Latest articles by Claire Maxted
Ultimate Direction Race Vest/Vesta 5.0 hydration vest review: it’s a cinch to keep comfortable
The wonderfully adjustable Ultimate Direction Race Vest/Vesta 5.0 has male/female specific fits, loads of easily accessible pockets, stretchy fabric and bottles included
Ultimate Direction Men’s Ultra Jacket review: some great features but the cracks start showing in heavy rain
An innovative waterproof, the Ultimate Direction Men’s Ultra Jacket has an impressive hood on test and fantastic, fold-out hand covers
Ronhill & Mountain Equipment Tech Gore-Tex ShakeDry review: a near-perfect waterproof jacket
The Ronhill & Mountain Equipment Tech Gore-Tex ShakeDry sees two leading outdoor brands collaborating on a jacket with the latest Gore-Tex Active technology
Salomon S-Lab Bonatti Gore-Tex ShakeDry waterproof jacket review: high-tech fabric and innovative features
The Salomon S-Lab Bonatti Gore-Tex ShakeDry boasts extreme waterproofing properties and breathability while keeping the weight right down
OMM Halo lightweight running jacket review: waterproof armor that packs away to almost nothing
The super-light OMM Halo jacket has minimal features so that you can go fast and light with ease
Silva Trail Runner Free H headlamp review: versatile, light, bright and long-lasting
The Silva Trail Runner Free H is a fantastically versatile combination of light output, lightweight and battery life for running and hiking
Berghaus Hyper 140 lightweight running jacket review: ready to take on stormy mountain runs
A nice, light and comfortable waterproof jacket, the Berghaus Hyper 140 has plenty of pockets
Proviz LED 360 Antares running headlamp review: five light modes at a low price
Antares is a red supergiant star. The Proviz LED 360 Antares doesn’t shine quite as bright, but it’s still a decent enough budget head torch
Evadict Trail Running Waterproof Rain Jacket review: a budget choice that doesn’t cut too many corners
The budget-priced Evadict trail running waterproof has plenty of great features and a compact design despite a slightly heavier weight than most
Petzl Swift RL headlamp review: an innovative torch with a mind of its own
The bright Petzl Swift RL headlamp has a nifty automatic lighting adjustment feature that you may or may not be a fan of
Montane Unisex Podium Pull-On running jacket review: great things come in small packages
The super-light Montane Unisex Podium Pull-On has minimal features, so that you can pack it just in case, safe in the knowledge you’ll be stormproof
Fenix HL60R headlamp review: almost indestructible, this is the choice for more extreme nighttime adventurers
Waterproof, submergible and shockproof, the Fenix HL60R is a rechargeable headlamp for extreme sports with very good battery life and a super-bright turbo mode
Inov-8 Raceshell HZ Unisex lightweight running waterproof review: so stripped back it’s barely there
An ultralight smock jacket, the Inov-8 Raceshell HZ has nothing but the most essential features to keep things fast and light on the trail
Black Diamond Sprint headlamp review: a lean, mean lighting machine with a few pressing problems
Ultralight, rechargeable and water-resistant the Black Diamond Sprint is a great headlamp for roads and easy trails
LED Lenser HR7 Core headlamp review: a light heavyweight with some knock-out features
Fantastically robust and waterproof, the LED Lenser HR7 Core headlamp has a unique swivel bezel for scrolling from spotlight to floodlight
Alpkit Qark headlamp review: outstanding features and performance for a budget buy
An amazing value head torch, the Alpkit Qark ticks all the right boxes from weight and waterproofness to light levels and battery life
BioLite Headlamp 750 review: a cleverly intuitive device to light up night runs
Rechargeable and with great battery life, the BioLite Headlamp 750 also boasts innovative Regulated or Constant Runtime modes
Thule Chariot Cross 1 running stroller review: the incredible morphing run, ski and bike stroller
The most durable, bombproof all-rounder, the Thule Chariot Cross 1 is for runners who also like to bike and ski
Mountain Buggy Terrain running stroller review: a well-designed stroller that’ll happily tackle most terrain
The most versatile running stroller on the market, the Mountain Buggy Terrain is great on both on rough trails and around town
Cybex Avi running stroller review: in good conditions the Avi is a pleasure to run with, but deep mud is its nemesis
A fast, light running stroller, the Cybex Avi is great for smooth trails and bumpy tracks
Burley D’Lite X running stroller review: take your child with you for multiple sports with this great multi-tasker
A multi-activity trailer for running, cycling & skiing the Burley D’Lite X is great value and is also available in a double model
Out’n’About Nipper Sport running stroller review: cheaper than competitors with little compromise on performance
Made in the UK, the Out’n’About Nipper Sport is a lightweight, lower-cost stroller for running parents
Thule Glide 2 running stroller review: a deluxe buggy that repays its high cost
The Ferrari of running buggies, the Thule Glide 2 is built to last and has all the right features – but you pay for it
