Camping Gear
The last thing you need from your camping gear is surprises. When you venture out onto the hill for the first night in your new tent, toting a new sleeping bag, or trying out a new stove, you want to know as much as you can about what you're getting - the alternative can make for an uncomfortable night.
This is where our reviews can help. Whether you are after the lightest possible gear because you're planning to carry it all in; or you're just loading it all into the back of the car, we've tested a range of camping gear and brought you the details here.
If there are any other questions you'd like some help with, we're just at the end of the online chat or you can email us here and we'll be in touch.
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300 nights in ME's Glacier 700 sleeping bag - review update
At Outside we've been selling the ME Glacier sleeping bag series since they first came out and I've been using a Glacier 700 on climbing and trekking trips world wide over the same period. I slept in old test sample for more than 300 nights worldwide, mostly in a tent...
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Sea to Summit Lightweight Tents
Sea to Summit have brought out a great range of packable lightweight tents, with some characteristically innovative, well-thought out features - James gets down to the details.
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Helinox Sunset Chair Review - Stay inside with Outside #4
As we glimpse a light at the end of our current lockdown tunnel, James is still filming reviews and advice from his back garden. Here he checks out the Helinox Sunset Chair - a light, well made and super comfortable camping chair. Want to see more? Browse the Outside Helinox range here.
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MSR Trailshot MicroFilter
A super light, super useful little water filtration gadget, the MSR Trailshot Microfilter is really handy for people who want clean water on the move, but don't want to have to carry it. Watch it in action!
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Glacier 700 Sleeping Bag Review
If you want a sleeping bag that will cope with many years of adventures at an excellent price, I can wholeheartedly recommend the Mountain Equipment Glacier Series. Continue reading
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Windmaster OD 1RX Stove Review
Chris Harle puts the Soto Windmaster stove to the test on a sea kayaking trip around Harris.
When presented with Soto’s WindMaster stove to review whilst on a sea-kayaking holiday in the Outer Hebrides. Continue reading
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Voyager 2.2 Tent
The Voyager 2.2 tent is a solid shelter that's made for camping in very British conditions.
Camping in bad weather can be a miserable experience, especially when you're out in the wild. A tent failure can really ruin your night, from bent poles to a ripped fly or a leaky groundsheet. At least if you are in the Lake District, you're never too far from a road and shelter, but if you're somewhere more remote? Continue reading
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Klymit Static V Sleeping Mat Review
Once upon a time, climbing trips for me involved as much late-night boozing as actual climbing. Sleep came instantly and deeply, and we'd expect to feel awful in the morning anyway. As middle age rapidly approaches, Continue reading
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Squishy Camping Bowls Review
James raves about the general awesomeness of Squishy Camping Bowls. Continue reading