Equipment

A sleek and stylish travel water bottle incorporating a LifeStraw water filter that’s been redesigned for an enhanced performance that now incorporates more recycled materials. CamelBak says:  Eddy® + filtered by LifeStraw® takes …

TORQ are experts in hydration, use these drink sachets and cool bottle to rehydrate in the most effective way.  TORQ says:  TORQ Hydration drink has a hypotonic formulation, making it the fastest possible way to hydrate, especially when...

Big Agnes footprints are made in sympathy with their tents - that means an ultralight tent gets a very lightweight footprint. An exact fit to the floor of the tent there's no surplus material or weight. Big Agnes says:  To extend the life of you…

1000Kcal meals are huge and ideal for that mid trek boost to energy levels. Adventure Nutrition do a full range of flavours. Adventure Nutrition says:  Extreme Expedition Food 1000 Kcal Pasta Bolognese 1000 Kcal portion in just 217 grammes High…

UOG TOP PICK: This ultralight, efficient cooking system is ideal for those who value space-saving design without compromising cooking power. It is also suitable for solo adventurers needing reliable, high-performance gear that is efficient and...

1000Kcal meals are huge and ideal for that mid trek boost to energy levels. Adventure Nutrition do a full range of flavours. Adventure Nutrition says:  Packed in our specially made tough, lightweight and low profile pouches, ensuring our meals h…

The Fjallraven tent footprints are made from tough 70D PU coating fabric, it's the correct size for the footprint of the tent and vestibule space with the correct fixings for easy convenient use. Fjällräven says: Extra ground sheet for Abi…

Summit To Eat meals are lightweight, convenient, nutritious and above all they taste great! All meals are nutritionally balanced with natural ingredients to fuel any adventure.   Summit to Eat says: Sometimes you just can’t beat a curr…

Expedition Foods’ delicious light-weight meals provide the perfect nutrition for a wide range of outdoor pursuits. Freeze-drying food is the most successful method of preservation, making it taste better, look better, weigh less and last longer…

The Gravity 10 is a high-capacity portable battery pack with a compact size and lightweight design. It can recharge up to 3 smartphones in a single cycle, with each port delivering up to 18W of power simultaneously. We are unable to use our normal...

Expedition Foods’ delicious light-weight meals provide the perfect nutrition for a wide range of outdoor pursuits. Freeze-drying food is the most successful method of preservation, making it taste better, look better, weigh less and last longer…

UOG TOP PICK:The Inov8 Racepac 8 is a versatile hydration running vest with 8 litres of total storage. The roomy main compartment can hold a rain shell, warm layers, and food. A top pick for a fast and light vest.   Inov8 says:  Stay o…

Silva Trekking poles carbon are made for walking, just like you. Bring these lightweight trekking poles made of carbon when you are hiking or trekking in the mountains. By using poles, you will take off the load on your joints, improve your balance a…

Simple, effective and versatile. The Nano Waistpack gives you an additional 4L of storage for heading out on longer runs, increasing your overall capacity. Gregory says:  Keep your phone, wallet, and shades organized in the Nano Waistpack equipp…

Lightweight aluminium tarp pole. Wechsel says:  Pole for wings and tarps, made of aluminium 6061-T8. Elasticated connected. Our Verdict If you're a cyclist, paddler or hiker who doesn't carry trekking poles, you may wish to consider using this…

1000Kcal meals are huge and ideal for that mid trek boost to energy levels. Adventure Nutrition do a full range of flavours. Adventure Nutrition says: Extreme Expedition Food 1000 Kcal Chicken & vegetables pasta 1000Kcal in just 200g high energ…

Guidebook to cycling the 528 mile NC500 circular cycle route around northern Scotland, starting and finishing in Inverness. Although the scenery is wild, the going is almost entirely on asphalt roads, many of which are quiet with little traffic and c…

Guidebook to fastpacking - multi-day running trips carrying the bare essentials - in the UK, Europe and beyond. Includes 12 route ideas (all tried and tested), fastpacking stories from around the world (featuring Jez Bragg, Anna Frost and Jasmin Pari…

Guidebook to 22 day walks on the Greek island of Corfu and the Corfu Trail, a 150km route described in 10 stages. The day walks are spread across the whole island and visit olive groves, coastal paths, sandy beaches, lush green hillsides and pictures…

Versatile and useful in any number of situations, paracord comes in handy when backpacking, practising bushcraft, or in a survival situation, a product that’s always better to have and not need, than need and be without. Life Systems...

