Welcome to our summer hot list a round-up of some of our favourite new products for the season, including everything from lightweight shells to packs and tents.Petzl SWIFT RLThe latest generation of the SWIFT RL looks radically different from previous versions, has more power and less weight, and has one or two surprises hidden under the bonnet.Check back soon to read our review.Deuter Guide 34+6The legendary Guide pack gets an update for 2026, and is now lighter than ever and with a revised feature set, making it ideal for all your technical mountain activities.Read our review HEREVango F10 Classic UL2The classic Vango A-frame tent has been re-imagined to mark the 60th anniversary of the Scottish brand and we took it to the isle of Arran to see how it compares to its illustrious forbears.Read our review HEREExped Ultra 6.5RUsing a combination of synthetic insulation and a reflective foil layer, the Ultra 6.5R manages to give you 4-season warmth in an incredibly light package.Check back soon to read our review!Rab Phantom Mountain JacketRabs latest lightweight waterproof shell featuring Pertex Diamond Fuse technology, is perfect for stashing in your pack ready for the inevitable showers the British summer brings!Check back soon to read our review!Gregory Baltoro 75LFor multi-day hikes and treks, a comfortable pack is essential, and with its breathable AirCushion mesh back panels, a customisable fit and FreeFloat rotating hipbelt, the Baltoro 75L is one of the best load carriers around.Check back soon to read our review.La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3Now in its third generation, the Ultra Raptor combines the comfort and agility of a trainer or running shoe with the technical features that make them suited to everything from trails to scrambles.Check back soon to read our review.Mountain Equipment RaintowerThe Raintower is a well-featured yet affordable mountain jacket that is light and packable ideal for stowing in a stash pocket for those unpredictable summer days in the hills.Check back soon to read our review.Rab Neutrino Down Sleeping Bag (-6)Offering exceptional warmth-to-weight performance, Rabs Neutrino sleeping bags are idea for trekkers, backpackers and alpinists who need a super-packable and light bag.Check back soon to read our review.Vango F10 Ultra 35With its tough fabric and strippable features, the Ultra 35 is a super-lightweight pack that is also fully-waterproof, thanks to its taped seams and rolltop enclosure.Check back soon to read our review.MSR Hubba Hubba LTThe best selling Hubba Hubba is available in two versions this year the HD (heavy duty) and the LT (lightweight). We test the 2-person version of this classic backpacking tent.Check back soon to read our review.La Sportiva Granite 32Hard-wearing yet lightweight, the Granite 32 is ideal for single-day missions in the mountains, whether thats cragging in the UK or ticking off alpine summits.Check back soon to read our review.Vango Arctix 400This 3-season bag is packed with features that maximise its warmth/weight performance, from Vangos Advanced Reflective Coating to Thermal Reverb which helps radiate your bodys heat.Check back soon to read our review.Rab Airox 22 NDFor hiking in warmer temperatures, the Airox 22 ND offers a ventilated back system and body-contouring suspended mesh to distribute weight, and its narrow dimensions make it ideal for women or those with smaller frames.Check back soon to read our review.Alpkit Alta RoccaAlpkit have just launched their first ever range of footwear, and the Alta Rocca is a technical mountain boot ideal for everything from scrambles in the UK to challenging treks overseas.Check back soon for our review.For more gear reviews and advice, head over to Trek & Mountains GEAR PAGES