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Freeze-dried food: A smart way to eat well while spending time outdoors

For many people in the UK, spending time outdoors usually means carrying sandwiches, snack bars, […]

A guide to different jackets for outdoors use

A jacket provides an outer layer to protect you against the weather, including rain, wind […]

3 essential Apple Watch Ultra accessories every outdoor adventurer needs

The Apple Watch Ultra was purpose-built for those who push the boundaries of human endurance. […]

Review: Garmin Enduro 3 sports watch 

I have been testing the Garmin Enduro 3 watch extensively over the past year. I […]

Review: TrekMates Thaw DRY Mittens

I was sent a pair of TrackMates’ new Thaw DRY mittens to test. I have […]

Book review: Skye Munros: The walker’s guide to bagging the Cuillin summits

Cicerone has published a new walking guidebook to some of the UK’s most revered mountains, […]

Review: Decathlon Wedze ski bag for 2 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards

The Decathlon Wedze ski bag is designed to hold two pairs of skis or two […]

Review: Berghaus Women’s Summit Seeker Gore-Tex Jacket

The Berghaus Summit Seeker GTX jacket is made with new Gore-Tex ePe fabric. This is […]

Waterproof fabrics: Hydrostatic Head (HH) and breathability (RET) explained

Waterproof fabrics, such as those used for waterproof hiking and running jackets, as well as […]

Review: Montec Fawk women’s ski jacket and bib pants

I tested Montec’s Fawk women’s ski jacket and bib pants during a week’s skiing in […]

Patagonia Worn Wear Snow Tour arrives in the Scottish Highlands

The mantra is: If it’s broke, fix it. This winter, Patagonia’s Worn Wear repair vehicles […]

Sustainable hydration: Why a Waterdrop thermal bottle is great for hiking in Scotland

While Scotland is a great destination for hikers, the weather can throw up different issues. […]