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Matt Jones

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.

Recent Articles By Matt

Mid and Base Layers

Keela Harris Tweed Smock | Review

Heritage smock with classic good looks and timeless appeal, perfectly suited to bushcraft weekends in the woods or chilly nights around the campfire

Keela Harris Tweed Smock | Review
Walking Boots

Lowa Trek Evo GTX Mid | Review

Fully synthetic trekking boots that are vegan-friendly and resoleable, ensuring extended lifetime durability.

Lowa Trek Evo GTX Mid | Review
Backpacks

Jack Wolfskin Traveltopia Duffle 45 | Review

A travel-ready take on the original expedition kitbag, made from recycled fabrics with an eco-friendly water-repellent finish

Jack Wolfskin Traveltopia Duffle 45 | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

TRIWA Ocean Plastic Sub Watch | Review

A fun and funky yet practical dive watch with a serious message

TRIWA Ocean Plastic Sub Watch | Review
Tents

Vaude Taurus SUL 1 | Review

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...

Vaude Taurus SUL 1 | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Silva Terra Scout H and Terra Drybags | Review

Three new award-winning headtorches and a collection of low-impact drybags, all made from recycled materials

Silva Terra Scout H and Terra Drybags | Review
Sleeping Bags

Rumpl Nanoloft Puffy Blanket | Review

This puffy blanket uses an eco-friendly recycled synthetic fill to give you lightweight warmth, without the drawbacks of natural down

Rumpl Nanoloft Puffy Blanket | Review
Walking Boots

Hanwag Blueridge ES Boots | Review

A resource-conscious, European-made boot that uses premium materials and eco-friendly technologies

Hanwag Blueridge ES Boots | Review

TRIWA Ocean Plastic Sub Outdoor Watch | Review

A fun and funky yet practical dive watch with a serious message...

TRIWA Ocean Plastic Sub Outdoor Watch | Review

The Most Sustainable Sleeping Bags on the Planet

Sleeping bags have long lagged behind other outdoor gear when it comes to sustainability. That’s finally starting to change...

The Most Sustainable Sleeping Bags on the Planet
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Electric Cars For Adventure Lovers 2024

Vroom Vroom (but quiet and eco-friendly)

Best Electric Cars for Adventure Lovers 2024
Walking Equipment and Accessories

The Toughest Outdoor Watches for 2024

The most durably rugged quartz and mechanical outdoor watches out there

Toughest Watches 2024 | 12 Durable Wrist Watches For Outdoor Use
Walking Equipment and Accessories

G-Shock Mudmaster GWG-2000 Watch | Review

G-Shock's new Mudmaster is an improvement on its predecessor, but remains unapologetically committed to the 'function over form' design philosophy.

G-Shock Mudmaster GWG-2000 Watch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Hamilton Khaki Mechanical Bronze Watch | Review

The metal will darken and age, so that eventually the watch on your wrist will tell a story of all the epic trips, voyages and...

Hamilton Khaki Mechanical Bronze Watch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Sternglas Taiga GMT Field Watch | Review

A sleek and stylish looking timepiece that feels light and comfortable on the wrist, largely thanks to its robust but lightweight build and slim profile.

Sternglas Taiga GMT Field Watch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Shoreham Monmouth Automatic Dive Watch | Review

A watch with subtle vintage dive watch styling but modern functionality

Shoreham Monmouth Automatic Dive Watch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Nixon Regulus Expedition Watch | Review

Powered by a custom digital module, this unique effort from Nixon is surprisingly robust and has remarkable amount of functionality.

Nixon Regulus Expedition Watch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Nezumi Baleine Automatic Dive Watch | Review

There’s no denying the Baleine has a real romance, and it boasts some impressive specs alongside its striking, vintage look.

Nezumi Baleine Automatic Dive Watch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Nodus Sector Field Watch | Review

The Sector Field has a lot more going on than most field watches

Nodus Sector Field Watch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Briston Streamliner Adventure Watch | Review

This feels like a watch with attitude – but it doesn’t take itself too seriously either

Briston Streamliner Adventure Watch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Elliot Brown Bloxworth 3HD Watch | Review

There's no cooler colour for time piece than Power Orange

Elliot Brown Bloxworth 3HD Watch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

RZE Resolute Watch | Review

Incredibly durable yet lightweight

RZE Resolute Watch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Luminox Bear Grylls Survival MASTER Series 3745 Watch | Review

An intentionally overbuilt and eye-catching watch

Luminox Bear Grylls Survival MASTER Series 3745 Watch | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Victorinox I.N.O.X. ‘Autumn Spirit’ Watch | Review

A watch that prioritises function over form

Review | Victorinox I.N.O.X. ‘Autumn Spirit’ Watch
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