Isobaa Borg fleece review: naturally warm, effortlessly stylish
A supremely warm, breathable, and beautifully made heavyweight fleece that bridges the gap between technical mountain wear and everyday comfort.
Simond Light Trekking Backpack MT900 50+10 review: lightweight comfort on a budget
A full-featured trekking pack that delivers premium performance without the premium price tag.
Berghaus Deluge waterproof jacket review: durable, dry, and great value
A resilient jacket that bridges town and trail with style and solid protection — finding the sweet spot between durability, function and everyday usability.
Sea to Summit Ascent -1 sleeping bag review: brilliantly built for British bivis
A feature-packed three-season down bag that thrives on fastpacking trails, mountain marathons and chilly wild camps — all while fitting in a 30L running vest.
Sea to Summit Ether Light XR sleeping pad review: small, light, warm and comfy as hell
Light enough for fast and light adventures, warm enough for year-round UK use, this might be our new favourite pad.
Gossamer Gear Aero Jet 35L backpack review: travel made brilliantly simple
A carry-on-sized rucksack that blends hiking-pack comfort with city-ready smarts — and makes one-bag travel feel genuinely effortless.
Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX walking boots review: fast, light, ready for hills
A lightweight, mid-cut boot that borrows from trail shoes but offers the grip, waterproofing and protection of a traditional walking boot
Muddy Vibe Si‑14 shoes review: Bouncy, grippy, and built for both worlds
A smart, trainer-like hiking shoe that blends urban comfort with trail-ready grip.
Helly Hansen Verglas Infinity shell jacket review: the shell that means business
A full-spec mountain shell built for serious UK weather — and it absolutely delivers.
Trekology Aluft 2 camping pillow review: the £16 camping hack that actually works
A light, cheap and mighty comfortable little wonder costing less than some boil in the bag meals
Helly Hansen Verglas Micro Shell waterproof trousers review: Big protection, small pack size
A featherweight waterproof that doesn’t feel like a compromise — these shell trousers punch well above their weight.
Gossamer Gear Vanish Duffel review: brilliantly light, endlessly useful
A no-fuss, featherlight duffel that does exactly what you need, exactly when you need it.
Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow review: the ounce-counting comfort king
A tiny packed size, featherweight feel and head-cradling comfort — this is the pillow we now pack by default.
Terra Nova Southern Cross 1 tent review: solo shelter, serious performance, all year round
A lightweight, freestanding fortress for serious solo missions in the UK.
Scarpa Spin Planet trail running shoes review: sturdy, stable and surprisingly versatile
A rugged eco-conscious runner that’s more at home on long, slow adventures than race-day sprints.
Robens Serac 900 –20 °C sleeping bag review: serious warmth without the gimmicks
A no-nonsense, four-season down bag that’s warm, trustworthy, and surprisingly packable.
Helly Hansen Loke waterproof jacket review: light, stylish, built for Britain
A lightweight, city-smart shell that’s at home on coastal trails and casual strolls alike.
Helly Hansen Daybreaker Block Microfleece review: softer, lighter, happier days out
An ultra-soft, brilliantly breathable fleece that’s just as happy on breezy ridgelines as it is down the local.
Salomon X Ultra 5 MID GTX hiking boots review: light and nimble all day comfort
An impressively light, cushioned, waterproof boot that’s superb for UK day hikes.
BRS 3000T stove review: tiny, tough and wildly cheap
The BRS 3000T stove is an ultralight, ultra-affordable gem that does exactly what it promises, even after years of hard UK use.