I used to work as a sales assistant in a specialist outdoor gear store, around 15 years ago now, and I distinctly remember one of the big purchases I made using my staff discount being one of the ...

The UK outdoor brand has achieved the highest possible bluesign® rating after an independent audit praised its environmental ...

Standing proud at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, Richmond is one of Britain’s most beautiful and vibrant market towns. Dominated by its imposing 11th-century castle, it is one of the most ...

The humble tent peg is the unsung hero of camping. After all, it doesn’t matter how expensive and fully-featured your tent is – if the stakes used to peg it down are flimsy, weak and bend ...

The Forclaz MT100 -5°C Trekking Jacket from Decathlon’s in-house brand is incredibly cheap, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in performance. It’s not a technical alpine jacket by any stretch, but ...

Keeping your head (and face) covered with a good running cap can be vital for surviving hours on sun-cooked roads and trails. They also serve purposes beyond just shelter from the sun, with the best ...

If you think about the kind of tent you envisioned as a kid, the chances are it’s a bell tent. With that classic A-frame entrance and the nostalgic canvas feel – they’re the type of tent you might ...

This is one of those down jackets that is incredibly lofty and that means it’s super comfy to wear – it’s like a duvet. It’s filled with an 800 fill power down housed in stitched through baffles. 800 ...

Base layers are essential for experiencing the outdoors in the colder months. Perfect for mountain adventures in particular – if you combine your base layer effectively with a good mid layer and a ...

One of the best things about hiking leggings is their versatility. On a mild day here in the UK, a sturdy, well-articulated pair will work just as well for climbing and scrambling as they will for ...

As soon as the temperature goes above 20 degrees, you’ll most likely find me rocking a pair of sandals out on the trail. And yes, that includes the iconic – always fashionable – socks and sandals ...

Finding a pair of walking trousers that can cope with Britain’s famously fickle weather without leaving you hot, clammy or constantly stopping to pull waterproof overtrousers on and off is no easy ...