It needs to be comfortable enough to let you swing freely while offering the protection you need to spend four hours walking in the rain…

The latest technical fabrics will make a massive difference to your comfort and mobility this shivering season…

SIX OF THE BEST

Frostbite will really ruin your mountain day. Lara Dunn and Peter Macfarlane keep their digits toasty with this selection of the best gloves for winter conditions

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

Your hands are the only contact points with the club, so it pays to keep them warm and dry…