Best Trail Running Shoes 2024
Trail running shoes come with many variations in grip and weight to suit different types of conditions and objectives. Here’s what to look for and the best options out there For trail running,...
View ArticleBest Walking Sandals 2024
Heading for warmer climes for your adventures? Take on land and sea with our roundup of the best walking sandals for 2024 Now might be a good time to get a pair of the best walking sandals. With...
View ArticleHelinox Passport TL120 Trekking Poles | Review
Our testers have been impressed by this pair of lightweight, durable poles At 190g per pole, these are some very light trekking poles. In fact, they’re lighter than most other poles on the market....
View ArticleHanwag Makra Trek Gore-tex Boots | Review
Will Renwick gives his verdict on these tough trekking boots from Bavarian bootmakers, Hanwag Sturdy, supportive, solid at the toe and with a bit of heft, the Hanwag Makra Trek GTX is a proper boot...
View ArticleBest Duffel Bags 2024
For far-flung adventures, weekends away and expeditions abroad, duffel bags are gear-hauling heroes. Here’s what to look for and the best options out there. Duffel bags are useful for anyone who leads...
View ArticleDecathlon Forclaz Trekking Tarp Tent 2-Person MT900 | Deep Dive
Billed as an “ultralight solution for experienced adventurers”, this trekking pole tarp tent from Decathlon is superbly priced There’s a fine line between genius and insanity. Are ultralight...
View ArticleBest Two Person Tents For Backpacking 2024
There’s nothing better than sharing some quality mountain time with a friend, here’s our selection of the best two person tents for hiking Tents come in many different shapes and sizes, but the most...
View ArticleBest Family Tents 2024
Here are our top picks of the best roomy and dependable family tents, ideal for families and large groups A good family camping tent can make or break a holiday. Nobody wants to spend hours pitching...
View ArticleXero Scrambler Mid II WP | Review
This ‘barefoot’ style hiking boot has aspects that even strangers to the category will like The Xero brand came about in 2009 when a married couple in the U.S. started making and selling their own...
View ArticleDecathlon Forclaz Windbreaker Softshell Jacket MT500 | Review
Benefitting from Decathlon’s incredibly affordable pricing, the Forclaz Windbreaker Softshell Jacket MT500 is a warm, wind-resistant and fully-featured layer for mountain adventures. Since its...
View ArticleOsprey Talon 55 Pack | Review
Our verdict on the Talon 55, a multi-day pack that sits within the U.S. brand’s broad Talon and Tempest collection of nimble and nifty packs. Many hikers will be familiar with Osprey’s Talon and...
View ArticleBach Relay 3R Split Sleeping Mat | Review
Our verdict on this award winning design from Swiss brand Bach Every now and then something will really catch my eye at an outdoor tradeshow and at last year’s OTS show in Liverpooltthat was this...
View ArticleKeen Targhee IV | Review
We put the fourth generation Targhee from U.S. footwear brand Keen through its paces Originally released in 2005, the Targhee has since become a mainstay in the Keen collection and it’s now in the...
View ArticleCraghoppers Nosilife Adventure Shirt III | Review
The latest iteration of Craghoppers’ classic trekking and travel shirt, with anti-insect and anti-odour treatments and a host of other nice details The Craghoppers’ Nosilife shirt has been around for...
View ArticleKeela Trail StayFresh Kit | Review
Can Keela’s anti-odour tech do what it says on the tin? We tried out some of their t-shirts and trousers to find out I’ve used a bunch of different products from Keela over the last few years,...
View ArticleHighlander Ben Nevis 52 Backpack | Review
A good value backpack with handy pockets and useful details throughout Highlander is a Scotland-based family-owned brand that’s been around since the 80s and that’s now run by the son of its original...
View ArticleAsolo Falcon EVO GV Boot | Review
A versatile boot that hits a number of sweet spots The Asolo Falcon EVO GV is a hiking boot that will tick a lot of boxes for a lot of people and, from our experience testing it here at Outdoors Magic,...
View ArticleLowe Alpine AirZone Ultra ND 36 | Review
A lightweight walking backpack with lots of useful compartments specifically designed for women and those with smaller frames The Lowe Alpine ND range launched way back in 1979, and while some take the...
View ArticleHaglofs L.I.M Down Jacket | Review
A very light, very packable insulator that has top notch moisture resistance too L.I.M in case you were wondering, stands for less is more. It’s a collection from the Swedish brand that focuses on...
View ArticleBlack Diamond Pursuit FLZ Trekking Poles | Review
Durable hiking poles that have some nifty design details. Read our full review of the Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ poles These trekking poles from utah-based brand Black Diamond have a real premium...
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