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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

I’ve tested dozens of trail running shoes this year – these are the three I still use

Three very different trails, three shoes that earned a permanent spot in my rotation

MSR Hubba Hubba LT2 review: a classic backpacking tent, reinvented

After 21 years, the iconic Hubba Hubba has had a major update

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Keen Seek Trail Running Shoes review: A confident move into running

Hiking hoof gurus Keen have jumped feet first into the trail-running space – but is the new Seek shoe any good?

'Here I am at 3.30am, wearing a skeleton suit, in a graveyard, in the pissing rain' – the magic behind the world of Strava art

We join a Strava artist on a work-in-progress to find out how it takes shape

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BioLite Dash 450 Headlamp review: Brilliantly balanced, lightweight head torch for outdoor adventures

It might seem simple, but the BioLite Dash 450 headlamp is brilliant

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

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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4 review: My pick for 2025’s best everyday trail-running shoe

It might not be pretty, but the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4 is my perfect everyday running shoe

Nemo Dagger Osmo 2P Tent review: Wild testing the world’s first fully bluesign-ticked backpacking tent

The new version of Nemo's Dagger Osmo is a lightweight weapon of a tent, with super-sharp eco-friendly creds and cool cutting-edge features

Olight ArkPro review: a compact no-faff multifunctional flashlight for after-dark adventures

The night is no match for this powerful pocket torch with myriad features and multiple beam options

No more fuelling guesswork: We trial the home test kit that promises carb precision – to the gram

How much carbohydrate do you need to consume per hour on the bike? A new test promises to give you a precise number. Cycling Weekly tries it out

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Rab Exion 55 Backpack review: a one-pack wonder for big day walks, overnight camping adventures, lightweight multiday escapades and hut-to-hut hikes

A beautifully made, well-featured and super-versatile hauler for all kinds of hiking shenanigans

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Buff LW Merino Wool hiking socks review: socks that rock (and roll)

These crew-length hiking socks are comfortable, supportive, functional, funky and fit for the trails…but there’s more plastic in them than wool

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Columbia Skien Valley Cargo Hiking Trousers review: lightweight hiking and camping pants with in-built pest protection

Part of Columbia’s new Insect Shield collection, these well-vented summer strides see off mosquitoes and protect your legs from the sun

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Columbia Skien Valley Booney Hat review: a lightweight lid that protects against pests and the elements

With a removeable face net, this broadbrim camping and hiking hat keeps the sun at bay and the mosquitoes away

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Columbia Skien Valley Hoodie review: a baggy base layer with a lid, to deter insects and deflect the sun in camp and on the trails

Part of Columbia’s Insect Shield Collection, this cool, hooded base layer is for wearing while walking, backpacking, camping and traveling in warm conditions

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I spent a day in the hills with mountain rescue, and I’m never going out unprepared again

It turns out calling mountain rescue isn't like calling an Uber...

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Lowa Innovo Mid GTX hiking boots review: A gorgeous 3-season park-to-peak pair of hiking hooves

A wearable work of art, the versatile Innovos are comfortable, confident, supportive and protective all day long

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Columbia Skien Valley Shirt review: a light and breezy, insect-repelling, sun-deflecting hiking shirt

Part of Columbia’s Insect Shield Collection, this lightweight, long-sleeved collared shirt is ideal for summer walking, backpacking, camping and tropical travel

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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4 shoe review: an absolute shoo-in for wide-footed trail runners

Let your toes splay wonderfully wide and lace up for a comfortable and confident ride in these laid-back, but deceptively high-performing trail pounders

Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft Sleeping Pad review: The backpacking mat that feels like a bed

The NeoLoft serves up home-level comfort for overnight hikers

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OPINION: Furore over fly camping on Dartmoor misses the point

Our consulting editor Pat Kinsella says, if you exclude the population of a nation from the vast majority of their own countryside, then there’s bound to be trouble

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Haglöfs L.I.M. ZT II Men’s Air Bottoms review: flighty light undies for tackling trails, crags and summits

Adventure-ready boxer briefs so breathable they’re barely there

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These comfy Keen hiking boots combine a snug fit with "some seriously good suspension" and are now 40% off in both men's and women's sizes!

The Keen Zionic hiking boots boast plenty of cushioning and excellent protection from the elements, so you can stay dry and hike in comfort

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Buff CoolNet Crew Running Socks review: supportive socks with a nose-pleasing minty twist

A new player in the sock drawer, Buff have hit the ground running with the innovative CoolNet Crews

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