The North Face Summit Pumori Down Parka | Review
A warm, snug and lofty, and packs down to an impressively small size The North Face Summit Series is the brand’s premium range featuring highly technical products which deliver in the most challenging...
View ArticleBach Molecule 45 Backpack | Review
An expansive, well-specced pack that’s light and versatile enough for small to large loads The Bach brand has been around for over forty years, starting out in Ireland and nowadays, after joining the...
View ArticleBach Moa 2 Lite | Review
A tried and tested design, we’ve found this two-person tent makes for the ideal shelter on long-distance adventures The Bach Moa 2 Lite is a 1.8kg two-pole tunnel tent designed for three-season use....
View ArticleZamberlan Salathé Trek GTX RR | Review
Our verdict on Zamberlan’s alpine trekking boot, Salathé Trek GTX RR I was impressed by this shoe from the moment I pulled it on. It feels well made, precise, reliable and made for the mountains. The...
View ArticleMontane Solution Pants | Review
An innovative, protective pair of pants with some good eco credentials The Solution Pants are a hugely impressive offering from British brand Montane. I can’t think of any other waterproof trousers out...
View ArticleTherm-a-rest NeoAir XLite NXT
Therm-a-rest’s popular backpacking mat has had a revamp with the Ireland-based brand making their NeoAir XLite model thicker, warmer and quieter The Therm-a-rest NeoAir XLite mat has been hugely...
View ArticleInov-8 Mudtalon Speed | Review
A lightweight and fast feeling shoe with some serious bite to it The Inov-8 Mudtalon Speed is designed for really muddy running – think Lake District fell races or those narrow footpaths in January...
View ArticleSea to Summit Telos TR2 Tent | Review
This award-winning tent from Sea to Summit ticks a lot of boxes – and we love some of the nifty little details I’ve tested a lot of tents in my career as an outdoor gear reviewer and I’ve come to...
View ArticleSalomon Genesis | Review
If you’re after a mountain running shoe with all round performance then this could well be the shoe you’ve been looking for Back in 2023, ultra running icon Courtney Dauwalter completed a world first...
View ArticleAdidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low | Review
Our verdict on the latest iteration in the popular Free Hiker line from Adidas Terrex The Adidas Free Hiker is designed with fast and light hiking in mind. It’s a reasonably light walking shoe that’s...
View ArticleAku Link GTX | Review
A well made pair of sturdy walking shoes with an interesting configuration at the tongue The colours and elements of the construction might make the Aku Link GTX look like an approach shoe, but it’s...
View ArticleMontane Solution Jacket | Review
Montane’s most sustainable jacket to date; one that showcases an innovative new fabric from Pertex Montane’s Solution Jacket showcases some impressive sustainability efforts by the British outdoor...
View ArticlePáramo Helki Jacket | Review
An ethically-made weatherproof jacket that brings excellent breathability to the table Waterproof jackets have been changing in recent years. With new concerns about the effects of PFCs, brands are...
View ArticleHelly Hansen Verglas Micro Shell Outdoor Pants | Review
A lightweight pair of waterproof trousers that serves well as that in-and-out of your pack pair for on-off conditions The Helly Hansen Verglas Micro waterproof trousers weigh a lightweight 240g and...
View ArticleDarn Tough Fastpack Micro Crew | Review
A lightweight and versatile sock that comes with a lifetime guarantee I’ve been testing Darn Tough’s socks for over half a decade now and I really like the brand and its products. The socks are very...
View ArticleNemo Mayfly OSMO 2P | Review
A spacious but still light backpacking tent that utilises a hugely impressive fabric The Nemo Mayfly OSMO 2P tent ticks a lot of boxes and is a total shoo-in for our top 10 list of the best tents for...
View ArticleBest Hiking Backpacks 2024
Hiking backpacks come in a range of capacities and designs and choosing the right one can be tricky. We’re here to help you with that Backpacking packs for hiking will come in a variety of sizes and...
View ArticleBest Walking Boots 2024 | Leather And Synthetic Boots For Multi-Terrain Hiking
Light but protective, grippy and waterproof. Those are the key qualities to look for in a hiking boot for three-season walking. Here are the options that tick those boxes… A good pair of hiking boots...
View ArticleBiolite Headlamp 425 | Review
A good value head torch with, we found, unrivalled comfort and convenience The main USP with Biolite’s headlamps is their clean and comfortable design. The U.S. brand has cleverly incorporated the...
View ArticleBest Backpacking Sleeping Mats For 2024
Options from Therm-a-rest, Exped, NEMO Equipment and more, plus our advice on what to look for when buying It is the sleeping mat that you should be looking to first if you’re after a good night’s...
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