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Our editor puts this affordable, well-ventilated daypack to the test on some hikes through the Welsh mountains.
I’ve tested a whole range of hiking fleeces for women and here are my favourites so far. Including options from Patagonia, Cotopaxi, Arc’teryx and more - these fleeces are built for all kinds of ...
The Papsura is part of The North Face’s Summit series, which is used to denote the brand’s brightest and best product lines. It’s billed as a highly breathable waterproof shell that’s also extremely ...
This XL version of the two-person Copper Spur UL2 XL offers a heck of a lot of space, but without much of a weight penalty, weighing just 1.45kg altogether. That’s all thanks to the extremely ...
The Top Line The Highlander Refuge 1 is a one person tent that’s designed for solo wilderness backpacking trips. It has a tried and tested single hooped design that can be pitched outer first, or with ...
It’s time to find some of the best Black Friday outdoor gear deals. Black Friday, which falls on 29 November this year, offers up a great chance to get some huge bargains on the latest hiking gear and ...
You can view Will’s Vanguard Way route on the komoot app. The shoes he mentions are the La Sportiva Mutants which are available at webtogs.com and last but not least, here’s some more info about that ...
Will demonstrating the Biolite Headlamp 425 in use. Photos: Dave Macfarlane This particular model, the Biolite Headlamp 425 offers, you guessed it, a max of 425 lumens which I’ve found adequate for ...
OM editor Will testing the Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 in Pembrokeshire. Photos: Dave Macfarlane I found that the lugs, which are 4.5mm in depth, bite really well into soft trails and the rubber ...
Salomon Genesis | Review If you’re after a mountain running shoe with all round performance then this could well be the shoe you’ve been looking for ...
AKU Trekker Lite III GTX Boot | Review These robust yet lightweight three-season boots are versatile performers that are ideal for adventurous ridge walks, summit bagging trips and easier scrambles ...