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

SIX OF THE BEST

We’ve been busy testing in the past year. Here is what we’ve found that works

Each pair of socks was worn over several weeks of mixed riding and also put through some controlled ‘lab-style’ assessments. I made the most of a few weeks of wet weather to see how well they performe

Keep on riding through the colder months with our pick of the best heated kit

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.