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We’ve long wondered just where the limits of Páramo’s Nikwax Analogy rain jackets are when it comes to weatherproof protection. Now, thanks to some recent efforts by OM editor Will, we have some ...

Why We Chose The Lowe Alpine Airzone Pro 35:45 Backpack: excellent back system and carry, useful details, versatile size We like Lowe Alpine backpacks. A couple of years ago, their Aeon daypack made ...

Why We Chose The Haglöfs L.I.M Jacket: Lightweight, versatile, simple build L.I.M, in case you weren’t aware, stands for less is more and that name does describe this waterproof jacket quite well.

Osprey Kestrel 58 Backpack | Review The popular backpack for trekkers has been updated once again. Find out how we go on with 2019’s version of the Osprey Kestrel ...

The Extreme Smock, a bombproof layer that could happily take on Arctic expeditions and Scottish winters, was created by Montane over 25 years ago. Shortly, after they released the Featherlite Smock – ...

OM editor Will using the Helly Hansen Odin 1 World Infinity Shell on the Cumbria Way in the Lake District. Photos: Joe Whitmore The Odin 1 World Infinity Jacket is a case in point. It was developed ...

Why We Chose The Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily T-Shirt: Cooling, wicking and wearable over multiple days. It’s easy to dismiss t-shirts as just, well, t-shirts. However, they can be so much more than ...

Packrafting Essentials | Buyer’s Guide For Choosing The Best Lightweight Inflatable Raft If you like backpacking and a bit of kayaking too, how about combining them both? Here, Mark Waring explains ...

Why We Chose The Hanwag Banks GTX: Comfortable, reliable, adjustable fit Hanwag’s popular Banks boot, originally released 16 years ago, has had a 2020 update. With new materials and a slightly ...

Mountain Equipment picked up a prestigious ISPO Award for this jacket upon its release at the start of 2024, with the jury praising it for its “innovative new development of synthetic insulation’ and ...

If your adventures take you off grid, forget fancy smartwatches – you need a robust and reliable timepiece on your wrist. Here are the toughest quartz and mechanical outdoor watches out there ...