We’ve tested this out on a few short hikes, including during our Outdoor 100 test trip in North Wales – and we’ve liked what we’ve seen so far. In fact, we’ve deemed it worthy enough of inclusion in ...

This is a technical jacket made for high-output alpine pursuits, using The North Face’s premium waterproof fabric and advanced technologies. I haven’t had the opportunity to test The North Face Summit ...

We’ve tested this out on some short to medium runs – including during our Outdoor 100 test trip in Snowdonia – and we’ve liked what we’ve seen so far. In fact, we’ve deemed it worthy enough of ...

If you want a pair of poles that aren’t going to weigh you down, carbon is often the way forward. The catch is that carbon poles nearly always will come at eye-watering prices. Enter Craghoppers with ...

In a fun turn of events for the outdoor industry, Cornwall-based brand Finisterre and Japanese heritage brand Snow Peak have just collaborated to create a new nature-focused collection. Including ...

When it comes to choosing a low cost sleeping bag, it’s important to consider a few factors beyond the price tag. Things like temperature rating, the overall weight of the sleeping bag, its ...

The Páramo Aspira has been around for a number of years now and has been a go-to for many people who want something they can rely on in conditions that, with the wrong equipment, could be mightily ...

I first came across the new Rab Cirrus Ultra Hoody when it was being exhibited as part of the OIA Awards and, at the time, I couldn’t work out whether it was down filled or synthetic. Normally a good ...

The new Smini head torch from Swedish lighting specialists, Silva, picked up a highly prestigious ISPO Award upon its release at the start of 2024 with the judges recognising it for its “remarkably ...

Rain covers. Just about everyone will have used a backpack that’s had one – and most people will have had a bad experience with one too, whether that’s from a leak, water pooling at the base, or the ...

Waterproof jackets have been changing in recent years. With new concerns about the effects of PFCs, brands are having to move away from using the powerful DWRs that were once prevalent within the ...

Montane’s Solution Jacket showcases some impressive sustainability efforts by the British outdoor brand. Released alongside the Montane Solution waterproof trousers, both products are made from a new ...