“AAAAAAGGGAGAAHHHH!!” I collapse in an exhausted pile on the side of the 47th mountain of the day, Pen Llithrig Y Wrach – it aptly translates as ‘The Witch’s Slippery Head’. I’m clutching my twisted ...

The organisers behind some of the UK’s most iconic ultrarunning events have released a statement to announce that they have ceased trading, raising questions about the future of races including the ...

Why We Chose The Ridgeline Pintail Explorer Pants: Comfortable, practical, innovative waterproofing, perfect for bushcraft. First things first, and don’t worry we’ll talk tech in a minute, these look ...

Páramo Directional Clothing are one of those ‘if you know, you know’ brands. Producers of high performance outdoor clothing that’s ethically produced (see the Miquelina Foundation), they might not be ...

A group of campaigning runners have published an open letter to German sports brand Adidas in reaction to the brand’s release of a new shoe designed specifically for one race day. Adidas announced the ...

US brand Sierra Designs has been one of the most consistently innovative gear makers of recent years. From their zipperless sleeping bags to the eminently practical 3,000 tent series, we’ve tried and ...

New for winter 2010, the Exodus is that rare beast, a full-on, technical mountain soft shell with a helmet-compatible hood, that’s not made from a membrane-based fabric, so it offers superior ...

Many hikers will be familiar with Osprey’s Talon and Tempest packs. In fact, I’d hedge my bets by saying they’ve been the most popular hiking backpacks of the last decade. For those who aren’t ...

Why We Chose The Leatherman Bond Multi-Tool: Decent value, lightweight, compact. Leatherman is a brand that has become synonymous with the concept of the multi-tool. First developed by Tim Leatherman ...

Norwegian brand Helly Hansen makes a vast range of outdoor gear for sailors, skiers and hikers, as well as everyday lifestyle apparel and even industrial workwear. However, its specialist mountain ...

Developed in partnership with Peak District-based bushcraft and survival school Woodland Ways, this unusual smock is a core piece in Scottish brand Keela’s Heritage range. It employs British-sourced ...

Outdoors Magic: Very warm, very water repellent, seriously tough, unapologetically functional, all-round adjustable, zip-off hood. Pack size is reasonable too. Outdoors Tragic: A little heavy, hood a ...