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I’ve been testing backpacking tents all my life and these are the three I’ll be using in 2026

A trio of lightweight shelters for different outdoor adventures across the year

T3 · Jan 17

Lifesystems Solo Peak Tent review: a 1kg ultralight shelter built for fastpacking and solo adventures

A light-as-you-like one-person shelter for backpacking adventures, wild camping and fastpacking forays

T3 · Dec 7, 2025

9 new camping and hiking upgrades in 2025 to level up your autumn adventures

From lightweight tents to sustainable fleeces, here are the new gear drops for the new season

T3 · Sep 5, 2025

Preparation kit: Best essential items to keep in an emergency grab bag

Grab and go; it pays to be prepared

Evening Standard · May 23, 2024

Petzl Swift RL 2 review: a (head) beacon of light

Lightweight, comfortable, and brilliant: the Petzl Swift RL 2 is the ultimate head torch for high-octane outdoor adventures

T3 · Mar 28, 2024

Lifesystems Intensity 300 LED Head Torch review: a budget-friendly light to see you through the night

With six lighting modes and a low price, this easy-to-operate headlamp is great for throwing in your backpack for your next hike, or for family camping trips where you need no-fuss illumination

Advnture · Mar 19, 2024

Lifesystems Intensity 300 LED Head Torch review: a bright light for a bargain price

Rechargeable, robust, reliable and simple to use – the Intensity 300 is a non-flashy highly functional head torch for overnight adventurers

T3 · Mar 12, 2024

Is it safe for two women to wild camp? What I learnt from a Dartmoor expedition

In search of an affordable and sustainable adventure, Maryann Wright headed out into the UK wilderness – and found a night under canvas to be a freeing experience

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

Is it time to give your hiking first aid kit a safety check?

Legendary outdoor survival expert Lifesystems shares its top tips for giving your first aid equipment a little TLC

Advnture · Aug 24, 2023

Best mosquito repellent products: sprays, creams, patches reviewed

Want an itch-free summer? See our edit of the best performing DEET-based sprays to plant-based creams and convenient patches

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2022