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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Regatta Thompson budget fleece review: A fleece that punches well above its price tag
A fleece that delivers such amazing value for money that you almost feel like a thief.
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.
Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody review: A stylish, synthetic layer that’s tough enough for just about anything
A lightweight synthetic jacket that’s warm, packable, and pretty much ready for anything.
Scarpa Ribelle Run 2 trail running shoes review: dependable all-round trail shoes
A supremely confident ride for tackling everything from mountain trails to riverside mud baths.
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
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.
Fjallraven Keb walking trousers review: Rugged reliability for adventures in cooler climates
Premium walking trousers at a premium price. Are they worth the hefty price tag?
Berghaus MTN Guide Alpine Pro jacket review: Lightweight, packable and made for the mountains
A lightweight and ultra-technical hardshell that will keep you safe and dry in the mountains.