Earlier in 2024, we reported that Decathlon had launched a new gear rental scheme, giving its customers the opportunity to get their hands on outdoor equipment that they feel they don’t need to buy ...

The Arc’teryx Thorium SV is one of the burliest jackets within the Canadian brand’s collection. It’s one that combines lofty ...

Highlander is a Scotland-based family-owned brand that’s been around since the 80s and is now run by the son of its original founder. Its original ethos was to offer kit at reasonable prices to open ...

The Asolo Traverse GV sits within the Italian brand’s backpacking and mountain trekking category. I’ve been using it over the past couple of months, most notably in the Scottish Highlands, and I’d say ...

This hiking shoe from U.S brand brings a uniquely designed sole to the table, making it a nifty option for those who like ...

This insulated jacket, the Keela Solo, is a serious winter warmer. Made with details that qualify it as a belay jacket, I’ve actually found it’s the kind of thing that’s perfect for a number of ...

Sometimes the kind of hiking I do requires lightweight boots that I can skip along in while being able to rely on a touch of ankle support. Other hikes might require something a little more rigid but ...

The Hikelite model has been a mainstay within the Osprey range for a number of years and it’s now been updated with an improved fit and aesthetic and new colours too. There are 4 different sizes in ...

The Rab Cirrus Ultra Hoody is a synthetic insulated jacket that brings an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio to the table. I’ve been using it throughout this autumn, including on hikes in the Lake ...

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 ...

For long distance trail running in the mountains, poles are an absolute essential. That’s in my humble opinion anyway. I’ve done a lot of running with poles over the years, including a 500-mile ...