First: stomp down the snow into a platform. Then pitch the tent and hope the snow pegs hold. Gloves off for dexterity, gloves on before your fingers sting or get stuck to the metal poles. It’s slow ...

From the icy crags of the Cairngorms to his roots in rural Japan - this reflective portrait follows trad climber Masa Sakano as he explores Scotland, winter climbing, and the community that's shaped ...

A group of campaigning runners have published an open letter to German sports brand Adidas in reaction to the brand’s release of a new shoe designed specifically for one race day. Adidas announced the ...

Outdoors Magic: Seriously light and packable, breathable, neat cut, good hood and at a super-competitive price. Outdoors Tragic: Nothing really unless you want a helmet hood. Outdoors Grabbit?

For some hillwalkers, Páramo gear is the best-kept secret in the outdoor industry. Unlike most other brands, they don’t use waterproof membranes, instead relying on Nikwax water repellency and clever ...

Low cut hiking shoes are a popular choice for warm weather excursions, as they are typically cooler, lighter, and more versatile in the heat than mid-cut boots. The North Face Women’s Vectiv Fastpack ...

Why We Chose The Lowe Alpine Airzone Pro 35:45 Backpack: excellent back system and carry, useful details, versatile size This pack is unashamedly hiking-specific. What we mean by that is Lowe Alpine ...

A lot of walking trousers on the market these days tend to be on the skinny fit side, but these from Keela, on the other hand, are keeping things baggy and loose, and we like that. Photo: Chris ...

If you don’t already have a 35-to-40 litre pack in your quiver, it might be time to think about getting one. Occupying the sweet spot between a large daypack and a small overnight pack, it’s a ...

Patagonia have honed in on a niche in the market here. Aimed at those hiking adventures which have the potential to extend from one day to two days; this backpack is both eco-friendly and very handy ...

Páramo Directional Clothing are one of those ‘if you know, you know’ brands. Producers of high performance outdoor clothing that’s ethically produced (see the Miquelina Foundation), they might not be ...

Cimalp are a relatively new brand from France that I came across a couple of years ago and have kept a close eye on since. All the items I’ve tried from them have been really impressive. In fact, the ...