Sophie Nicholson previews an innovative ski touring boot that promises superior downhill performance…
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 Microlight Summit Jacket review
Rab’s new top-tier Microlight Down Jacket has a secret weapon in the shape of futuristic Pertex Infinity Weave fabric straight out of The Matrix. It eliminates stitch-lines between baffles, which in turn improves wind resistance in bitter arctic gales.
The Big Question: Big down jacket or light down jacket?
It’s one of the great winter dilemmas – do you need a lightweight, micro-baffled down jacket or something chunkier and warmer? What are the pros and cons of both?
Asolo Greenwood GV walking boots review
Jon Doran makes acquaintance with a “handsome, solid leather, three-season hiking boot with a solid, supportive feel for people who like handsome, solid supportive boots”
The Big Question: Should I buy a fabric or leather walking boot?
Buying boots used to be easy back in the 1970s. You went to an outdoors shop and you chose a pair of walking boots…
Osprey Mutant 22 review
Will Harris tries out the smallest model in the newly-revamped Mutant climbing pack range, but how does it compare with the competition?