Summit To Eat meals are lightweight, convenient, nutritious and above all they taste great! All meals are nutritionally balanced with natural ingredients to fuel any adventure.   Summit to Eat says Take a piece of rustic Britain along with yo…

Summit To Eat meals are lightweight, convenient, nutritious and above all they taste great! All meals are nutritionally balanced with natural ingredients to fuel any adventure.   Summit to Eat says For a decadent campfire treat look no furthe…

The ball feet are a great addition to your camping set-up helping to make your Helinox chairs that little bit more stable. Helinox says Get a more stable seat with this set of 4 ball feet made from VIBRAM rubber and designed to work with Chair One,.…

A water bottle that can filter 99.9999% of bacteria AND viruses. Pure Clear says:  The Pure Clear®-Active water bottle has been designed specifically for sport and outdoor activity. The water bottle is light weight yet solid and can be fill…

Five kinds of lentils, simmered with onion, garlic, cumin and chilli. Combined with basmati rice, spinach and garam masala, finished with chopped coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice.  Firepot says We love the simplicity of dal. Healthy...

Healthy soya slow-cooked with smoky chillies and kidney beans. Served with long grain rice. Firepot says Chilli con Carne is that classic one-pot dish, which is why we wanted to create Chilli non Carne, so that vegetarians could get the same warmin…

Slow-cooked British beef in a rich tomato sauce, combined with oregano, star anise and orzo, a rice-shaped pasta. Firepot says Out in the middle of the wilderness we are all greedy for a proper, home-cooked meal. So we decided to create a nutritious…

This incredibly light, packable rucksack has features you would expect in a top-quality rucksack, with the added bonus it can be packed away into its own lid Montbell says: Ultralight backpack made with 30-denier Ballistic nylon rip-stop. Back panel …

A smokey, aromatic classic, with a lovely hint of fennel. Firepot says:  There are few meals we look forward to as much as this: a Spanish-style paella after a long day on the go. Our version is colourful and rich, with fresh tomatoes and pepper…

Creamy Arborio rice with pan-fried porcini and chestnut mushrooms, cooked in mushroom stock and finished with chopped flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Firepot says Risotto has always been a favourite in our household. We like to make …

This spare pole set is designed to replace old or damaged poles, or allow you to use a double-pole set up for your Hilleberg tent. This pole set is for Hilleberg Allak 3 tent. Hilleberg says Your tent comes with poles, an extra repair section and...

Lightweight, hands-free water filtration for larger groups. Katadyn says: The sleek, foldable Katadyn BeFree Gravity 6L filter system uses gravity to get the freshest, cleanest water you can trust. The heart of the BeFree Gravity 6L is the EZ-Clean..…

Expedition Foods’ delicious light-weight meals provide the perfect nutrition for a wide range of outdoor pursuits. Freeze-drying food is the most successful method of preservation, making it taste better, look better, weigh less and last longer…

Vargo's insulating holder for cans and bottles - keep your drinks cold and use the silicone ring at the top to vary the diameter of the cosy to keep your bottle or can secure. Vargo says Stop Unscrewing, Start Flipping! Keep your drinks cold and secu…

A filling British breakfast of soya and potato baked with three types of beans in a tomato sauce. Firepot says They always say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, which is why we pack our vegan breakfast with protein-filled soya. Mixed…

Slow-cooked British Soya in a rich tomato sauce, combined with oregano, star anise and orzo, a rice-shaped pasta. Firepot says Our vegan orzo bolognese is a twist on the classic Italian dish. Instead of beef mince, we use healthy soya; instead of..…

Slow-cooked British beef with fruity ancho and smoky chipotle chillies, red peppers and kidney beans in a warmly-spiced tomato sauce. With long grain rice. Firepot says:  Chilli con Carne is that classic one-pot dish. With smoky beef, soft beans…

Stable and compact, the Fire Maple FMS-105 remote stove makes cooking elaborate meals a breeze on any backcountry adventure. Fire Maple says:  FMS-105 Gas Stove facilitates easy outdoor cooking. Its low gravity center and divided stove body ens…

Practical, lightweight, and designed for a perfect fit, the Poco Raincover is an invaluable companion for weatherproofing family hikes. Osprey says:  PROTECT YOUR PACK. When the weather turns wet, help keep your little one dry on the trail with …

Expedition Foods’ delicious light-weight meals provide the perfect nutrition for a wide range of outdoor pursuits. Freeze-drying food is the most successful method of preservation, making it taste better, look better, weigh less and last longer…

The tough Field-Flex cover will withstand the rigors of battle while fitting comfortably into your cargo pant pocket. Pages are printed on 4 5/8 in x 7 1/4 in non-glare 32# Green Rite in the Rain All-Weather Paper. Rite in the Rain says: Each sheet i…

Expedition Foods’ delicious light-weight meals provide the perfect nutrition for a wide range of outdoor pursuits. Freeze-drying food is the most successful method of preservation, making it taste better, look better, weigh less and last longer…

As you would come to expect from Ortlieb, this frame pack is practical, durable and convenient. Perfect for extended bike packing trips.   Ortlieb says:  ORTLIEB’s frame bag with roll closure helps you start off your bike packing...

