"Near-premium performance for a less-than-premium price"
We test out Jack Wolfskin’s brand new sleeping mat – the Trail Mat Air
James Forrest tests out the new Merrell MQM Flex 2.0 GTX shoes on trails near his home in the Lake District
The options we recommended for day-long adventures (plus our overall favourite)
And why a good pair can help you eat up those miles...
"Near-premium performance for a less-than-premium price"
We test out Jack Wolfskin’s brand new sleeping mat – the Trail Mat Air
James Forrest tests out the new Merrell MQM Flex 2.0 GTX shoes on trails near his home in the Lake District
The options we recommended for day-long adventures (plus our overall favourite)
Need a waterproof jacket for fast and light adventures?
James Forrest tests out the new Rab Kangri GTX jacket on a series of demanding Munro-bagging hikes in Scotland
Our test team's pick of the top 10 waterproof jacket options out there in 2020
A high-spec, lightweight and warm down jacket at an affordable price
Options from Arc'teryx, Montane, Rab, TNF and more
The latest and greatest put to the test, plus our in-depth buyer's guide
A new jacket and an update to the Swedish brand's popular trousers
Fresh from Norwegian brand Devold, this new wool softshell jacket is a merino marvel
Options from Patagonia, Rab, Rohan, Fjällräven and more...
10 of our favourite options available on the market in 2020
Silent, lightweight and waterproof; the trouser for the off-grid adventure
And why a good pair can help you eat up those miles...
We'll often thing about the weight on our back but not on our feet, and some lightweight kicks can really make a difference
Memorable adventures require a dependable pair of boots...
James Forrest tests out the new Merrell MQM Flex 2.0 GTX shoes on trails near his home in the Lake District
Fusing the best characteristics of hiking shoes and climbing shoes, approach shoes are a versatile addition to your outdoor kit locker
Plus the essentials to consider when you're looking to buy a pair
The options we recommended for day-long adventures (plus our overall favourite)
Find out how it fared over a full season in the alpine
Options ranging from 30L weekenders to 65L whoppers...
"I would happily wear this every day if society wasn’t so judgemental about that kind of thing..."
A classic ‘grab and go’ layer, Patagonia’s Better Sweater just got greener
A late 80s, early 90s, throwback-style fleece that’s ideal for cold evenings at camp
A fairly high-spec mat at a fairly reasonable price
A sleeping bag liner designed to boost the warmth of your current bag, whilst prolonging its life
A synthetic winter sleeping bag that the manufacturer claims is ‘Eco AF’ – but does it stand up to that bold claim?
"Near-premium performance for a less-than-premium price"
Our Test Team's favourite one and two person models
Our test team's pick of the top 7 solo tents for backpacking in 2020
We test out Jack Wolfskin’s brand new sleeping mat – the Trail Mat Air
From big old beamers to trusty backups...
Options from Therm-a-rest, Exped, Sea-to-Summit and more
