Review: Grivel Air Tech Light New Classic crampons
24th February 2020
Alex Roddie reviews a superb pair of lightweight crampons – the best you can get for Scottish winter backpacking?
Reviews
Review: Merrell Zion Mid GTX
18th November 2019
Chiara Bullen tests out Merrell’s Zion GTX hiking boots, which prove to be the perfect walking companion for autumn and winter.
Review: KEEN Venture Mid Leather WP boot
20th September 2019
Alex Roddie reviews a flexible boot for three-season hillwalking.
Review: OMM Halo Pants
12th September 2019
Alex Roddie tested out these ultralight waterproof trousers in the Pyrenees – and found them good for much more than impressing fellow backpackers with their low weight.
Review: BAM Short Sleeve Zip neck Bamboo Sports Top
10th September 2019
Alex Roddie reviews a lightweight T-shirt made from bamboo fibre
Review: Merrell Siren 3 GTX
2nd July 2019
Chiara Bullen tries out the Siren 3 GTX from Merrell, which turns out to be an incredibly nifty, versatile shoe.
Review: Exped Synmat UL Winter M
26th June 2019
Alex Roddie reviews an insulated inflatable mat that might just be good enough to tempt him away from closed-cell foam… during the winter months, at least.
Review: Haglöfs Grym Evo Jacket
11th June 2019
Chiara Bullen reviews the eco-friendly Grym Evo Jacket from Haglöfs — the perfect choice for those days when the weather is full of surprises. As I stepped out the car at the foot of Ben Lomond, I looked at the…
Review: Rab Kinetic Plus Jacket
27th May 2019
Chris Townsend reviews a waterproof softshell made with soft and stretchy fabric.
Review: Berghaus Hyper 100 Extrem Jacket
27th May 2019
Chris Townsend reviews a revolutionary jacket with astonishingly low weight.