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Summer in the UK can be unpredictable. You never know when the blue skies will cloud over and the temperatures will drop overnight. Packing the right gear for all eventualities is essential. Sprayway ...

From my experience wearing these hiking socks, I’d say they’re excellent for hiking through the warmer seasons. I’ve used them throughout spring here in the UK and also during a month travelling ...

The name is Gear, Richard ‘High Maintenance’ Gear and believe me, I feel for your peeling seam tape, who wouldn’t? You really have a choice here, either use a professional outdoor clothing repair ...

The Lake District National Park is England’s hiking paradise: where soaring fells, deep lakes, quaint villages, impossibly-balanced dry stone walls and Herdwick sheep. Alfred Wainwright, the great ...

The Extreme Smock, a bombproof layer that could happily take on Arctic expeditions and Scottish winters, was created by Montane over 25 years ago. Shortly, after they released the Featherlite Smock – ...

A group of campaigning runners have published an open letter to German sports brand Adidas in reaction to the brand’s release of a new shoe designed specifically for one race day. Adidas announced the ...

Why We Chose The Lowe Alpine Airzone Pro 35:45 Backpack: excellent back system and carry, useful details, versatile size This pack is unashamedly hiking-specific. What we mean by that is Lowe Alpine ...

Three-season boots are the go-to option for all sorts of adventures, from backpacking trips to classic hill days. As such, they offer both versatility and value: your reliable hillwalking companions ...

Hanwag’s popular Banks boot, originally released 16 years ago, has had a 2020 update. With new materials and a slightly modernised design and fit, this new one’s stable, durable and built for long ...

The Forest of Dean is snugly sat between the Cotswolds and the Black Mountains, and within easy reach of South Wales, the Midlands, and cities such as Cardiff, Bristol and Gloucester. The forest is ...