Mountain Cross Pack knives The Makalus use a lever

The Makalus use a lever lock system which – in our humble experience – is much more reliable and durable than the twist lock favoured by some other brands

Warm and chunky winter mitts

The partnership has brought with it a whole heap more upgrades

Cover: Polyester

Available in liner lock and slip joint mechanisms (please note that only the slip joint version is UK-legal for everyday carry)

Mountain Cross Pack knives The Makalus use a leverVersatile satchel bum bag crossover pack We love a hybrid, and this mountain cross pack from Topo Designs is a stand out. At first glance, it's a messenger bag style satchel, but look closer and you'll see it's got a crafty system that lets you switch the shoulder strap across to the other side. And that's not all. Webbing grab handles on the top let you carry it as a tote, and there's also an optional waist strap that means you can wear the mountain