Earlier in 2024, we reported that Decathlon had launched a new gear rental scheme, giving its customers the opportunity to get their hands on outdoor equipment that they feel they don’t need to buy ...

It’s vital to travel in the mountains with adequate protection from the worst the weather can throw at us and that means having a quality waterproof jacket. When you’re in the wild, you want a good ...

If you are planning hiking, scrambling or a mountaineering trip, then these are worth considering. The lightweight, stretchy fabric makes them feel really comfortable when lifting your knees high to ...

Testing in progress. Our full review is on the way very soon!

This is the jacket I am considering taking with me to run the northern section of the Spine Race, a 160 mile run over the Pennines in the depths of winter. This technical waterproof jacket is ...

This has been my go to warm jacket lately, to put on after river kayaking and when out climbing. I have also taken it camping. It reliably keeps me warm in unpredictable Scottish conditions, with ...

Our tests are still underway. Review on the way imminently!

From what I’ve seen so far, the Matador Flatpak Drybag strikes an impressive balance between weight and durability. I’ve tried a lot of dry bags that are too thin and that puncture very quickly and ...

These are durable and warm softshell walking trousers that have all the right attributes for winter hiking. The fleece lining inside them is very comfortable against the skin, while the softshell ...

The Arc’teryx Thorium SV is one of the burliest jackets within the Canadian brand’s collection. It’s one that combines lofty down insulation with zoned Gore-tex ePE water repellent panels, making for ...

I was offered two versions of this sleeping mat to review: the 25 inch by 72 inch model and the 20 x 72. Being an ultralight camper with masochistic tendencies, naturally it was the smaller one that I ...