That’s another year of the now crazily popular UTMB series of races wrapped up, a year that saw the first British men’s winner since 2010 and an enthralling contest between first and second place in ...

This is my fourth High Coast Winter Hike, organised by FriluftsByn, the “outdoors village”. I first came on the 35km trek in 2019 after a Facebook ad had me correctly pegged as someone who liked ...

From the icy crags of the Cairngorms to his roots in rural Japan - this reflective portrait follows trad climber Masa Sakano as he explores Scotland, winter climbing, and the community that's shaped ...

MSR have made a very concerted effort to switch things up here and make something a bit different to everyone else, and in the stoves world, that’s no easy thing to achieve. MSR already have personal ...

The Patagonia Super Alpine Jacket goes way back over a decade. Now we have the Super Free Alpine. This carries on the core essence of that original jacket while also bringing a very modern new fabric ...

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 ...

Many hikers will be familiar with Osprey’s Talon and Tempest packs. In fact, I’d hedge my bets by saying they’ve been the most popular hiking backpacks of the last decade. For those who aren’t ...

Why We Chose The Arc’teryx Bora 65 Backpack: Comfortable, feature-packed, durable As the 65 litre size suggests, the Arc’teryx Bora 65 is designed to optimise load stability while providing an ...

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 ...

If you don’t already have a 35-to-40 litre pack in your quiver, it might be time to think about getting one. Occupying the sweet spot between a large daypack and a small overnight pack, it’s a ...

If you didn’t quite get it from the hint in the name, you can tell from the moment you look at Mammut’s Nordwand Advanced hardshell hoody that the product is specifically built for serious use in the ...

It’s easy to start packrafting. In fact, it’s deceptively easy. The boats are incredibly stable, and on flat water, are simple to paddle and play with. Herein lies the risk; an eye on safety is ...