Walking
From walking boots to waterproofs, trekking poles and breathable base layers, there's a wealth of gear out there to keep you comfortable on your walk and let you concentrate on the next horizon. We've reviewed our walking equipment so you can find out the details from our experts, but if you've still got questions, you can contact us here.
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Hanwag Ferrata II GTX Mountain Boots Review
Rob tests Hanwag's Ferrata II GTX mountain boots in the Abisko National Park. Comfortable, light and with a touch of extra cushioning, they're great for ridge walking and glacier travel.
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Adventures with Alt-berg Boots
I realised recently that it was more or less ten years since I first met Joe Sheehan. He came to Outside in Hathersage to show our buyers a new range of high quality boots that were both traditional and at the same time radical in design. They also had a...
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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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Mountain Trainer Mid GTX Review
Salewa have made a few changes to their popular Mountain Trainer Mid GTX since last year. As well as colour changes and styling, the major change is new Vibram WTC sole unit. Continue reading
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X Alp Mtn GTX Review
I was fortunate to try the S-Lab X Alp Carbon in Chamonix a year ago. Continue reading
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Leki Micro Vario Titanium Walking Poles Review
I've always likened using walking poles to being one small, doddery step away from using a zimmer frame. I've never had knee problems and just felt like they would be one extra thing to carry. But, recent forays on the hills in winter, with tricky underfoot conditions and strong winds trying to knock you down have begun to change my mind. Nowadays, if you don't have poles, it seems you are in the minority. Continue reading
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Aquapac Whanganui Electronics Case Review
Paying £20.00 is a lot better than having the trauma and expense of sorting out a new phone.
Prior to my time at Outside I was employed as a milker (not a milk maid as my Dad called me). Until this time I had no idea how much fluid came out of a cow. Less than 50% was milk!. Continue reading
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Osprey Poco Plus Review
Rob Turnbull takes his son Edward out for a stroll in the Osprey Poco Plus papoose.
Before my son Edward was 6 months old I was carrying him around in his Baby Bjorn front carrier, but as soon as he was able to support this own head (and was getting heavier!) I was very happy to transfer him into a rucksack style carrier and the model we chose is the Osprey Poco Plus. Continue reading
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Patagonia Ascensionist Rucksack Review
Patagonia have been making some rather nice bags in the casual/travel/urban mould for a while now. However they have been conspicuously absent from the serious technical sack market. Continue reading