The Scarpa Rapid XT hits a specific niche, catering for those who want a shoe that blends some of the qualities of an approach shoe with those of a walking shoe. It comes in three different versions: ...

I’ve been using the Passenger Ashland (Northstar in the women’s version) over the course of a chilly and wet autumn, most notably with a trip to the Highlands of Scotland where I wore it on a hike ...

The Power Shield Pro PFAS-free membrane is also made from 48% plant-based content. More specifically, it uses Biolon, a renewable, non genetically modified plant-based nylon with a 50% lower carbon ...

Waterproof jackets have been changing in recent years. With new concerns about the effects of PFCs, brands are having to move away from using the powerful DWRs that were once prevalent within the ...

The Adidas Free Hiker is designed with fast and light hiking in mind. It’s a reasonably light walking shoe that’s breathable and grippy and it has enough stiffness to block out roots and rocks ...

Back in 2023, ultra running icon Courtney Dauwalter completed a world first by becoming the first person to win the triple crown of ultras – that’s the Hardrock 100, Western States 100 and the UTMB – ...

The Bach brand has been around for over forty years, starting out in Ireland and nowadays, after joining the Scott Sports group, calling Switzerland home. It has tents, sleeping bags and sleeping mats ...

The North Face Summit Series is the brand’s premium range featuring highly technical products which deliver in the most challenging and hostile conditions, and the Pumori parka is the loftiest and ...

Salomon have a reputation and long-standing background as a running brand and so much of the Salomon X Ultra 360 Edge Mid Gore-tex reflects this. With its aggressive sole, its light weight build and ...

Why We Chose The Adidas Terrex Techrock Gore-Tex Pro Jacket: Well-built, top-level performance, very lightweight for a four-season shell We reckon most people, at one point or another, will have owned ...

US brand Sierra Designs has been one of the most consistently innovative gear makers of recent years. From their zipperless sleeping bags to the eminently practical 3,000 tent series, we’ve tried and ...

Three-season boots are the go-to option for all sorts of adventures, from backpacking trips to classic hill days. As such, they offer both versatility and value: your reliable hillwalking companions ...