OM editor Will Renwick loves a bit of Welsh wandering. He's walked every national trail within the country, he's walked right around its entire perimeter and in recent times he became the first person to run up all of its 188 mountains in a 550-mile solo journey. Will is a former president of Ramblers Cymru and is a trustee of the Cambrian Way walking trail. He's also served on some of the major outdoor industry awards juries, helping to select the winners of the ISPO Awards, Scandinavian Outdoor Award and Outdoor Industries Association awards.
The best outerwear options this season, according to the OM team
A great pair of socks that will last the distance means more comfortable walking on the trail. Here's our pick of the best hiking socks...
Tested and reviewed by our expert team: our pick of the best two person tents for hiking and backpacking. With options from MSR, Big Agnes,...
A look at the footwear choices of the podium placing athletes at this year’s 100-mile race
A surprisingly well-specced hiking boot at a budget-friendly price – tested on long days in the Welsh hills.
Looking for a stable, roomy tent that won’t empty your wallet? Highlander’s Respite 2 could be the answer.
Our favourite hiking backpacks ranging from 30L weekenders to 65L whoppers...
The options we recommended for day-long adventures (plus our overall favourite)
These boots are light, comfortable, waterproof – and they cost around £100.
A blackberry stain on my shell jacket looked permanent… until I tried Nikwax’s new Stain Scrub.
Our test team's pick of the best quality waterproof jacket options out there in 2025
This PADI-endorsed waterproof backpack from Groundtruth is paving the way for carbon neutral manufacturing.
British socks from British sheep that graze on the Pennines
'Likely the best warmth-to-weight ratio of any down jacket in the world'
Designed for backpackers, lightweight with an impressive new sustainably-made fabric and plenty of useful features
Combining sustainable bioplastics with practical design.
A good value pair of shorts made from regathered and recycled fishing nets.
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....
Will Renwick gives his verdict following a summer of use. Was it able to bring order to his chaos?
From Rab, Mountain Equipment, Patagonia and more - here's a list of this season's best duffel bags for adventure travel.
Our editor puts this affordable, well-ventilated daypack to the test on some hikes through the Welsh mountains.
The best overall and the best for different scenarios.
We'll often think about the weight on our back but not on our feet, and some lightweight walking shoes can really make a difference in...
