Fancy a night in the great outdoors? We've put a couple of top choices for insulated mats to the test.…
Camping

Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station Review
The Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station is not for everyone, BUT for some folk this thing will be really,…

JoGo Straw review: decent coffee on the move?
Is the JoGo Straw the answer to lo-faff tasty coffee on the move? And does it work with herbal tea?…

Ortlieb’s New Atrack BP – Putting the backpack into bikepacking?
Is Ortlieb’s new Atrack BP bag the answer to bikepacking on a full suspension bike? Not everyone can fit bikepacking…

Smores and brews? The Solo Stove does both!
Truth be told, one of the best aspects of bikepacking or long days out on the bike in the hills…

Battle of the mats – can you really get a good night’s sleep bikepacking?
“Sanny!” It was Mark on the blower. “We have a couple of sleeping mats we want you to test. It…

Review: Alpkit Ordos 2 Tent – for fun with a friend?
Does this superlight two man tent deliver bang for your buck?

PackTowl Personal Face Towel Review
Is this the best piece of kit you can buy for under a tenner? Yes, we reviewed a towel.

Haglöfs L.I.M Down +1 Sleeping Bag
Is this the ultimate sleeping bag for the ultralight bikepacker or is it a case of less not being more?…

Review: Specialized Burra Burra Bikepacking Bags
Specialized recently launched a new range of bikepacking accessories including a frame bag, top tube pack, handlebar bag, and seat…

Hilleberg Niak Tent Long Term Review
How does Scandinavian tent design cope with several months of British weather?

Review: Lomo Emergency Bothy Shelter
How would you keep warm if you had to stop on a mountainside? Sanny tests one possible option.

Alpkit Brukit stove set
All-in-one cookset looks like a bargain – how does it measure up to the competition?

Ecozoom Versa
The Ecozoom Versa is a very solidly built stove that'll be ideal for camping trips or race weekends.

MSR Reactor 1.0l Stove
Coffee and noodles handled with ease. Don’t forget a lighter though. Or a spark.

Alpkit Gamma Headtorch
Small enough to pack as a 'just in case' back up light, is perfect for camping, bike packing, bivvy trips…