Backpacking kit | This summer’s best tents for weekend hiking
5th June 2017
Will Renwick looks at 11 of the best releases this year
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Sleeping out | Three of the best two-person tents for backpacking
17th February 2017
Three great tents for backpacking from 2016
Review: OMM Mountain Raid Hood and Mountain Raid 1.6 PA Half Bag
1st January 2017
Pro ultramarathon runner Damian Hall has put in the miles in these two items by OMM, here gives us his quick assessment...
Big backpacks – three of 2016’s best
19th December 2016
Three of the best backpacks that are on the bigger side, all tried and tested by our gear reviewer Jonathan Manning
Headtorches we like
24th February 2016
Don’t let darkness keep you indoors. These headtorches for runners mean you can train at any time of the evening. Petzl Myo £80 petzl.com Powered by three AA batteries there’s no danger of running out of light with the Myo – just carry spare…
Warm waters need cooler drinks
1st December 2015
Triathletes and open water swimmers competing in tropical open waters should make time to drink during long course events to decrease their core temperature and improve their speed. “Although it may take longer for swimmers to drink more, the time spent doing so may be compensated…
Backpacking: Accessories
19th October 2015
Part 5 of our backpacking feature: A few little luxuries won’t add much to your weight but could add heaps to your enjoyment of a trek. 1) Primus eta lite coffee press £13 primus.se This “plunger” turns the aluminium pot on your Eta…
Backpacking: Sleep Tight
16th October 2015
Getting a good night’s kip makes all the difference to a backpacking trip 1) Vango Venom 300 £160, vango.co.uk This down-filled sleeping bag packs up into its own drybag to occupy just 29x14cm of your rucksack, a low volume for such a generously sized bag,…
Backpacking: Fancy a brew?
15th October 2015
Our backpacking feature continues: Whether you’re boiling water for a cuppa or cooking a meal, the opportunity to have hot food and drinks can transform a backpacking trip 1) Coleman F1 Power PZ £29.99, coleman.eu This simple and strong stove screws directly to the top of…
Backpacking equipment: Rucksacks
13th October 2015
For multi-day treks you’ll need a large volume rucksack to carry your gear and camping kit comfortably. 1) Exped lightning 60 £130, exped.com If you’re a backpacker who cuts labels from your kit and drills holes in your toothbrush to save weight, you’ll love this…
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