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Tents

Best Bikepacking Tents 2026 | Tested and Reviewed

Here's our round-up of the best bikepacking tents for your next adventure, tried and tested by our experts.

Best Bikepacking Tents 2026 | Tested and Reviewed
Buyer's Guides

Best Bikepacking Bikes in 2026

Bike expert George Scott explains what to look for in a bikepacking bike and chooses his favourites.

Best Bikepacking Bikes in 2026
Sleeping Bags

Best Sleeping Bags 2026 | Tested and Reviewed

From ultralight options for fastpacking, through to full burly winter options and everything in between...

Best Sleeping Bags 2026 | Tested and Reviewed
Walking Trousers

Best Running Shorts For 2026 | Tested and Reviewed

Lightweight and quick-drying running shorts for all kinds of adventures.

Best Running Shorts For 2026 | Tested and Reviewed
Trail Running Shoes

The Fastest Shoes at UTMB 2025

A look at the footwear choices of the podium placing athletes at this year’s 100-mile race

The Fastest Shoes at UTMB 2025
Walking Boots

Craghoppers Dura Pro Boot | Review

A surprisingly well-specced hiking boot at a budget-friendly price – tested on long days in the Welsh hills.

Craghoppers Dura Pro Boot | Review
Tents

Highlander Respite 2 Extended Tunnel Tent | Review

Looking for a stable, roomy tent that won’t empty your wallet? Highlander’s Respite 2 could be the answer.

Highlander Respite 2 Extended Tunnel Tent | Review
Walking Boots

Helly Hansen Cascade Helly Tech Mid Boots | Review

These boots are light, comfortable, waterproof – and they cost around £100.

Helly Hansen Cascade Helly Tech Mid Boots | Review
Reviews

Nikwax Stain Scrub | Review

A blackberry stain on my shell jacket looked permanent… until I tried Nikwax’s new Stain Scrub.

Nikwax Stain Scrub | Review
Reviews

Groundtruth UNDA 25L Roll Top Dry Backpack | Review

This PADI-endorsed waterproof backpack from Groundtruth is paving the way for carbon neutral manufacturing.

Groundtruth UNDA 25L Roll Top Dry Backpack | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Silverstick Pennine Wool Socks | Review

British socks from British sheep that graze on the Pennines

Silverstick Pennine Wool Socks | Review
Down and Insulated Jackets

La Sportiva Lumina 200 Down Jacket | Review

'Likely the best warmth-to-weight ratio of any down jacket in the world'

La Sportiva Lumina 200 Down Jacket | Review
Travel

Experiencing Saas-Fee/Saastal | In the Company of Giants

On a three-day, all-action trip, Amy Marwick explores Saas Valley’s most exciting trails from this little slice of alpine heaven.

Experiencing Saas-Fee/Saastal | In the Company of Giants
Tents

Nemo Dagger OSMO | Review

Designed for backpackers, lightweight with an impressive new sustainably-made fabric and plenty of useful features

Nemo Dagger OSMO 2P Tent (2025) | Review

Light My Fire LunchKit BIO | Review

Combining sustainable bioplastics with practical design.

Light My Fire LunchKit BIO | Review
Walking Trousers

Passenger Drifter NetPlus Beach Linerless Short | Review

A good value pair of shorts made from regathered and recycled fishing nets.

Passenger Drifter NetPlus Beach Linerless Short | Review
Trail and Scramble Shoes

Best Hiking Sandals for Women 2026 | Tested and Reviewed

We’ve tested these hiking sandals across the UK and beyond - here’s what our gear testers had to say.

Best Hiking Sandals for Women 2026 | Tested and Reviewed
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Running Caps For 2026 | Fully Tested and Reviewed

Protect yourself from the sun with these running caps, tested and chosen by our running team

Best Running Caps For 2026 | Fully Tested and Reviewed
Waterproof Jackets

Rab Latok Mountain Gore-tex Pro | Review

Chosen for our Greener Gear Guide, this alpine shell from Rab uses the latest version of Gore-tex Pro. Here's how we got on with it....

Rab Latok Mountain Gore-tex Pro | Review
Backpacks

Osprey Transporter Squffel 44 | Review

Will Renwick gives his verdict following a summer of use. Was it able to bring order to his chaos?

Osprey Transporter Squffel 44 | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Páramo Velez System | Review

Two garments – one outdoor layering system

Páramo Velez System | Review
Trail and Scramble Shoes

Best Walking Sandals Reviewed 2026

The versatility offered by the finest adventure sandals is unmatched

Best Walking Sandals 2026 | Fully Tested and Reviewed on the Trail
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