Latest articles by Matthew Jones
Benchmade Proper 318 Clip-point Micarta review: a classy everyday carry knife
Stylish yet understated, the US-built Benchmade Proper 318 Clip-point Micarta knife is a premium slipjoint folder giving superb all-round performance in all situations
SOG Terminus Slipjoint Satin review: a tough steel knife for any outdoor use
The SOG Terminus Slipjoint Satin works well both on the trail and when put to use in camp, offering good performance, dexterity and control
Spyderco UK Penknife Drop Point (UKPK) review: an effective and lightweight camping knife
The Spyderco UK Penknife Drop Point (UKPK) is a lightweight and compact but highly effective cutting tool that performs consistently well, whether employed as an everyday carry knife, on the trail or in camp
Svord Peasant Mini review: a straightforward knife for a variety of uses
A simple, robust, no-nonsense friction folder, the Svord Peasant Mini is built for hard use, making it very popular with all sorts of outdoor types, from farmers and foresters to fishermen
Zero Tolerance 0230 Jens Anso review: a superior knife from an esteemed maker
The minimalist, ultra-modern Zero Tolerance 0230 Jens Anso slipjoint knife is incredibly light but has serious cutting power – the perfect everyday carry-outdoor knife for a dedicated ultralighter with a taste for premium gear
CRKT CEO Heinnie Haynes Edition review: an elegant knife with good cutting performance
An elegant slimline pocket-knife, the CRKT CEO Heinnie Haynes Edition is lightweight and easy to carry, with a versatile blade profile for everyday tasks
Böker Plus XS review: a practical camping knife with all-round appeal
A striking-looking everyday carry knife, the versatile Böker Plus XS has some handy design touches that make it well-suited to a multitude of outdoor tasks
How to choose a tent: find the ideal shelter for your adventures
Knowing how to choose a tent, with so many varieties on the market, can be a bit befuddling. We cut through the jargon in our comprehensive guide on choosing the optimum shelter
Opinel No 05 Carbon review: a small knife for small jobs
The classic French pocket-knife, the Opinel No 05 Carbon is a simple, durable and charming thing to carry and own
Fällkniven LTC review: a small but mighty knife for everyday use
The diminutive Fällkniven LTC penknife – designed to be legal for everyday carry in most countries – is a perfect pocket companion for daily life that also comes in handy for hiking and camping
Revolution Race Cyclone Rescue 2.0 jacket review: a comfortable jacket that provides all-round protection
A versatile, value-driven shell, the Revolution Race Cyclone Rescue 2.0 is built from a comfortable stretch fabric and is also armed with some useful features
Montane Alpine Resolve jacket review: a tough but lightweight jacket that offers maximum protection
The Montane Alpine Resolve is a trim-fitting, top-end Gore-Tex Pro shell designed for demanding use in the toughest conditions
Klättermusen Allgrön 2.0 jacket review: a premium three-layer waterproof shell with green credentials
An eco-friendly, high-performance technical shell, the Klättermusen Allgrön 2.0 jacket is suitable for year-round adventures
The best walks in Snowdonia: 8 hikes to take you from mighty Snowdon to iconic Tryfan and beyond
Our selection of the best walks in Snowdonia, a rugged and beautiful landscape boasting nine mountain ranges as well as lush green valleys, dramatic waterfalls and spectacular river gorges
Nitecore HC65 review: a bright and robust headlamp
Ultra-bright and with an impressively tough build, the Nitecore HC65 headlamp is made for demanding users and difficult conditions
Vango Atom Stove and Ultralight Heat Exchanger Cook Kit review: a great value cookset for new campers
If you’re building your first backpacking cookset, the Vango Atom Stove and Ultralight Heat Exchanger Cook Kit system is a competitively-priced combo, suited to new wild campers and hikers getting a taste for long-distance trails
SOTO Windmaster review: a lightweight stove for extended thru-hikes
A sophisticated ultralight backpacking stove, the SOTO Windmaster boasts great simmer control and excellent wind resistance for a screw-in design
Ledlenser MH8 review: a versatile headlamp for hikers, mountaineers and campers
The Ledlenser MH8 is a high-powered headlamp with the dual ability to pierce the darkness or flood your campsite with light
Robens Fire Tick and Cookery King review: a practical and efficient cooking system
The Robens Fire Tick and Cookery King system combines the advantages of a gas-powered stove with a traditional storm cooker set-up, in an efficient weatherproof system ideal for cooking for a group outdoors
Rab Logo Beanie review: a light-weight and quick-drying hat
A lightweight, no-nonsense, basic hat, the Rab Logo Beanie hails from a British brand with a serious mountain heritage
Extremities Antora Peak GTX Glove review: a decent pair of gloves with good dexterity
Lightweight and waterproof the Extremities Antora Peak GTX Glove is designed for cold-weather hillwalking and winter sports, including skiing
Rab Power Stretch Contact Grip Glove review: lightweight and general purpose gloves
The Rab Power Stretch Contact Grip Glove is a warm, adventure-ready all-rounder
Alpkit Yakutian fleece jacket review: a wind-resistant fleece for outer layers
With a hardface outer fabric that is more wind-resistant than most fleeces, the Alpkit Yakutian fleece jacket is tough and durable
Mountain Equipment Concordia fleece jacket review: a toasty warm fleece jacket that's easy to pack
Designed to offer the maximum warmth for weight that a fleece mid layer can deliver, the super-warm, high-loft Mountain Equipment Concordia fleece jacket is a solid choice for cold-weather mountain adventures
