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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

Waterproof Jackets

Jack Wolfskin Prelight 2.5 Waterproof Jacket | Review

A functional layer that’s light to carry and light on its environmental impact too.

Jack Wolfskin Prelight 2.5 Waterproof Jacket | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Páramo Velez Adventure Light Smock | Review

The lightest wet weather garment in the Velez family from Paramo. Here’s how it fared during our on-the-trail tests.

Páramo Velez Adventure Light Smock | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Highlander Refuge 1 Tent | Review

A durable tent that offers reliable performance at a very respectable price.

Highlander Refuge 1 Tent | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

The North Face Summit Run 10L | Review

A very light and stable vest that is exceptionally breathable.

The North Face Summit Run 10L | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Alpkit Cloud Base Sleeping Mat | Review

Light, packable, fairly priced and with some good eco credentials.

Alpkit Cloud Base Sleeping Mat | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Therm-a-rest NeoLoft Sleeping Mat | Review

One of the best products we’ve tried this year.

Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft Sleeping Mat | Review
Trail and Scramble Shoes

Nnormal Kjerag Brut | Review

The young brand's entry into the fell running and skyrunning world.

Nnormal Kjerag Brut Shoe | Review
Trail Running Shoes

Arc'teryx Norvan LD 4 | Review

A solid all-rounder for everything from off-road Parkruns to mountain ultra prep.

Arc'teryx Norvan LD 4 | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Leki Skytera FX Carbon SL Poles | Review

A lightweight and very high-spec pole that we found to be ideal for ultralight hiking and also trail running.

Leki Skytera FX Carbon SL Poles | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Craghoppers Treklite Carbon Poles | Review

OM editor Will puts the Craghoppers Treklite Carbon poles to the sword.

Craghoppers Treklite Carbon Poles | Review
Tents

Alpkit Tarpstar 2 Tent | Review

A very packable tarp tent that provides plenty of space and that can be pitched and packed up in a jiffy.

Alpkit Tarpstar 2 Tent | Review
Walking Boots

Asolo Acadia Mid LTH GTX Boot | Review

A mid weight boot that we found to tick a lot of boxes.

Asolo Acadia Mid LTH GTX Boot | Review
Walking Boots

Helly Hansen Ascender Mid HT Boots | Review

A light boot that provides good levels of support and protection without feeling clunky or constraining.

Helly Hansen Ascender Mid HT Boots | Review
Walking Trousers

Craghoppers NosiLife III Cargo Trousers | Review

A good value pair of hiking trousers that are fine-tuned for travel.

Craghoppers NosiLife III Cargo Trousers | Review
Walking Trousers

Highlander Typhoon Waterproof Trousers | Review

Can these £60 waterproof trousers deliver we want from a pair of overtrousers?

Highlander Typhoon Waterproof Trousers | Review
Walking Boots

Best Walking Boots Reviewed 2025

Memorable adventures require a dependable pair of boots...

Best Walking Boots of 2025 | Fully Tested and Rated by Our Experts
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Smartwool Hike Targeted Cushion Crew Sock | Review

Can it deliver on a rainy hike in North Wales?

Smartwool Hike Targeted Cushion Crew Sock | Review
Trail and Scramble Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 Road Running Shoe | Review

A carbon-plated “super shoe” with rapid top speeds – here's our verdict

Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 Road Running Shoe | Review
Trail Running Shoes

Kiprun MT3 Trail Shoes | Review

Our verdict on these sub £100 trail running shoes from Decathon

Kiprun MT3 Trail Shoes | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Best Sustainable Waterproof Jackets Reviewed 2025

The shell jackets that have impressed our gear testers in regards to their impact on the environment

Best Sustainable Waterproof Jackets Reviewed 2025
Walking Boots

Scarpa Terra GTX | Review

Our verdict on Scarpa's best seller

Scarpa Terra GTX | Review
Walking Trousers

Best Waterproof Trousers Reviewed 2025

Options from Patagonia, Rab, Rohan, Fjällräven and more...

Best Waterproof Trousers 2025 | Field Tested and Rated
Walking Trousers

Best Walking Trousers Reviewed 2025

Our favourite options available on the market in 2025

Best Walking Trousers Reviewed 2025
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