Digital feature: is Norway’s hut system the best in the world?
9th August 2018
More than a hut? Cameron McNeish travels to Norway to enjoy the country’s remarkable shelter system and the Nordic perspective on good outdoor living.
Gear News
First Look: Outdoor Research Interstellar Jacket
31st July 2018
The Interstellar Jacket by Outdoor Research claims to be the ultimate jack of all trades: an all-season jacket for any activity at a very light weight. We’re putting those claims to the test
The inside story on the future of Social Hiking
25th July 2018
Social Hiking – a unique service for sharing walks in real time on a live OS map – was due to close, but may just have been given a stay of execution. We spoke to developer Phil Sorrell to find out more
*Sponsored* New Osprey Hikelite packs – Walking on Air
18th July 2018
The brand new Hikelite from Osprey is the perfect companion for a day on the trail
Inov-8 unveil world-first graphene trail shoes
26th June 2018
Graphene is the strongest known material, and Inov-8 have announced three shoes that use it – two of which look interesting for backpackers
Day 3 at OutDoor: rucksack innovations, lightweight tents, and ridiculously light sleeping mats
21st June 2018
Day 3 at OutDoor produced yet more packs but also some good-looking camping gear to put in them
Day 2 at OutDoor: ultralight packs, trail shoes, and waterproof Nikwax notebooks – made from stone!
20th June 2018
Gear Editor Chris Townsend reports on his second day at OutDoor
Garmin launch fēnix 5 Plus series of outdoor GPS watches
18th June 2018
Garmin launch a new generation of GPS watches: the fēnix 5 Plus series
Day 1 at OutDoor: 100% recycled Primaloft, Paclite returns, Montbell in the UK, and more
18th June 2018
Our Gear Editor Chris Townsend reports from OutDoor, the huge gear trade show in Friedrichschafen…
Berghaus announce new women’s Freeflow rucksacks
1st June 2018
Berghaus has added to its range of high-performance rucksacks with two women's-specific packs