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Light, packable, fairly priced and with some good eco credentials. The Alpkit Cloud Base is a reliable mat that offers decent performance on a budget.

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 ...

I’ve put this shoe through its paces over everything from soggy 5Ks on chalky Wiltshire trails to 20km+ recces in Eryri, and what I’ve found is a genuinely versatile trail running shoe. The Norvan LD ...

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 ...

This is a technical jacket made for high-output alpine pursuits, using The North Face’s premium waterproof fabric and advanced technologies. I haven’t had the opportunity to test The North Face Summit ...

We’ve tested this out on a few short hikes, including during our Outdoor 100 test trip in North Wales – and we’ve liked what we’ve seen so far. In fact, we’ve deemed it worthy enough of inclusion in ...

While Highlander have been around for decades now (they’re celebrating their 40th year in 2025), they’ve noticeably upped their game in the last year or two, releasing a raft of new items that, from ...

Based on a classic, tried and tested design, the Alpkit Tarpstar 2 is a roomy, two-person tarp tent that has become a favourite amongst UK backpackers. I’ve liked what I’ve seen from it so far and our ...

This isn’t just a fleece, it’s a full-blown suit of armour that serves as a reliable shield from the elements. And that’s because this thing’s not just warm, it’s waterproof too. I’ve been using it ...

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 ...

The Rab Protium family includes packs for all kinds of situations and load requirements, from small 18-litre options for fast and light forays, all the way up to the Protium 35-litre, a pack that’s ...