The use of smartphones as navigation tools (alongside a map and compass, of...
Hiking | 09 11 2022
Sustainability is one of the key considerations when buying modern outdoor kit,...
Hiking | 07 11 2022
Whether you’re carrying the bare minimum of supplies for a short walk on...
Hiking | 27 10 2022
Perhaps the most important piece of dedicated hill walking gear, the hiking...
Hiking | 26 10 2022
It's hard to see how Osprey could have made a better and more solid, simple daysack than the Sportlite 30.
Hiking | 21 10 2022
Anyone who loves the outdoors will find a waterproof jacket very useful. In the...
Hiking | 19 10 2022
Hillwalking trousers are an unglamorous piece of kit. Compared to down puffers...
Hiking and trail footwear brands focus much time and attention to the underside...
Hiking | 17 10 2022
Dem bones, dem bones. While most producers of headphones and earphones do as...
When you’ve got the right socks you’ll hardly notice them, but when you’ve got the wrong ones they’ll ruin your walk. Here’s how to find the perfect pair.
Hiking | 12 10 2022
A lot can happen in six years. Since 2016 we’ve had one global pandemic,...
Hiking | 07 10 2022
If you want a winter pack that can handle multiple activities and challenging mountain terrain, the Deuter Freescape Lite could be the answer.
Hiking | 23 09 2022
Knowing your back length lets you choose the right rucksack to fit your...
The science driving the evolution of materials and fabrics for the demanding...
Hiking | 21 09 2022
There isn’t an outdoorsman alive that would disagree with the fact that a...
Hiking | 01 09 2022
Truth be told, we hadn’t heard of Föhn either until the company got in...
Hiking | 24 08 2022
Well-engineered hiking packs are something to invest in. They’re a piece of...
Hiking | 23 08 2022
The blurb for the RIKR 24L Backpack is ‘designed for contemporary travel and...
Hiking | 22 08 2022
Unless you’re particularly new to hiking, you’ll have no doubt come...
Hiking | 17 08 2022
Two hikers go on a trek into the British hills. One is wearing a base layer,...
Hiking | 16 08 2022
A quick story. A friend and I were exploring a remote area of crag. It was...
The problem with a humongous 70L rucksack is that you’ll inevitably end up...
Hiking | 12 08 2022
Lightweight, portable solar panels are nifty gadgets and present the...
Hiking | 26 07 2022
Formula 1 racing brought traction control into our road cars. NASA gave us...
Hiking | 14 07 2022
You’ve checked your roll mat, aired out your sleeping bag, and planned your...
Hiking | 05 07 2022
The ultimate multi-day rucksacks swallow all your gear with ease; yet feel...
Hiking | 27 05 2022
When it comes to staying hydrated on the hill, there are options and gadgets...
Hiking | 26 05 2022
There are a few things you should know before reading any further. Number one...
I used to work in an outdoor gear store and the number of times I was asked...
Hiking | 25 05 2022