bladder, and there are deep mesh pockets at the side for drinks or snacks. There's also a fairly big reflective patch on the back, perfect for city commuters. Contact www.deuter.com Haglofs Intense Stamina Pack, £40 The most unusual pack on test

with babies younger than three months old. Your passengers should at least be able to support their own head.Extras: Check for extras such as storage, drinks holders, rain and sun covers, and foot muffs. If you need them and they’re not included, the extra

good rule of thumb to avoid overheating is to kit yourself out as if it were 10ºC warmer. Wind  affects your body's ability to control its temperature by sweating, so wrap up warm on windy days. A buff will shield your face and keep you breathing

You can keep your tropical sunshine, melting Tarmac and chilled energy drinks. We are just about to enter the best time of year for running. While the rest of the population chucks another log on the fire, wraps itself in a duvet and sips from a

– £260Weight 9kgWheels 16inThis is a slightly less slick but more feature-rich alternative to the Baby Jogger (see below). It has the additions of simple rear suspension, a reclining seat, and an optional handlebar console for drinks and keys. Steering

with features, including compression straps to hold your kit firmly against your back, internal pockets for drinks bladders, comfortable shoulder, chest and waist straps to keep the bag stable on the move, and reflective piping to ensure you’re visible

The British autumn is often a tricky call kit-wise, too wet for T-shirts but still too warm for thick layers. So we took a selection of the best shower-resistant, lightweight jackets out for a test-run. They're not designed to stand up to really

There are some pieces of running kit you simply wouldn’t dream of doing without. Shoes specifically designed for your particular foot type, technical T-shirts that keep you dry on even the hottest days, or a stopwatch that also tells you how hard

yourself with a GPS-powered distance monitoring system.Well, yes, running can be a little pricey. But there are plenty of kit bargains out there that can keep your favourite pastime your most economical. We've gathered together a few examples of top

’ve enlisted the advice of some top kit experts to give you the definitive answer to your queries in our Q+A guide to keeping your gear running.SHOESQ: How can I tell when it’s time to replace my shoes?A: It’s tough – your favourite pair of shoes might feel