Kit reviews from Britain’s most experienced gear-testing team. Here, Francesca Donovan and David Linternn focus on two innovative new outdoor products

Supported by Nikwax , The Long ReView celebrates looking after the places we love and the kit that helps us get there. Each month, we’ll focus on products that have stood the test of time, why they endure and how to care for them. This month, it’s Chris Townsend with two stone cold classics from Páramo.

When Keegan Swenson crossed the finish line to win the gruelling Leadville Trail 100 MTB race in a time of five hours and 45 minutes, as soon as the celebrations died down, it was his Santa Cruz Blur

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Cycling in the rain is so last year. So say the head honchos at Castelli. ‘We’ve seen a dramatic decrease in the number of cyclists intentionally riding in the rain,’ says Steve Smith, Castelli’s bran

Advances in marine fabrics mean it’s now possible to make your boat look brand new again without costing the earth, says Jake Kavanagh