Latest articles by Alex Foxfield
7 reasons you need a camping cooler: from campsite cuisine to keeping bears at bay
There are many reasons you need a camping cooler, from keeping bevvies frosty and food fresh to keeping the campsite safe from unwanted four-legged visitors
The best hiking socks: keep your feet comfy all year round
Our roundup of the best hiking socks will keep your feet dry, comfortable and protected in any weather
The best campfire songs for families and groups: sure-fire hits for the campfire
Our campfire singing expert reveals his 5 best campfire songs for families and groups, from well-known classics to little-known gems
The best base layers: the foundation of your hiking garb
The best base layers, from merino and bamboo to synthetic and hybrid tops, to keep you warm on your adventures – tested by experts
The best 2-season sleeping bags: for warm weather camping adventures
Our selection of the best 2-season sleeping bags reveals superb lightweight down and synthetic bags for your camping trips in the warmer months
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: 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
Campfires: the bad, the ugly… and... the good?
In this age of wildfires and scars upon the land, irresponsible campfires raise fear and the hackles like nothing else. But are they all bad?
Pre-prepared meals vs DIY cooking: what's best for your camping trips?
Purpose-made, prepackaged, ultralight meals can be pretty useful when you’re exploring the backcountry, but how do they compare to your own cooking creations?
Down vs synthetic insulation: which is the most sensible purchase?
Down is nature’s best insulator, but how does it compare to modern synthetic fills? It's time for the battle of the puffers: down vs synthetic insulation
Camping with teenagers: how to make the trip enjoyable for all
As hormones rage and a yearning for independence grows, camping with teenagers can be tough, but it doesn't have to be an ordeal
Where not to camp: our expert guide to avoiding disaster when you pitch
It’s not always possible to find the perfect place to pitch – but knowing where not to camp can make your trip a whole lot more pleasant
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
How to choose a down jacket: what to consider when selecting the perfect puffer
Knowing how to choose a down jacket will provide you with the ideal insulation for your trips, whether you're after a toasty belay jacket or a subtle gilet
Ethical down for jackets and sleeping bags: the vital information
You may feel warm huddled in that down jacket or sumptuous sleeping bag, but are you aware of, or at ease with, where and how the materials have been sourced?
Camp cooking: how to cook over a campfire
Our guide on how to cook over a campfire, with tips on building the perfect blaze, useful kit, simple cooking hacks and a selection of tried-and-tested recipes
The best 2-person tents: for backpacking and car camping
Our roundup of the best two-person tents available today will help you select the ideal backpacking or car camping shelter for you and your plus one
The best one-person tents: solo shelters for backcountry epics
Our roundup of the best one-person tents details the finest options for lone wilderness adventures
