Our editor puts this affordable, well-ventilated daypack to the test on some hikes through the Welsh mountains.

I’ve tested a whole range of hiking fleeces for women and here are my favourites so far. Including options from Patagonia, Cotopaxi, Arc’teryx and more - these fleeces are built for all kinds of ...

The Papsura is part of The North Face’s Summit series, which is used to denote the brand’s brightest and best product lines. It’s billed as a highly breathable waterproof shell that’s also extremely ...

Will demonstrating the packed size of the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2. Verdict I have absolutely no regrets choosing this for our travels. It was quick and easy to put and take down, it was very ...

It’s time to find some of the best Black Friday outdoor gear deals. Black Friday, which falls on 29 November this year, offers up a great chance to get some huge bargains on the latest hiking gear and ...

Waterproof jackets have been changing in recent years. With new concerns about the effects of PFCs, brands are having to move away from using the powerful DWRs that were once prevalent within the ...

OM editor Will testing the Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 in Pembrokeshire. Photos: Dave Macfarlane I found that the lugs, which are 4.5mm in depth, bite really well into soft trails and the rubber ...

Will testing out the Zamberlan Salathé Trek GTX RR on the Pembrokeshire coast. Photos: Dave Macfarlane Although it’s designed for trekking, I’d say it’s quite a technical fit and it could feel a ...

The Patagonia Super Alpine Jacket goes way back over a decade. Now we have the Super Free Alpine. This carries on the core essence of that original jacket while also bringing a very modern new fabric ...

OM editor Will using the Trekker Lite III in the north of Scotland. Photos: Dave Macfarlane The front and back of the boot respectively feature a robust toe and a sculpted heel counter, both made from ...

With the country emerging from lockdown, more and more people are looking for new ways to experience the outdoors. Packrafting is an eye-catching and imagination-grabbing option. Granted there is an ...