Battery life, it seems, is the ongoing issue of the digital age. Where phones, tablets and other portable devices excel in technological advancements at an almost daily rate, battery life can be the achilles heel of many of these products.

Despite already huge levels of popularity, running shows no sign of any decline, with more and more people taking up the sport across the world.

Garmont's new Toubkal GTX  has been designed for skilled backpackers, and the firm says the boots are indestructible thanks to a special material, Lenzi Putek.

Helly Hansen has launched an urban collection featuring jackets, pants, shorts and shirts.

Maier Sports has launched a new range of shirts made out of S.Cafe material which uses coffee grounds as a raw material.

Children's clothing and accessories specialist, Isbjörn of Sweden, is launching a new range of ski and snowboarding wear aimed at teenagers for Autumn Winter 2019/20. 

Helly Hansen's new Ægir Ocean Smock proved its worth with Team MAPFRE in the 2017-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race keeping the sailors dry and warm in treacherous conditions while crossing the Southern Ocean.

Following the successful launch of its award-winning beam torch and Xplor headlamp ranges, GP Batteries has launched its new Discovery range of handheld and head torches designed for everyday use.

The new Smith I/O Mag Austin Smith range come as a signature pair between outdoor and lifestyle clothing and accessories manufacturer, The North Face, and uber-cool snowboarding legend Austin Smith.

Bridgedale says it has identified a growing demand for non-wool warm weather socks, and is focusing on its non-wool Warm Weather Hike collection for Spring 2019.