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.
Our editor puts this affordable, well-ventilated daypack to the test on some hikes through the Welsh mountains.
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A rugged, carry-on-friendly duffel that's built to last
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Options from Therm-a-rest, Exped, Sea-to-Summit and more
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Feast your eyes on this list...
A spacious, lightweight tent for backpackers seeking comfort and durability.
Jetboil-style convenience with MSR’s signature flexibility and performance.
A rain resistant pack that’s perfect for active people.
A fleece that offers both warmth and wet weather protection.
An ideal hiking pack for big days out in the mountains – and it now comes with bluesign-approved fabrics and a smartened aesthetic
A durable shell that features an innovative waterproof fabric that brings a lot to the table – and with minimal environmental impact.
A functional layer that’s light to carry and light on its environmental impact too.
The lightest wet weather garment in the Velez family from Paramo. Here’s how it fared during our on-the-trail tests.
A durable tent that offers reliable performance at a very respectable price.
A very light and stable vest that is exceptionally breathable.
Light, packable, fairly priced and with some good eco credentials.
