Buying Guides: Focus on Winter
Get winter ready gear for which ever activity you have planned over the colder months

Best Waterproof Jackets for Hillwalking
You are standing at the foot of Goat Fell, gazing up as rain gently begins to patter down against your...

Essential Hillwalking Safety Equipment
Carrying safety equipment and knowing what to do with it is a fundamental aspect of ensuring a safe and enjoyable...

Dragon's Back Race Equipment Essentials
380km, Conwy castle to Cardiff castle, taking in 17,400 metres of ascent over 6 days. The Dragon's Back race takes...

Essential Winter Hillwalking Equipment
With snow now falling, it looks like winter is making a welcome reappearance on the British hills. With this in...

Kilimanjaro Equipment Kit List
If you are planning an exotic adventure, Mt. Kilimanjaro (a mighty 5895m above sea level, situated in North Tanzania), is...

Annapurna Circuit Trekking Kit List
The Annapurna Circuit is one of the classic Himalayan itineraries. Most likely you will have arrived in Kathmandu, the starting...

Keeping Your Hands Warm: The Complete Guide to Outdoor Gloves
Your hands are your most versatile tools for outdoor adventures. The right gloves keep them warm, functional, and protected when...

4 Season Mountain Tents That Perform
Getting into a cosy tent on a snowy evening and waking up to crystal clear skies is one of life’s...

Top Tips for Winter Cycling
When you picture your dream riding conditions it might be kicking up dust on a winding trail as you cycle...
Buying Guides: Outdoor Clothing
Advice on the best specialist outdoor clothing for your adventures, whether running, biking, climbing or hiking.

Choose your perfect Alpkit trousers: The complete buying guide
Every outdoor adventure covered. Find your ideal pair of trousers in minutes. The Alpkit trouser collection We've spent 20+ years...

Waterproof Jackets: Your Complete Guide to Staying Dry
The right waterproof jacket doesn’t just keep rain out – it keeps you comfortable, confident, and ready for whatever the...

Find your perfect insulated jacket
It's getting cold and you need a jacket to keep you warm. With several excellent options in our range from...

Layer your socks to reduce blisters and increase comfort
Your feet carry you through every adventure. The right socks can mean the difference between happy trails and painful problems....

Buying Guide: Outdoor Gloves
From fleece liners to waterproof winter gloves, discover hand protection that balances warmth, dexterity, and durability. Choose the right pair...

Sleeping Bag Liners That Work
For winter campers a sleeping bag liner can help boost the warmth of your sleeping bag without having to invest...

Outdoor Shelters: Tents and Tarps Compared
We have poured our hearts and souls into designing and producing a range of tents, bivvy bags, tarps sleeping bags...

Headtorches for Hiking Adventures
Head torches aren’t just for emergency backup; they’re the enablers of Alpine starts, eerie night rides and thrilling moonlit trail...

Rucksacks and Luggage for Outdoor Sports
We understand that the right pack or luggage can make the difference between a good adventure and a great one....
Equipment Buying Guides
Outdoor equipment designed so that you can get out and enjoy Autumn and Winter in all its natural beauty.

4 Season Mountain Tents That Perform
Getting into a cosy tent on a snowy evening and waking up to crystal clear skies is one of life’s...

Headtorches for Hillwalking
As an avid hill walker you will recognise the critical role that a reliable headtorch plays on your adventures, especially...

Lightweight Down Sleeping Bags That Perform
Our bestselling PipeDream range is our lightweight sleeping bag range for weight-conscious and space-starved adventurers. Ultralight backpacking? Long-distance backpacking? Chilly...

Winter Gear for Hillwalkers
While many of us will be curled up indoors this winter, Anna Wells will be planning her next big adventure...

Lightweight 2-Person Expedition Tents
This article is the second recipe in 6 weight saving recipes to shave weight off your DofE expedition kit list,...

UK Roof Tents for Adventure Travel
Camping has always been about freedom, connecting with nature and escape from the daily grind. This companion guide to our...

Down vs Synthetic Sleeping Bags Compared
Sleep warmer, pack lighter. We reveal how the UK's top ultralight down and synthetic sleeping bags keep you warm all...

Sleeping Bag Liners That Work
For winter campers a sleeping bag liner can help boost the warmth of your sleeping bag without having to invest...

Camping Mats for Comfort and Performance
As well as giving you something comfortable to lie on, your sleeping mat provides vital insulation from the cold ground....

Open Water Swimming Wetsuits That Perform
We've been open water swimming in the outdoors since before we can remember. We delight in a dip when hiking...

Tents for Bikepacking and Touring
Choosing the best tent for bikepacking or cycle touring means finding the perfect between size, weight, packability, weather resistance and...

What to Wear for Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Layering as a solution to maintaining thermal comfort is as valid bobbing around in the water as it is when...