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: ...

An influencer with over one million Instagram followers has found themselves at the centre of a social media storm following a wild camping trip on the Isle of Skye. Last week, Adrian Trendall a ...

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 ...

Rain covers. Just about everyone will have used a backpack that’s had one – and most people will have had a bad experience with one too, whether that’s from a leak, water pooling at the base, or the ...

Why We Chose The Lowe Alpine Airzone Pro 35:45 Backpack: excellent back system and carry, useful details, versatile size This pack is unashamedly hiking-specific. What we mean by that is Lowe Alpine ...

The Helly Hansen Verglas Micro waterproof trousers weigh a lightweight 240g and they’re also very packable, condensing down to about the size of a coke can. They’re made from a 2.5-layer waterproof ...

The Rab Firewall has been a popular jacket with hillwalkers, hikers, and mountaineers thanks to its fuss-free, versatile design. Now, Rab has developed the design to produce a version of it that’s ...

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 ...

I’ve tested a lot of tents in my career as an outdoor gear reviewer and I’ve come to realise that there are a lot of generic options out there that are all a bit samey. This is why I really like this ...

The Solution Pants are a hugely impressive offering from British brand Montane. I can’t think of any other waterproof trousers out there that strike the balance between performance, price and also ...