today's top nine

These sleek looking Arcteryx chalkbags feature an clever angled brim for easy access when you need it most - when you're half way up a crag an holding on by your teeth!

Durable, functional and versatile, the Columbia Womens Ojai Converts cover all bases, from all year walking to summer and travel wear - you need not get another pair of trousers.

The Revolver Screwgate is a locking biner with an integrated pulley and has a number of applications. Perfect for rescue and hauling.

Designed primarily as a running pack, the Haglofs Ace pack (medium) has a 12+ litre capacity for lightweight essentials, food and water.

These tough climbing and bouldering pants look great and perform brilliantly.  Designed with climbing as their key function, they are also perfect for town, travel or just chilling out.

These versatile cotton T-shirts are the epitomy of climbing cool.

The Petzl Altios is part fo a new breed, that of the hybrid helmets - the use of a combination of expanded foam liner and a mesh panel mean that it is both comfortable and lightweight.

The Satmap Active 10 is a rugged GPS built for outdoor use. Next generation technology offers the ability to show full OS mapping on screen.

The Teva Womens Omnium is the apitomy of versatility; strongly constructed with grippy spider-rubber soles for outdoor use yet with an attractive urban style that means you can wear them as a casual shoe all summer long.

With a classic design and excellent build quality, the Vaude Jolly Light papoose is the perfect way to get your baby or toddler into the great outdoors before they can walk and into those areas that a pushchair just can't go.