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The Osprey Exos 58 / Eja 58 is an excellent, lightweight trekking bag. It does have a few annoyances though, which persuaded me to sell mine.

Hiking is an extremely rewarding pastime – but hiking alone does come with some risks. We’ve collected a few simple must-know tips to keep you safe.

The Osprey Talon 33 (men’s) / Tempest 33 (women’s version) is an excellent day pack with plenty of carrying capacity for various outdoor activities.

Effectively using weather forecasts for hiking and outdoors days is really important. I’ll explain my favourite platforms and what information they give.

Wild camping can be a lot of fun, but the laws are complicated. Getting it right is your responsibility, but this guide will help you plan.

The Salewa Rapace is an excellent pair of three-season boots, with the added bonus that they can take crampons for light winter mountaineering use.

The Bottom Line The Norman padded jacket by Trespass is a cheap, lightweight and useful addition to my outdoor gear. While not the warmest coat on earth, I use it as one of several layers to keep me warm (down to about 0℃) while on hiking and outdoors trips. Purchasing The Trespass Norman is very…

The Rab Ultrasphere 4.5 is one of the greatest sleeping mats out there. It’s not cheap, but it is warm, packs tiny and weighs only 370 grams.