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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 …

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Rab’s 2026 sleeping bag range doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel; instead, it refines a long-established lineup. The aim is simple: improved warmth-to-weight, more consistent insulation, and reliable performance in the kind of conditions you’ll encounter across the UK and alpine environments. The key updates are in the construction. L.O.F.T 3D baffling has been rolled out across m …

Montane's walking trousers and hiking shorts are designed to help adventurers go further. Their expertly created range enhances performance and is suitable for trekking, hiking, and climbing, offering a variety of styles, fits, and leg lengths in an array of easy-to-wear colourways. While they may be known for their Terra Pants, Montane also develops shorts and tights that are ideal for various ac …

The Helium UL Jacket is built for fast miles and weather that won’t make up its mind. Ultralight, waterproof, and easy to pack, it moves from trail running, hiking, or peak bagging to travel and daily wear without missing a beat. The next-generation Helium UL Jacket features Toray Dermizax™ 3D 2.75-layer waterproof protection for true ultralight performance, with improved breathability …

Since 2001, Big Agnes has been the Mother of Comfort for adventurers sleeping in the dirt. The limited-edition EST. 2001 Collection celebrates their roots in the Zirkel Wilderness, home to the landmark behind their name, Big Agnes Peak. This wilderness has been their testing ground for the last two and a half decades and will continue to be where they test durable, innovative products. …

Single-walled tents offer significant benefits compared to double-walled ones in weight and size reduction. They are considerably lighter and more compact. Utilising trekking poles for structure, they provide ample headroom in liveable space, and often have spacious vestibules. However, single-walled tents are infamous for excessive condensation due to the lack of a barrier between the user and t …

Rab's sleeping bag range is engineered with the latest evolution of that expertise. The following breakdown explains the technologies behind their bags: how they work, why they matter, and the science that keeps users warm when it counts. L.O.F.T™ stands for Lightweight Offset Fill Technology. Rab uses this trapezoidal baffle construction in a selection of their down sleeping bags to deliver …

When it comes to clothing, there is often a dizzying assortment of options, so one of the simplest ways to make your choice is to think about what you will be using them for most of the time. Rather than trying to get an item that does everything in all conditions, it is much better to be realistic and get something that performs brilliantly for the activity you get out and do most. We have tried …

Arguably, the most essential piece of outdoor clothing is your baselayer. The base layer is the layer that sits closest to your skin and is the fundamental layer of the three-layer system, baselayer, mid-layer and protective outer shell. The baselayers move moisture away from the body, which helps with temperature regulation. They tend to be made from synthetic materials, usually polyester, merino …

If you want a jacket to keep you dry when running, this will be a very different jacket to one suitable for backpacking or trekking. Waterproofs designed for running will be very lightweight so that they won't slow you down. It needs to pack very small so you can carry it when you don't need it, and the best examples will be highly breathable. Also, consider a smock to save weight. A backpacking j …

We stock a full range of LEKI poles. Whilst they can be quite heavy compared with truly 'ultralight' trekking poles their design and build quality are exceptional, they build trekking and running poles that will not let you down, they are tough, reliable and will give years of service. In this post we look at our current stocks of LEKI trekking poles and give advice and our opinion so you can …