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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Columbia Sequoia Grove fleece midlayer review: A layer you’ll end up wearing more than you think
A well-priced, well-built fleece that’s as suited to hilltops as it is to pubs.
Fjallraven Expedition Pack Down Hoody review: a stylish stalwart for shoulder-season wild camps
A rugged, reliable down jacket that balances warmth, weight and packability for British adventures.
Teton Altos sleeping pad review: solid warmth without breaking the bank
A solid-value pad with decent insulation and great packability — perfect for backpackers who prioritise price and practicality over plushness.
Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3 tent review: roomy, rugged and refreshingly simple
Roomy, airy and up in a flash — a cracking little basecamp for two under the stars.
Teton Altos -18°C/0°F sleeping bag review: affordable comfort for cold UK nights
A roomy, warm and budget-friendly winter sleeping bag with smart features and solid cold-weather performance.
The North Face Summit Series Futurefleece midlayer review: impossibly light, surprisingly warm
A technical fleece so featherweight you’ll forget it’s there.
Icebreaker Merino Blend 200 Realfleece Descender midlayer review: the breathable fleece that doesn’t quit
Pound-for-pound, this might just be the ultimate merino midlayer for runners and fastpackers.
Mountain Warehouse Snowdon II fleece review: A budget no-brainer for campsite comfort
Stay warm, cosy and comfortable — all for under a tenner.
Mountain Warehouse Camber II fleece review: Warmth for less than a tenner
A lightweight fleece that fits well, keeps you warm and costs less than a round of drinks.
