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Will Renwick

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.

Recent Articles By Will

Tents

Nortent Varde 1 | Review

A seriously robust 4-season tent...

Nortent Varde 1 Tent | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Coros Apex 4 | Review

A hiker and trail runner’s perspective on Coros’s latest “mountain sports” watch

Coros Apex 4 | Review
Down and Insulated Jackets

Montane Anti-Freeze Jacket | Review

A down jacket that contains gold particles you say?

Montane Anti-Freeze Jacket | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Gregory Alpaca Gear Box 45L | Review

One of our gear editor's favourite items this year.

Gregory Alpaca Gear Box 45L | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Montbell Rain Trekker 2.0 | Review

Montbell have thought outside of the box with this new version of their popular Rain Trekker jacket – and the results are impressive.

Montbell Rain Trekker 2.0 | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Primus Micron III | Review

The third iteration in the ultra-light and ultra-compact Primus Micron family – here’s how we got on with it.

Primus Micron III | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Petzl Actik Core 625 | Review

Are dual-powered head torches the way forward? Our gear editor reckons so.

Petzl Actik Core 625 | Review
Backpacks

Osprey Firn 18 | Review

A pack with an ingenious solution for ski mountaineers...

Osprey Firn 18 Pack | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Páramo Caminata Jacket | Review

An alternative to membrane-lined waterproofing that offers true breathability

Páramo Caminata Jacket | Review
Trail Running Shoes

Keen Seek First Look | A Versatile Trail Running Shoe for Mixed Terrain

Chosen as our Gear of the Week, this is how Keen’s first trail runner has performed so far.

Keen Seek First Look | A Versatile Trail Running Shoe for Mixed Terrain
Walking Trousers

Best Walking Trousers Reviewed 2026

Our favourite options available on the market in 2026

Best Walking Trousers Reviewed 2026
Down and Insulated Jackets

Waterproof Warmth for the Worst Weather | Helly Hansen Escape Parka Review

Our editor gives his full verdict on this chunky winter parka from Helly Hansen

Helly Hansen Escape Parka | Review
Outdoor Features

What Makes Asolo Boots So Good?

The story of Asolo and the Italian family behind it...

What Makes Asolo Boots So Good?
Walking Trousers

The Travel Trousers With a Magnetic Secret | Teren Traveler Pants Review

Stretchy, hugely versatile and with a unique feature that we’re totally sold on

Teren Traveler Pants | Review
Tents

Our Verdict on Lifesystems' Debut Lightweight Tent

Did the Lifesystems Solo Peak pass our editor's tests?

Lifesystems Solo Peak | Review
Down and Insulated Jackets

Decathlon’s Forclaz MT100: A Budget Insulated Jacket That Surprised Me

OM editor Will gives his verdict following his hill tests

Forclaz MT100 -5°C Trekking Jacket | Review
Down and Insulated Jackets

Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket | Review

Like your down jackets without baffled bulkiness?

Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket | Review
Walking Boots

Aku Adapta NBK GTX | Review

I've trekked high and low in this new boot from Aku - here's how I've got on with it.

Aku Adapta NBK GTX | Review
News

Do On’s Trainers Really Squeak?

There’s been a lot of noise about On’s trainers lately...

Do On’s Trainers Really Squeak?
Sleeping Bags

£100 Lightweight Sleeping Mat With R-Value of 11?! | Highlander Nap-Pak Arctic Air Review

This might just be the best value winter-rated sleeping mat on the market – and it's super light and packable too.

Highlander Nap-Pak Arctic Air Sleeping Mat | First Look
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Katadyn BeFree AC Water Filter 500ml | Review

Find out why I editor rates this as the best filter on the market...

Katadyn BeFree AC Water Filter 500ml | Review
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