Get a head start on Black Friday with £126 off this toasty jacket from The North Face
This highly-rated, insulated jacket traps body heat and repels the cold to keep you comfy in the backcountry
Buying Advice
The best water purifiers and filters 2024: clever devices for supplying safe drinking water on the trail and in camp
The best water purifiers filter out nasties and ensure you have access to potable water while hiking, biking, paddling, camping and travelling
Artilect M-Divide Fusion Stretch Hoodie review: well-made, stylish and full of innovative tech, but pricey
Artilect M-Divide Fusion Stretch Hoodie: well-made, stylish, full of innovative tech and pricey
Kathmandu Heli R Down Jacket review: designed down under, now conquering mountains across the globe
The Kathmandu Heli R Down Jacket may be lidless, but it still a wonderfully warm mid layer, made from recycled materials and stuffed with duck-down puff
Nitecore HC65 UHE headlamp review: a great torch for those who thrive off-grid
The robust Nitecore HC65 UHE headlamp can take whatever the elements want to throw at it, and it’s comfortable to wear, too
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Venture sleeping pad review: a solid, all-round choice for warmer weather camping
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Venture is a sleeping pad aimed at people who don’t need high-end functionality, just a reliable item at a reasonable price
Radix Nutrition backpacking meals review: the haute cuisine of rehydrated sachet food
Tasty and nutritious Radix Nutrition meals provide freeze-dried food for refueling when you’re backpacking, bikepacking and adventuring
How to
How to choose climbing shoes: expert advice on what to consider
When it comes to choosing climbing shoes, the choice is overwhelming: here’s our expert guide to getting hold of the right pair
Short on time? Check out these 4 hacks to maximize your hike
Get the most out of your hikes when time is in short supply
How to decode the label on your waterproof jacket
Trying to decipher terms like membrane, DWR and hook-and-loop fasteners can leave your head spinning
How to use bear spray: our easy-to-follow guide to storing, carrying, and using this vital hiking safety tool
The knowledge of how to use bear spray will give you the best chance of avoiding an unpleasant encounter with an unfriendly ursine unscathed
Travel
Pack your outdoor gear like a pro for your next adventure trip with Matador's new travel cubes
The new Gear Cube Set includes three separate waterproof bags to organize your gear from the airport to the backcountry
7 tips for flying with ski gear: our expert guide
Planning a ski trip this season? Check out our expert's top tips for stress-free travel with ski and snowboard gear
What are badlands? And are they really all that bad?
Badlands are anything but bad – discover how this fascinating desert terrain forms, and also what you’ll need to explore it
Seeking a new adventure? Gran Canaria's hiking festival offers a chance to discover the island's wild side on foot
Now in its 13th year, the festival is back with four new routes to discover various terrains
