Julia Clarke is a Glasgow-based journalist specialising in outdoor adventure, wellness and travel. A former staff writer at Advnture, she’s also the author of Restorative Yoga for Beginners and writes about everything from hiking gear to mountain life, drawing on years spent exploring the Colorado Rockies and beyond.
Latest articles by Julia Clarke
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Therm-a-Rest Vesper 20°F / 6°C Down Quilt (2026) review: A sleeping bag alternative that makes perfect senseI can’t go back to sleeping bags after camping with the Vesper
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Rab Exosphere 3.5 Self-Inflating Sleep Mat review: a brilliant three-season camping pad for comfort-first campersSpoiler alert: I’m planning on getting a lot of blissful sleep at camp this summer
By Julia Clarke Published
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Montane Alta Lite Waterproof Jacket review: a top-of-the-mountain shell, but make it lightweightThis mountaineering shell has proved a worthy opponent against wind, rain and snow on top of Scotland’s highest peaks
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Sea to Summit Ultralight XR Insulated Air Sleeping Mat review: Can this ultralight pad still deliver real comfort?Sea to Summit trims weight and pack size but aims to keep comfort front and centre
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YETI Skala 32L review: tough, clever and surprisingly roomy hiking backpackThe pack combines YETI's trademark toughness with innovative zip access and really hits its hiking stride
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