Buying Guides: Focus on Spring and Summer
Get gear ready for which ever activity you have planned over the summer months
Summer Outdoor Shirts: Find the Right One for Your Activity
Every shirt in the range shares three things: UPF 50+ sun protection, Polygiene® odour control, and a cut designed to...
How to Choose Walking Boots
Choosing the right pair of walking boots is one of the most important kit decisions you'll make. This guide covers...
Best Waterproof Jacket 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
Winter is making a welcome reappearance on the British hills. With this in mind here is a, non exhaustive, list...
Kilimanjaro Equipment Kit List
If you are planning an exotic adventure, Mt. Kilimanjaro, a mighty 5895m above sea level in North Tanzania, is the...
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...
Best Hiking Socks for Comfort and Durability
Layering your socks for hillwalking is a great approach to ensure maximum comfort, protection, and performance during your hillwalking adventures....
Gore-Tex vs Sympatex: What's the Difference?
The membrane inside a waterproof walking boot determines how dry your feet stay and how comfortable they remain over a...
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...
How to Choose Walking Boots
Choosing the right pair of walking boots is one of the most important kit decisions you'll make. This guide covers...
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...
Best Sleeping Bag Liners That Work: Complete Buyer's Guide
For winter campers a sleeping bag liner can help boost the warmth of your sleeping bag without having to invest...
Choosing Walking Boots for the Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is often the first time a young person spends serious time in proper walking boots....
Ultimate Guide to Headtorches
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.
How to Pack for Bikepacking: Fast and Light to Fully Loaded
There are many types of bikepacker. The ones who arrive at camp in under six hours, eats a cold wrap...
Best Headtorches for Hillwalking: Complete Buyer's Guide
As an avid hill walker you will recognise the critical role that a reliable headtorch plays on your adventures, especially...
Choosing a lightweight down sleeping bag: PipeDream 200, 400 or 600?
Most people reading this have the PipeDream 400 open in another tab. They've done the research, they know it's a...
Best Winter Gear for Hillwalkers: Complete Buyer's Guide
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...
Best Sleeping Bag Liners That Work: Complete Buyer's Guide
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....
Outdoor Swimming Wetsuits That Perform
We've been swimming in the outdoors since before we can remember. We delight in a dip when hiking in the...
Tents for Bikepacking and Touring
Your shelter is the biggest single weight decision you'll make when packing for a bikepacking trip. Get it right 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...
