Three outdoor enthusiasts, three incredible stories and one thing linking all of them.

Earlier in 2024, we reported that Decathlon had launched a new gear rental scheme, giving its customers the opportunity to get their hands on outdoor equipment that they feel they don’t need to buy ...

A distinctive jacket that has a lot to offer ...

It’s vital to travel in the mountains with adequate protection from the worst the weather can throw at us and that means having a quality waterproof jacket. When you’re in the wild, you want a good ...

Testing in progress. Our full review is on the way very soon!

If you are planning hiking, scrambling or a mountaineering trip, then these are worth considering. The lightweight, stretchy fabric makes them feel really comfortable when lifting your knees high to ...

From what I’ve seen so far, the Matador Flatpak Drybag strikes an impressive balance between weight and durability. I’ve tried a lot of dry bags that are too thin and that puncture very quickly and ...

These are durable and warm softshell walking trousers that have all the right attributes for winter hiking. The fleece lining inside them is very comfortable against the skin, while the softshell ...

The Arc’teryx Thorium SV is one of the burliest jackets within the Canadian brand’s collection. It’s one that combines lofty down insulation with zoned Gore-tex ePE water repellent panels, making for ...

The Páramo Torres Smock is a serious winter layer. It’s the kind of thing for, quite simply, the worst of weather – I’m talking conditions that are very wet and very cold. It’s filled with 133gsm of ...

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 ...