The LightFoot Groundsheets are made from tough 68D PU coated fabric. The LightFoot is the correct size for the footprint of the tent with the correct fixings for easy convenient use. To save weight, it does not cover the vestibule space. Sea to Summ…

Summit To Eat meals are lightweight, convenient, nutritious and above all they taste great! All meals are nutritionally balanced with natural ingredients to fuel any adventure.   Summit to Eat says After a long and energetic day that’s …

The TOAKS Titanium Backpacking Wood Burning Stove is a lightweight, compact and efficient titanium wood stove. Ideal for serious backpackers, survivalists, emergency disaster kits and campers alike. TOAKS says: TOAKS Titanium Backpacking Wood Burni…

Protective footprint for the full interior area of the Soulo tent. Hilleberg says This tough ground sheet helps to protect your tent’s floor from abrasion and to keep ground moisture from rising in the vestibule. Our Verdict Modern tents are.…

The Mountain Vesta offers plenty of practical storage options for serious ultra distance events. With useful features all over the key aspect of this pack remains it's adjustability and comfort. Ultimate Direction says Versatile pocketing and quickl…

Simple, effective and versatile. The Classic Waistbelt gives you an additional 6L of storage for heading out on longer runs or increasing your overall capacity and making access easier on big events like the OMM. OMM says:  A larger waist pouc…

The Silva Free 1200 XS Headtorch offers 1200 lumens for high-intensity nighttime activities. Its modular design allows customisation without buying new headlamps. Silva's Free technology integrates the power cord into the headband, eliminating dangli…

Guidebook to the Alta Via 2 through the Italian Dolomites. Suitable for experienced hikers with a head for heights, the challenging but hugely rewarding hut-to-hut trail covers 160km in 13 days and involves steep and technical terrain and exposed...

Quite a light weight for an insulated mug it has a simple sipper lid. Plastic is much better than metal to drink from as there's the risk of burning your lips on hot metal. Montbell says: A light weight double walled tumbler with superior insulating.…

Firepot's Posh Pork and Beans provides a great combo of protein, carbs, calories and flavour. A hearty British breakfast of potato and pork baked with three types of beans in a tomato sauce. Firepot says We wanted our breakfast to be worth gett…

Guidebook to the Fred Whitton Challenge ride (179km/112 miles over 7 iconic passes) and an alternative 5-day tour of the Lake District, plus 15 tough day rides from Keswick, Ambleside, Penrith and bases to the southwest and southeast of the National.…

A guidebook for 24 original and exciting graded mountain biking routes in the Lake District, offering some of the best MTB riding in the UK. Includes circular routes suitable for all abilities, from Kendal to Cleator Moor in the north-west and Keswic…

The MUV Nomad gives you a handy and practical bottle design with a serious water filter inside. The MUV filter is a compact Nanalum filter capable of dealing with heavy metals, chemicals, bacteria, viruses and sediment. HydroBlu says Virus and bacte…

Guidebook to the Southern Upland Way, a coast to coast walk through Galloway and the Scottish Borders. One of Scotland's Great Trails, the 347km (215 mile) route links Portpatrick on the west coast to Cockburnspath on the east, through diverse landsc…

Guidebook to climbing Aconcagua in Argentina. With descriptions for the Normal route (taking 12 days) or the Vacas Valley route (14 days). The treks cover difficult mountain terrain up to 6962m and are suitable for experienced walkers and mountaineer…

Guidebook to a 687km (427 mile) trek through eastern France, traversing the Vosges and the Haut-Jura plateau. The route follows the GR53 from Wissembourg to Schirmeck, before picking up the central section of the GR5 from Schirmeck to Nyon on Lake...

Expedition Foods’ delicious light-weight meals provide the perfect nutrition for a wide range of outdoor pursuits. Freeze-drying food is the most successful method of preservation, making it taste better, look better, weigh less and last longer…