We’ve tested this out on some short to medium runs – including during our Outdoor 100 test trip in Snowdonia – and we’ve liked what we’ve seen so far. In fact, we’ve deemed it worthy enough of ...

I first came across the new Rab Cirrus Ultra Hoody when it was being exhibited as part of the OIA Awards and, at the time, I couldn’t work out whether it was down filled or synthetic. Normally a good ...

Two titles from Verterbrate Publishing have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2016 Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature. The two nominated titles are Wild Country by Mark Vallance and The ...

Let’s face it, waterproof overtrousers are not the world’s most exciting bit of outdoor kit. They do an important job, namely, to keep your lower half dry in the hills and mountains or out on the ...

A group of campaigning runners have published an open letter to German sports brand Adidas in reaction to the brand’s release of a new shoe designed specifically for one race day. Adidas announced the ...

The famous Sycamore Gap along Hadrian’s Wall in the north east of England is now without its ancient sycamore after what is speculated to have been an act of mindless vandalism. Situated perfectly ...

Along with their neighbours, Scarpa, La Sportiva are one of the world’s most reputable manufacturers of mountaineering, trail running and climbing footwear. Hailing from the Dolomites, a region of ...

Norwegian brand Helly Hansen makes a vast range of outdoor gear for sailors, skiers and hikers, as well as everyday lifestyle apparel and even industrial workwear. However, its specialist mountain ...

It’s fair to say that Adidas have really burst onto the hiking and trail running scene in recent years. A combination of a large R&D budget and in-house design teams means the brand is constantly ...

For Spring 2020, Sierra Designs launched this new version of their hugely popular Meteor two-person tent, one with a bunch of new tweaks that have all been made in the name of sustainability. I’ve ...

Hanwag’s popular Banks boot, originally released 16 years ago, has had a 2020 update. With new materials and a slightly modernised design and fit, this new one’s stable, durable and built for long ...

The Extreme Smock, a bombproof layer that could happily take on Arctic expeditions and Scottish winters, was created by Montane over 25 years ago. Shortly, after they released the Featherlite Smock – ...