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Scarpa Ribelle Run Kalibra G review: dialing in

Scarpa Ribelle Run Kalibra G review: trail running shoes for extreme winter conditions

By Alex Foxfield published

Your ticket to winter wonderland runs or an expensive indulgence? We tighten the dial on Scarpa’s Riibelle Run Kalibra G’s

Trail running
Walking in the Houdini Power Houdi

Houdini Power Houdi review: celebrating 20 years of flawless performance

By Julia Clarke published

This iconic fleece hit the market 20 years ago, and it’s been keeping generations of hikers and skiers warm ever since

Camping
ThruDark Oryon Delta long-sleeved t-shirt: hiking in Snowdonia

ThruDark Oryon Delta Long Sleeve T-Shirt review: a highly breathable base layer boasting advanced fabric tech

By Alex Foxfield published

We hit the heights in ThruDark’s Oryon Delta Long Sleeve T-Shirt, a premium base layer featuring Polartec’s innovative Delta fabric

Hiking
A smiling woman in the mountains wearing a purple fleece

What is Polartec?

By Julia Clarke published

What is Polartec? We take a look at what this common ingredient in your outdoor gear is and answer all your questions, such as how it’s made and which is warmest

Hiking