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Backpacks

Platypus Duthie 15.0 Carbon Hydration Pack | Review

Whether you’re riding or walking, this supersized, super-versatile, hydration pack will do the job

Platypus Duthie 15.0 Carbon Hydration Pack | Review
Trail and Scramble Shoes

Doghammer Natural Cork Adventurer Shoe | Review

Made mostly from cork, the Natural Cork Adventurer combines a number of unique properties into one shoe

Doghammer Natural Cork Adventurer Shoe | Review
Softshell Jackets

Sasta Roihu Trek Jacket | Review

A tough, water resistant jacket for year-round use, and one with some excellent eco-creds

Sasta Roihu Trek Jacket | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Rockay Razer Trail Running Socks | Review

Take a step into the next generation of sockwear with the high-tech Razer from Rockay

Rockay Razer Trail Running Socks | Review
Backpacks

Montane Rock Up 20 Rucksack | Review

Into your climbing? Into peat bogs as well? You’ll like this pack then. Read on...

Montane Rock Up 20 Rucksack | Review
Sleeping Bags

Vaude Meglis Eco 700 Syn Sleeping Bag | Review

Forget everything you thought you knew about sleeping bags with the innovative and environmental Meglis Eco 700 Syn

Vaude Meglis Eco 700 Syn Sleeping Bag | Review
Walking Boots

Ecco Exohike Walking Boot | Review

Lightweight and with some impressive ‘ingredients’, there’s a lot to like about the Exohike

Ecco Exohike Walking Boot | Review
Walking Trousers

Páramo Maui Trousers | Review

On test: Páramo's light, breathable and fast drying trousers for warm weather adventures

Páramo Maui Trousers | Review
Sleeping Bags

Montbell Seamless Down Hugger Sleeping Bag | Review

This new option from Montbell is just about as high spec as sleeping bags get

Montbell Seamless Down Hugger Sleeping Bag | Review
Sleeping Bags

Gruezi Biopod DownWool Ice 185 | Review

This new Bavarian brand have come up with a unique and amazingly functional form of insulation

Gruezi Biopod DownWool Ice 185 | Review
Sleeping Bags

Sierra Designs Frontcountry Bed 20 | Review

Is this the ultimate car camping sleeping bag? It might just be

Sierra Designs Frontcountry Bed 20 | Review
Waterproof Jackets

66° North Snaefell Jacket | Review

The Icelandic brand’s top shelf waterproof jacket with top level breathability

66° North Snaefell Jacket | Review
Tents

Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Tent | Review

An ultralight shelter for ultralight backpacking adventures

Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Tent | Review
Mid and Base Layers

Patagonia Capilene Cool Lightweight T-Shirt | Review

Is the Capilene Cool the perfect all-round outdoor t-shirt? Perhaps

Patagonia Capilene Cool Lightweight T-Shirt | Review
Tents

Ticket To The Moon Lightest Hammock | Review

A hammock that’s small enough to fit in your jacket pocket and extremely easy to suspend

Ticket To The Moon Lightest Hammock | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Snow Peak Titanium Single Wall 450 Mug | Review

A simple, beautiful, does-the-job well mug from a brand with an interesting history and ethos

Snow Peak Titanium Single Wall 450 Mug | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Petzl Swift RL Headlamp | Review

The Swift RL reacts to the world around you, changing when the sun goes down

Petzl Swift RL Headlamp | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

LedLenser MH3 LED Head Torch | Review

The LedLenser MH3 LED is a simple but effective head torch for those on a budget

LedLenser MH3 LED Head Torch | Review
Mid and Base Layers

BlackYak Mishima Hoody | Review

A specced out climber’s softshell that will also serve any hillwalkers that are after a decent midlayer

BlackYak Mishima Hoody | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Montbell Alpine Thermo Bottle | Review

This sleek insulated flask is one of the best ones we’ve come across – no wonder it picked up a major industry award

Montbell Alpine Thermo Bottle | Review
Mid and Base Layers

Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody | Review

The R1 TechFace Hoody might just be the world’s most weather resistant fleece

Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody | Review
Walking Trousers

Haglöfs L.I.M Fuse Shorts | Review

These minimalist, durable, shorts from Haglofs are suitable for a variety of activities

Haglöfs L.I.M Fuse Shorts | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Polar Grit X Smartwatch | Review

There’s a whole lot of tech packed into this outdoor-focussed watch from Polar

Polar Grit X Smartwatch | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket | Review

The Patagonia Storm Racer is a quirkily-designed lightweight waterproof jacket for trail runners

Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket | Review
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