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

, and there are several key features you should look for when buying one. We took advantage of the less-than-clement English summertime weather to put the best models on the market to the test.TESTING CRITERIA Comfort Is it a close or baggy fit? Is the inner layer

’t feel cumbersome, with soft ClimaFit fabric which keeps off wind and rain. The jacket is a little warmer than others on test.Contact www.nike.comPatagonia Nine Trails Jacket, £70 Weight 126g (men's medium)This was one of the lightest and most

Up mountains, through mud slicks and across rivers – trail running requires a shoe that’s fit for purpose. So we put eight of the best through their paces on the muddiest, rockiest, wettest, hardest ground we could find. TESTING CRITERIA Fit

to traffic. Whether you’re carrying two days supplies for a mountain marathon or a clean shirt and underwear to the office, there are rucksacks to suit your needs. We’ve tested six of the best.Original Mountain Marathon (formerly KIMM) – £40.00Capacity 25

There are as many types of trail shoe as there are trails, though they all have features in common. We’ve put eight of the best through their paces on the muddiest, rockiest, hardest ground we could find. The shoes we tested fall in to three broad

, the shoe is surprisingly light, with an extremely snug fit around the heel and a roomy, flexible forefoot. Stability is top class, and the feeling of cushioned comfort remained even when tested over distances up to 20 miles. The light upper mesh adds

Sports sunglasses are about more than just looking cool. It’s important to make sure you buy the pair with the right technical specification for you. We gave a thorough testing to some of the best glasses on the market right the way through

.highfive.co.ukNathan Speed Belt 4 – £26 A fully loaded fuel belt with four 300ml drinking flasks, make it the biggest belt on test and a viable alternative to traditional bottle belts or bladder systems. The sturdy belt fastens with a Velcro strap that has an integral

of the Half Jackets makes them a good choice for women. Each pair is "custom built", so you order frames and lenses separately (we tested the Plasma frame and Gold Iridium lenses, £90, pictured). The removable lenses can be replaced easily. A polarised