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If you’ve never tried dehydrated meals, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. These lightweight, compact options are the ultimate in trail cuisine, crafted to fuel your adventure without weighing you down. Packed with essential calories, protein, and carbohydrates, they’re ideal for multiday backpacking trips. Preparation couldn’t be more straightforward—just add water—and the best part? No dishes to …

Over the past year, our team has meticulously tested and rated each meal, scoring them out of 10 based on taste, texture, and hydration performance. Along the way, we’ve uncovered which meals need more (or less) water, which ones take extra time to hydrate, and, importantly, which ones we’re not so keen on. With this hard-earned insight, we’ve created a definitive guide to our fa …

At Ultralight, we’ve tested and reviewed the very best in hiking, camping, and outdoor gear to compile this definitive list. This year’s winners feature cutting-edge technologies, eco-friendly innovations, and user-focused designs that represent the pinnacle of outdoor excellence. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned adventurer, these award-winning products are sure to inspire your …

It's turning dark, the winds are blowing and the temperature is certainly dropping, also it's wet! Welcome to winter in the UK. Fear not, we don’t have to hang our running shoes up until spring, the trails are still out there, even if they are hidden by a layer of snow. The same basic kit list will see us through most of the year; t-shirt, shorts, socks and trainers. …

Selecting the right head torch for your needs can seem daunting when there are so many on offer but we've put this guide together with a few tips to help you make the right choice. — Hiking: If you just need a head torch as a safety aid to keep in your pack in case you are benighted then a small, simple head torch should suffice. If it’s rechargeable be sure to regularly check it is char …

Over the course of this year, I committed myself to a number of ultra marathon challenges and wanted to gear myself up with the best tools for the job. First on this list and most importantly was footwear… Considering plenty of options I wanted something that provided stability of changing terrain that prioritise comfort over long distances over some more rigid or minimalist. The key features …

From active sheet insulation that responds to your output to loose fill insulation that mimics the structure of down, we use a variety of types of PrimaLoft® synthetic insulation in our gear. Each one has its unique benefits, tailored to particular conditions and activities. So how do we select which one to use in each product? Discover how these PrimaLoft® insulations work to provide you wi …

This warm, durable mid-layer built with durable Thermic™ Stretch Pro fabric, is a must-have for trekking and climbing in cold mountain conditions, which won't hold you back as you make vertical progress. Quick wicking and fast drying, this synthetic fleece fabric is highly efficient for intense mountain activities. The lightest in the Thermic™ family with alternating stripes of low an …

I should start this review by stating that I'm not a runner, so this did fill me with some slight trepidation that I wouldn't get the best out of these headphones. I needn't have worried though as I found myself using these whilst out walking, training and climbing. The fact you can still hear people, vehicles and nature whilst wearing them makes them a great and safe way to listen to music. …

ExpeDRY™ is a new chemical free alternative to WR treated hydrophobic down that performs better in real world situations, assists in consumer care and uses 70% fewer resources to produce.The Alpine 850 Nano Hoodie is filled with 60g (Medium) of goose down, which has non-toxic gold particles bonded to it for fast-drying performance and industry-leading warmth. The inert, chemical-free t …

Rain, maybe hail, and a touch of sun in the forecast? Oh, we know what that’s like in North East England. That’s when we reach for the Ridge-Roamer Softshell Jacket. It’s comfy thanks to the four-way stretch and also highly breathable. Wind-resistance helps keep out the breeze. And we tackle moisture three ways: three layers of softshell fabric, taped seams, and waterproof zips. There’s also a hoo …

Montane Women’s Alpine 850 Nano Hoodie – with added GOLD!! Jacket tested in a UK12, (Eclipse Blue) weight: 196g The Montane Women’s Alpine 850 Nano Hoodie is a highly thermally efficient, technical down jacket. My first impression of this jacket is the weight - it is extremely light - weighing less than 200g. I have tested this jacket for six months, from late spring, throu …