Summit 45 vs. RidgePack 40
Two of the most-recommended multi-day packs, tested side by side over 60km of mixed terrain.
Talon Gear Summit 45£239
Northrange RidgePack 40£199
Comparisons
Head-To-Head Comparisons
Two or three contenders, the same trip, the same conditions. We tell you which one actually earns its price.
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Footwear
Talus GTX vs. Ember Ridge Low
A supportive mid boot against a lightweight low-top trail shoe — which one earns a place in the closet.
Northrange Talus GTX£179
Vantage Ember Ridge Low£139
Camping
Basecamp 2P vs. Highline 2
Freestanding versus trekking-pole shelter — we pitched both in the same 50km/h gusts to see which held.
Northrange Basecamp 2P£329
Talon Gear Highline 2£279
Watches & Tech
Pathfinder X1 vs. Summit Pro 45
Multi-band GPS accuracy and battery life, compared over a week of canyon and tree-cover navigation.
Vantage Pathfinder X1£449
Vantage Summit Pro 45£399