With stints working for both the Ramblers and the Scouts under his belt, Matt knows one or two things about walking and camping. A highly experienced outdoors writer and editor, he contributes regular features and gear reviews to various leading magazines and websites, including Outdoors Magic. Matt's passions are for wild camping, long-distance backpacking and climbing mountains. Originally from Kent, he's now based in Snowdonia, which is the ideal backyard for testing outdoor kit to its limits.
Top multi-day packs for fast and light backpacking trips
Protective and durable rain shells at prices that won't break the bank
Here are our top picks of the best family tents, ideal for families and large groups
Warm, comfortable and commendably eco-conscious
"One of the most environmentally responsible fabric choices out there."
Surf-inspired sunnies with frames made from castor beans
This innovative German outdoor brand’s range of sustainably made packing cubes combine eco-friendly design and materials with space-saving practicality
An eco-friendly, versatile daypack that is equally at home on the trail, on the bike or being toted around town
A well-built, stylish and eco-friendly jacket-and-overtrousers combo.
This ultralight solo shelter is designed to offer three-season protection and great liveability for life on the trail, while also being one of the most...
A fun and funky yet practical dive watch with a serious message
Heritage smock with classic good looks and timeless appeal, perfectly suited to bushcraft weekends in the woods or chilly nights around the campfire
Three new award-winning headtorches and a collection of low-impact drybags, all made from recycled materials
The Clip Flashlight 3,000 2P is perfect for UK adventurers looking for a lightweight and low profile yet roomy two-person tent.
We love a classic smock, and this is one of the best: versatile enough for hiking, climbing or biking, yet offering great protection for cold...
This puffy blanket uses an eco-friendly recycled synthetic fill to give you lightweight warmth, without the drawbacks of natural down
A travel-ready take on the original expedition kitbag, made from recycled fabrics with an eco-friendly water-repellent finish
Fully synthetic trekking boots that are vegan-friendly and resoleable, ensuring extended lifetime durability.
A versatile, go-anywhere hybrid duffel-pack designed for travelling, camping and more, made from recycled materials
A resource-conscious, European-made boot that uses premium materials and eco-friendly technologies
A fun and funky yet practical dive watch with a serious message...
Sleeping bags have long lagged behind other outdoor gear when it comes to sustainability. That’s finally starting to change...
Vroom Vroom (but quiet and eco-friendly)
The most durably rugged quartz and mechanical outdoor watches out there
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