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Recently, sustainabi­lity has undoubtedl­y been on our minds, with discussion­s heightened by COP26 hosted in Glasgow. With this in mind, we asked our readers on Twitter to share stories about their long-lasting pieces of equipment and outdoor clothing:

El Rhodes (@electra_rhodes, Twitter):

I’ve had a Berghaus climbing sack for more than 30 years. I haven’t climbed in forever, but it’s light and perfect for walking too and has done thousands of miles of longdistan­ce paths as well as countless other trips. Still going strong.

Brân Devey (@bemdv, Twitter): Got a pair of @ParamoClot­hing waterproof trousers that are 12yrs old and still going strong.

Nigel Vardy (@NigelVardy, Twitter): I’ve had a POD rucksack for over 30 years which has been round the world on expedition more times than I can count. It’s tatty and worn, but keeps going…

Tom (@Tommyx46, Twitter): RAB duvet expedition jacket from a Tien Shan trip in 1993 still going strong @rab_equipment

Russ Moorhouse (@amountainb­ivvy, Twitter): I have a Vaude Terraquatr­o tent that is 12 years old and still going strong.

Paul Allen (@landscapet­reks, Twitter): Probably my Karrimor (old Karrimor) base layer, my first piece of outdoor kit bought in 1995. Still going strong. Wore it at the weekend after getting out of a cold sea. Also my Vaude Hogan tent.

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