
Camping Gear
From the best sleeping bags and sleeping pads to some of the most popular tents and bivvies, we test, review and report on various types of camping gear to ensure you've got all of the unbiased information you need to guide your next purchase. Our camping gear reviews are always authentic, honest and totally unbiased — and always written with you, our reader, in mind. To determine the quality of individual items, we put everything through rigorous testing protocols, and we lean on numerous members of the Great British Adventure Club to ensure camping kit is put up against everything the UK can throw at it. Depending on the specific items of camping equipment we're reviewing, you may find us out on a summit in the Lakes to see how a tent copes in the wind. Or you may find us tucked into a Cairngorm Coire deep in the Scottish winter, all to test how warm a tent keeps us in the worst British conditions imaginable. All that's to say is that you can trust our thoughts on kit — and you're always more than welcome to reach out if you have any questions on a specific item of camping gear we've reviewed.
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Now over 20 years old, MSR’s Hubba series is the original UL OG. But how does the 1-person version hold up in 2025?
Ideal for weight-conscious adventurers who want to keep their pack size to a minimum.
Is this popular little backpacking tent worth the hype?
Are these the new lightweight champions of the UK adventure scene?
The popular lightweight backpacking tent just got even lighter.
OEX Phoxx 1 Ultralite, is a super light and easy-to-use backpacking tent.
Super small yet remarkably robust, could this be the most comfortable bivy out there?
Is this the most versatile 4-season tent available today? We think it might be…
Could this be one of the most comfortable ways to camp in poorer conditions?
Is this popular little backpacking tent worth the hype?
Are these the new lightweight champions of the UK adventure scene?
A small, lightweight and surprisingly roomy backpacking tent.
A well-made, lightweight tent that comes in at an unbeatable price.
The closest thing we’ve ever come across to a portable brick building for camping in the worst conditions imaginable
A lightweight, four-season solo tent that balances durability with portability.
Could this be one of the most comfortable ways to camp in poorer conditions?
Super small yet remarkably robust, could this be the most comfortable bivy out there?
The closest thing we’ve ever come across to a portable brick building for camping in the worst conditions imaginable
An innovative polycotton backpacking tent built for the worst conditions imaginable
A spacious upgrade to the 1-man version for those who adventure in pairs.
Is this the best 4-season tent for UK conditions? We think so.
sleep systems
Packable, warm and brilliantly priced, this strong showing from Simond punches far above its weight.
Is this the ultimate affordable sleeping pad for year-round UK wild camping?
Just as packable as its predecessor and comes with the same mind-bending warmth-to-weight ratio.
A top-performing, versatile deep-winter sleeping bag that won’t let you down.
Could this be the most comfortable 4-season pad out there right now?
A lightweight and packable sleeping pad that is comfy, warm and surprisingly durable
A high-performing winter down bag at an exceptional price.
Is this the best budget 4-season down bag on the market?
A lightweight and impressively warm jacket designed for layering or standalone wear in the mountains.
A lightweight synthetic jacket that’s warm, packable, and pretty much ready for anything.
A supremely confident ride for tackling everything from mountain trails to riverside mud baths.
A belter of a budget down jacket that way outperforms its price tag
A warm, waterproof jacket built for cold hikes and winter days out, offering impressive value for money.
A lightweight and ultra-technical hardshell that will keep you safe and dry in the mountains.
A versatile and cosy down jacket that’s designed for both outdoor and urban use.
A budget running jacket with a premium design. Could this be the value option for staying dry on wet runs?
The Odin 9 Worlds 3.0 Shell Trousers from Helly Hansen are the bottom layer to their corresponding hardshell jacket, which we already rate very highly.
A super warm and visibly technical down jacket built for high Alpine escapades.
A reliable, durable and stylish waterproof hardshell.
A lightweight, four-season solo tent that balances durability with portability.