News

Outdoor adventurer Amy Marwick gives us her thoughts on the Suunto Race S GPS watch after some thorough trail running and ski ...
Top practical presents for hikers, walkers and backpackers, including tested and reviewed outdoor gadgets for all kinds of ...
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 ...
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 ...
The wind is blowing fast – at least 40 kilometres per hour – nearing gale force levels. Hail falls hard, tapping on my hood as though I’m being pelted with a relentless shower of tiny ball bearings.
The name is Gear, Richard ‘High Maintenance’ Gear and believe me, I feel for your peeling seam tape, who wouldn’t? You really have a choice here, either use a professional outdoor clothing repair ...
ISPO, case you’re not familiar with it, is a massive tradeshow in Munich where we see a lot of new gear and meet a lot of interesting people with interesting things to say. Michael Cattanach is one ...
If you want a pair of poles that aren’t going to weigh you down, carbon is often the way forward. The catch is that carbon poles nearly always will come at eye-watering prices. Enter Craghoppers with ...
The county of Pembrokeshire is a walker’s paradise. Home to the only national park within Britain that is primarily designated for its coastal landscape, it’s a place of remarkable natural beauty. You ...
On the Tryfan Downhill Dash race, held last month, 18 year-old Euan Patton broke a 34-year long record for a speed descent of Wales’ famous mountain, going from summit to valley floor in a staggering ...
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 ...
The Arc’teryx Acrux series currently comprises the most technical boots in the Arc’teryx lineup. There are three models in the range – the trekking-focused Acrux TR, the minimalist yet capable Acrux ...