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Live Competitions Win an Outdoor Research Helium UL Bivy! The winner will win an Outdoor Research Helium UL Bivy in the Light Pewter colourway. The competition starts on 1st May 2026 and ends on 1st June 2026. All entrants between these dates will be entered into the draw. Find Out More Here Win a Gregory Baltoro 65 Rucksack! The winner will win a Gregory Bal …

A baselayer top is essential for any outdoor layering system. Opting for a wicking t-shirt made with Rab's Dryflo™ technology, rather than a cotton material, allows the shirt to better manage your body's moisture and sweat. This helps keep you comfortable during your hike. Designed for fast-moving pursuits in an alpine climate, Dryflo™ Air keeps you comfortable summit after summit with …

The Baltoro has been reimagined for 2026, delivering the refined fit, breathability, and stability that backpackers have been asking for. Built to handle heavy loads without holding you back, its FreeFloat suspension flexes with your natural movement, reducing fatigue and improving balance on technical terrain. Enhanced materials increase durability without adding weight, while an improved harness …

Outdoor Research offers a range of bivvy sacks suitable for every adventure. Whether you need ultralight, durable options for backpacking or bug-proof bivvys for a pest-free experience, you'll find the perfect shelter for your outdoor activities. Designed for reliability in all conditions, these bivvy sacks offer a combination of weather resistance, breathability, and a compact design, ensuring pr …

Big Agnes VST tents combine innovative materials with user-first design to create the ideal ultralight shelter. Engineered to provide maximum usable space for individuals and their gear, these tents are ultralight, durable, and reliable. The Hyperbead™ fabric, along with Hybrid Single/Double Wall construction and an integrated ventilation system, promotes airflow while reducing condensation. …

I tested the women’s Outdoor Research Helium UL jacket during early spring and I was very impressed with its performance. It will be a firm staple in my backpack for hikes during spring to autumn months for showery spells. I chose a size small, which is the size I would usually choose in a waterproof jacket. The jacket has a trim, streamlined fit but was loose enough to fit a base layer and …

Choosing a bivvy bag can seem simple at first glance, but there are several important factors depending on how and where you plan to use it. Bivvy bags are one of the lightest and most straightforward shelter options available. They are popular with long-distance runners, fastpackers, bikepackers, and minimalist wild campers who want reliable weather protection without the weight of a traditional …

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The stars aligned when the new Big Agnes single hoop hybrid tent arrived just in time for a planned trip to hike the GR131 and GR132 on La Gomera in the Canary Islands. Not only is the tent extremely light at less than 800g (excluding pegs/bag) but the hybrid set up with lots of mesh and vents would be perfect for the warm nights under clear skies. VST stands for Velocity (V) = Distance (S) / Tim …

With DownWool 2.0, Grüezi Bag offers an even more powerful, sustainable insulation solution for demanding outdoor adventures. The improved insulation performance of DownWool 2.0 is achieved through an additional production step in which the wool acquires a finer structure and significantly more loft. This allows the wool to trap more air, thus increasing the insulation performance while maint …

Black Diamond’s trekking poles are thoughtfully designed to provide the maximum amount of stability and comfort while users explore. Built with durable, lightweight materials, they are ready to assist on the next adventure, whether on or off the trail. To ensure the best possible fit, many of the trekking poles feature FlickLock technology. FlickLock is a secure hiking pole adjustment mechan …

I have been a big fan of freestanding tents due to their stability, convenience and ease of pitching for years. I wasn’t too interested in trekking pole tents until the arrival of the Drop Durston X-Mid back in early 2019. Single skin tents were something I tended to avoid due to concerns about condensation, but the additional internal space was appealing. The main downside of double skin f …