Latest articles by Alex Foxfield
7 reasons you need a camping chair: from the yard to the mountains
Our camping experts reveal their 7 reasons you need a camping chair for your backcountry adventures and outdoor use closer to home
The best approach shoes 2024: for alpine adventures, via ferrata, scrambling, and more
The best approach shoes bridge the gap between climbing and hiking shoes, allowing hikers to get a little bolder and climbers to save their tightest shoes for the hardest routes
7 reasons you need approach shoes: we get technical
From long walks ins, technical scrambles and easier climbing routes, there are many reasons you need approach shoes for your mountain adventures
Scarpa Ribelle Run Kalibra HT review: a precise fitting trail shoe for hard terrain
We dial in the Boa fit system and hit the trails in Scarpa’s Ribelle Run Kalibra HT trail running shoes, designed for short to medium distance mountain running
5 reasons you need a camping knife: from mealtime to the campfire
We reveal our 5 reasons you need a camping knife for your adventures, from preparing backcountry meals to making sure you don’t become one
Hauck Runner 2 stroller review: a quality jogging stroller at an attractive price
I buckle up the child and head off on some fun runs with the Hauck Runner 2, a well-featured running stroller at a lower price point than other premium models
Eccentric British country sports: from cheesing chasing to snail racing
Our guide to 10 of the most bizarre British country sports, annual championships of the strangest kinds that draw people from across the world
9 reasons you need trekking poles: stability, safety, speed, longevity and more
Our hiking experts reveal 9 reasons you need trekking poles for your backcountry hiking, backpacking and trail running adventures
Kathmandu Epiq Men’s 600 Fill Down Vest review: a toasty duck down gilet from New Zealand’s finest
I zip up and get cozy in Kathmandu’s Epiq Men’s 600 Fill Down Vest, a premium duck down gilet that packs down small and has a few thoughtful features
7 reasons you need a hammock: why pitch when you can hang?
Our 7 reasons you need a hammock for your outdoor lifestyle, whether you’re off on a camping trip or just looking to level-up the backyard
Makoshika visitor narrowly escapes velociraptor attack – Park Rangers slam “reckless behavior”
Instagrammer attempting to steal velociraptor eggs is rescued by overlanding couple, as pack of angry raptors converge on nest in Montana’s Makoshika State Park
5 reasons you need a multitool for your outdoor adventures
Our 5 reasons you need a multitool to add functionality to your backcountry adventures, whether you’re backpacking, camping or bikepacking
How do night vision binoculars work? Let us illuminate you
Ever pondered how night vision binoculars work? Our mission (and we chose to accept it) is to enlighten you on image enhancement and thermal optics
What do the numbers mean on a pair of binoculars? We focus in
We take the objective view on what the numbers mean on a pair of binoculars and consider the implications when choosing the best bins
Fjällräven Kajka 55 backpack review: a timeless trekking backpack with a sustainable design
We take the to the trails and mountains with Fjällräven’s Kajka 55 backpack, a trekking backpack that puts comfort, durability and sustainability at the top of its agenda
7 reasons you need binoculars: from soaring eagles to roaring avalanches
We reveal 7 reasons you need binoculars to enhance your outdoor adventures, whether you’re hiking, camping, cycling, mountaineering or climbing
How much fuel to bring backpacking for short wild camping trips to multi-day epics
Our guide on how much fuel to bring backpacking will assist your planning, save you weight and enhance the enjoyment of your overnight trip
Uses for a multitool: how to get the most from your versatile little gadget
We consider the myriad uses for a multi-tool, from campsite cooking and tent assembly to gear repairs and first aid
Nocs Provisions Field Issue Waterproof 10x32 Binoculars review: clarity, detail and portability at a good price
We focus on the natural world using the Nocs Provisions Field Issue Waterproof 10x32 binoculars, a wonderfully compact, mid-sized pair boasting solid optics
Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex hiking boot review: a lightweight version of a trail legend
We lace up the Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex hiking boots and pit them against the local trails, hills and mountains to see if they live up to their illustrious name
How to train for bouldering: our expert guide for indoor and out
Our guide on how to train for bouldering in order to improve your strength, balance, flexibility and endurance so that your problems are boulder problems, not training ones
The best fuel for camping stoves: from pressurized gas to liquids
We consider what the best fuel for camping stoves is, so that you can choose the ideal option for your backpacking and camping trips
Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable? Our expert guide
Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable and just how tight should they be exactly? We answer this and more…
