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Three photos of hikers wearing budget waterproof jackets

The best budget waterproof jackets reviewed (2023)

When window shopping in an outdoor gear store, it’s nice to gaze in...

Hiking | 06 09 2023

Three different types of hiking jackets

The best hiking jackets reviewed (2023)

Hiking jackets, from waterproof jackets to fleeces, are what people tend to...

Hiking | 31 08 2023

Best waterproof jackets reviewed by live for the outdoors 2023

Best waterproof jackets for 2023: your essential hiking garment

There is no type of hiking jacket more essential for any outdoor enthusiast...

Hiking | 23 08 2023

Photos of hikers wearing lightweight waterproof jackets

The best lightweight waterproof jackets reviewed (2023)

Anyone who loves the outdoors will find a waterproof jacket very useful, and in...

Hiking | 23 08 2023

Three photos of softshell jackets being tested

The best softshell jackets reviewed (2023)

What the heck is a softshell hiking jacket? It’s a rather elusive, nebulous...

Hiking | 21 08 2023

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Three photos of hikers wearing fleece jackets

The best fleece jackets reviewed (2023)

When it comes to hiking jackets, especially mid layers, one fabric rules...

Hiking | 04 07 2023

Mountain Equipment Shroud Hooded jacket

Mountain Equipment Shroud Hooded Jacket Review

A versatile piece that you can rely on in a surprise weather-ambush. The Shroud...

Hiking | 16 05 2023

Helly Hansen Odin 1 world infinity best waterproof jacket 2023

Helly Hansen Odin 1 World Infinity Jacket Review

This sporty-looking hard shell waterproof jacket from Norwegian brand Helly...

Hiking | 16 05 2023

Woman wearing blue waterproof jacket in the rain

How to clean your waterproof clothing

Car enthusiasts love to see water beading on their cars after giving it a...

Hiking | 27 03 2023

The best lightweight insulated jackets reviewed

The best lightweight insulated jackets reviewed (2023)

The hiking ‘mid layer‘ category is a very broad one. Much more so...

Hiking | 23 01 2023

Pouring coffee while wearing an Rab insulated jacket

The best insulated winter jackets reviewed (2023)

Chunky baffled down jackets or synthetic belay parkas are the most effective...

Hiking | 01 12 2022

Ben Weeks wearing BAM Zero 73 Fleece jacket

Review: BAM 73 Zero Recycled Fleece Jacket

Environmental sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices are no...

Hiking | 29 11 2022

Best winter waterproof jackets

The best winter waterproof jackets reviewed (2023)

When winter rolls around, UK mountains can become a battleground: walkers vs...

Hiking | 24 11 2022

Hiker wearing Fohn Repurpose Jacket

Föhn Repurpose Polartec Waterproof Jacket: new kid on the block

Truth be told, we hadn’t heard of Föhn either until the company got in...

Hiking | 24 08 2022

Hiker on a mountain wearing a down jacket

The best down jackets (2023)

Down jackets are a winter staple for hikers and non-hikers alike. But they do...

Hiking | 14 04 2022

Hiker walking in the woods wearing a grey down jacket

How to care for your down insulated gear

As synthetic insulation makes greater improvements in lightness and warmth,...

Hiking | 07 04 2022

Two hikers climbing rocks wearing synthetic insulated jackets

The best synthetic insulated jackets reviewed (2023)

While synthetic fibres have been used as an alternative to natural fibres for...

Hiking | 04 03 2022

Five of the best winter mountain fleece jackets

Five of the best winter fleeces (2022)

The ubiquitous fleece is an essential piece of gear, performing a vital role in keeping you warm and comfy – however epic your adventures. Here’s how to choose the best…

Hiking | 24 02 2022

Two women wearing red mid layers while walking in the Lake District

Buying guide: hiking mid layers

A mid layer is basically anything that sits between your next-to-skin layer and waterproof outer layer. Here are some of the best options out there for hillwalkers.

Hiking | 25 01 2022

First look: BAM 73 Zero Insulated Jacket review

First look: Bam 73 Zero Insulated Jacket review

Bam’s 73 Zero Insulated Jacket is made from recycled materials and also 100% recyclable itself. Is this circular approach to apparel the ultimate in sustainability?

Hiking | 24 01 2022

Berghaus Changtse Waterproof Jacket Reviewed 2019

First Test: Berghaus Changtse waterproof jacket review

Using three versions of Gore-Tex fabric makes the Berghaus Changtse Waterproof...

Hiking | 01 12 2021

First look: Patagonia Downdrift Insulated Jacket review

First look: Patagonia Downdrift Insulated Jacket review

Patagonia has been at the forefront of the green revolution for outdoor gear. Does its latest innovation signal another leap forward in eco-conscious kit?

Hiking | 29 11 2021

Everything you need to know about layering

Everything you need to know about layering

Conventional wisdom has it that several layers are better than a single, thick...

Hiking | 01 11 2021

First look: Rohan Ventus waterproof jacket

First look: Rohan Ventus waterproof jacket

Ah, the British winter. Drizzle, rain, sleet, hail, snow – there’s almost...

Hiking | 27 09 2021

Secrets of staying dry

Secrets of staying dry

Every year, Snowdonia, the Lake District and the Scottish Highlands get doused with more than 4 metres of rainfall. It’s no coincidence that most of the UK’s soggiest places are also its pointier bits. Which means that for most UK hillwalkers, a waterproof jacket tends to be near the top of their kit list. But the range available today can be bewildering, not helped by a slew of pseudo-science and confusing marketing hype. It’s probably this barrage of jargon that causes waterproofs to be one of the most misunderstood (and therefore most frequently criticised) bits of outdoor kit. So let’s start our guide to staying dry with some simple explanations of the most common (baffling) terms you’ll come across in gear reviews, or on all those product tags in outdoor shops...

Hiking | 12 05 2021

AN INSULATED JACKET THAT’S GOOD FOR THE PLANET

Mountain Hardwear Ghost Shadow insulated jacket reviewed

Eager to publicise their green credentials, there is a growing trend among...

Hiking | 15 03 2021

NEW GEAR REVIEWED - MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT KINESIS HYBRID JACKET

Mountain Equipment Kinesis Hybrid jacket reviewed

Mid-layer perfection ### Has mountain equipment's combination of categories...

Hiking | 26 02 2021

FJÄLLRÄVEN EXPEDITION PACK DOWN JACKET/HOODIE

NEW GEAR REVIEWED – FJÄLLRÄVEN EXPEDITION PACK DOWN JACKET/HOODIE

IS THIS THE ULTIMATE IN DOWN JACKET DESIGN? ## INSPIRED BY THE 1970S INGENUITY...

Hiking | 29 10 2020

PATAGONIA NANO PUFF JACKET

The iconic Patagonia Nano Puff jacket reviewed

The Nano Puff has had something of a cult following since its inception over...

Hiking | 30 09 2020

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