We try out eight of the best lightweight down sleeping bags on the market today
First Look: Sierra Designs Meteor 3000
A two-person tent built for UK conditions and featuring a spacious, freestanding design – Chris Kempster goes wild (camping) for the latest product from California-based Sierra Designs…
Hilleberg Anaris review
Hilleberg just released their first trekking pole-supported tent since 1973. RICHARD HARTFIELD tests how it stands up against the new generation of lightweight backpacking shelters…
Lightweight Backpacking Gear Guide
This month we team up with the experts at Ultralight Outdoor Gear for a look at all the essential kit you need to go lightweight backpacking…
Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Mat review
Jon Doran tries out a warm, comfortable and decently light sleeping mat from Sea to Summit…
The Big Question: Should I get a down or synthetic sleeping bag?
If you’re in the market for a new sleeping bag, there’s one obvious big question: do you opt for natural down filling or a synthetic alternative?
Deuter Exosphere 0˚C Sleeping Bag review
Jon Doran tries out an unusual synthetic-filled sleeping bag with a gently body-hugging stretch seam construction that really does up both comfort and efficiency – if you’re a restless outdoors sleeper, this could be the bag for you.
How to choose a sleeping bag
Here’s the thing. No-one ever really regretted a sleeping bag that was slightly too warm, but there’s nothing more miserable than shivering all night in a bag that’s simply not warm enough…
Rab Mythic 200/400/600 review
We test out the new range of Rab Mythic sleeping bags, which offer superb warmth-to-weight performance
Vaude Hogan SUL 1-2P review
The Hogan SUL 1-2P is based on a tried-and-tested configuration that has been used by Vaude for a number of years on tents such as the Taurus and Terratrio, namely one pole running lengthwise down the spine of the tent and one pole crossing at the entrance to form a vestibule at one end.