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.
Finisterre Nebulas insulated jacket review: Gloriously toasty, guilt-free warmth
A wonderfully warm winter layer that’s as at home at the pub as it is on Dartmoor.
Quechua MH100 fleece review: A basic midlayer built for beginners
A basic midlayer built for beginners — and a serious bargain at £9.99
Simond MT900 5°c sleeping bag review: Brilliant bang for your buck
Packable, warm and brilliantly priced, this strong showing from Simond punches far above its weight.
Simond MT900 sleeping pad review: A great all-rounder at an excellent price
Is this the ultimate affordable sleeping pad for year-round UK wild camping?
Helly Hansen Odin Everdown jacket review: Gamechanging warmth to weight
A lightweight and impressively warm jacket designed for layering or standalone wear in the mountains.
Fjallraven Abisko Lite 1 tent review: A solo tent we trust year-round (and why you should too)
A lightweight, four-season solo tent that balances durability with portability.
Forclaz MH100 down jacket review: A jacket that punches well above its price tag
A belter of a budget down jacket that way outperforms its price tag
Nordisk Telemark 2.2 LW review: A 4-season shelter that’s nearly perfect
Is this the most versatile 4-season tent available today? We think it might be…
MSR Tindheim 2 review: a proper palace for rougher nights in the hills
Could this be one of the most comfortable ways to camp in poorer conditions?
MSR Hubba NX backpacking tent review: A remarkably reliable tent that nails the basics
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?
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 1 backpacking tent review: A compelling balance of comfort and performance
Ideal for weight-conscious adventurers who want to keep their pack size to a minimum.
Columbia Oak Harbour II jacket review: Reliable and waterproof deep winter warmth
A warm, waterproof jacket built for cold hikes and winter days out, offering impressive value for money.
Vango Banshee 200 long-term review: A cult classic that’s popular for a reason
Is this popular little backpacking tent worth the hype?
Introducing OEX’s new line of ‘Ultralite’ tents
Are these the new lightweight champions of the UK adventure scene?
OEX Bobcat 1 Ultralite review: A UL version of a British classic
The popular lightweight backpacking tent just got even lighter.
OEX Phoxx 1 Ultralite review: An old favourite officially goes UL
OEX Phoxx 1 Ultralite, is a super light and easy-to-use backpacking tent.