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Arc’teryx Sperro SV review: A groundbreaking mountain shell (with a price to match)The future of mountain gear looks promising. And expensive.
By Matt Kollat Published
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Forget trail runners, approach shoes are the outdoor footwear trend you should know about in 2026Climbing-inspired footwear is having a moment, and there's more to it than good looks
By Matt Kollat Published
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Nike ACG teams up with Helinox for its latest outdoor collection, and the results are seriously lightweightThree pieces, two outdoor icons, barely any weight.
By Matt Kollat Published
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Arc'teryx brings back one of its most iconic jackets after 25 years, complete with its legendary curved zipThe Sidewinder is back
By Matt Kollat Published
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Shackleton's first-ever DWR hiking trousers have a clever magnetic buckle and some serious mountain credentialsThe British adventure brand's latest launch has a few tricks up its legs
By Matt Kollat Published
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Forget expensive waterproof coats, this £40 Decathlon jacket has thousands of five-star reviews, and the specs are surprisingly impressiveThousands of happy customers, proper winter protection and a price that's hard to argue with
By Matt Kollat Published
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Moustache Xroad FS 6 review: A month in the Swiss Alps convinced me this is the ultimate family e-bikeFrom supermarket runs to fully loaded mountain adventures with three young children, Moustache's full-suspension e-bike proved a remarkably versatile companion
By Fergus Scholes Published
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Arc'teryx's wild new GORE-TEX winter boots have the internet obsessed thanks to one of the silliest features I've seen in yearsThe Postour is built for serious winter conditions, but there's something wonderfully ridiculous hiding inside
By Matt Kollat Published
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I tried the six exercises a 66-year-old longevity doctor swears by, and they're surprisingly simple and effectiveDr Mark Hyman only started strength training at 59 and believes building muscle is the key to ageing well
By Lucy Miller Published
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Strava is coming for your favourite hiking app with smarter maps, offline navigation, hands-free navigation and moreAllTrails and Komoot might want to watch their backs
By Matt Kollat Published
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Hello Samsung Galaxy Fit, it's been a while – leaked video shows new Fitbit rival from every angleSamsung's finally ready to re-enter the fitness watch market – look out Fitbit Edge
By Chris Hall Published
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Forget chunky sneakers, Vivobarefoot's new Japanese collaboration takes barefoot footwear from the skatepark to the snowy mountainsTwo very different shoes with one distinctly Japanese approach to the outdoors
By Matt Kollat Published
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Mountain GOAT Kilian Jornet swears by this muscle stimulation gadget, and its latest upgrade makes it easier to use anywhereThe trail running legend's recovery tech is going wireless, smarter and more portable
By Matt Kollat Published
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Victorinox turns its nine-function Swiss Army Knife into a winter collectible, complete with a tiny keyA starry-night finish, a tiny silver key and a little Swiss-made magic
By Matt Kollat Published
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Fjällräven jumps on the retro outdoor clothing trend with a colourful makeover of its iconic 1970s down jacketThe Swedish outdoor icon has never looked quite this colourful (well, maybe not recently)
By Matt Kollat Published
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Oura Ring just borrowed a page from Garmin's playbook with two clever new fitness featuresYour workouts are about to tell you a lot more than how many calories you've burned
By Matt Kollat Published
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I went inside GORE-TEX's German testing labs to find out why waterproof jackets cost so muchThere's more to that famous label than a waterproof membrane
By Matt Kollat Published
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There's a Leatherman EDC multitool rival that's cheaper and also more mysterious in its stealth colourwayPocket multitools are proving extremely popular right now and this Japanese entry is coming to widen the market
By Rik Henderson Published
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Garmin Fenix 9 Pro review: A titanium-clad triumph with familiar foundationsGarmin's flagship outdoor watch looks better than ever and delivers exceptional performance, but its modest upgrades make it a tough sell for existing Fenix owners
By Matt Kollat Published
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Victorinox gives its iconic Huntsman a golden makeover for 2027, with just 8,888 available worldwideThe Swiss brand celebrates the Year of the Goat with an intricately decorated pocket knife that puts a lucky twist on its classic 16-function design
By Matt Kollat Published
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Cooler king YETI just launched a waterproof jacket with a staggering 40,000mm rating, and that's only the beginningThe outdoor giant's first technical apparel collection takes aim at Arc'teryx and Patagonia with premium waterproof shells, down jackets and merino wool layers
By Matt Kollat Published
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Helly Hansen's "great quality" waterproof jacket that people say "survived an Amazon downpour" is now only £75 at a major UK retailerAmazon has just knocked 22% off the popular Dubliner jacket with dependable waterproof protection
By Matt Kollat Published
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Brooks Cascadia 20 review: Trail running legend finally gets to grips with muddy trailsA Vibram Megagrip outsole is an undeniable upgrade to trail running’s legacy shoe, but buyer beware: this shoe has cut some corners
By Julia Clarke Published
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Ledlenser HF7R Signature RGB Rechargeable Head Torch review: Boss the nightWith a beam to blast away the night in every colour imaginable and solid battery potential, this wearable torch will give your next camp a brilliant boost
By Julia Clarke Published
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Strava just got a major strength training upgrade, and it's starting to look like a proper fitness coaching appThe popular fitness platform is introducing coach-designed strength workouts, live rep tracking and muscle-group visualisation, with even more features on the way
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin should pay attention to Suunto's new titanium sports watch that delivers 40% longer GPS battery life and a clever coaching upgradeThe Race 3S gets a brighter AMOLED display, improved heart rate tracking, 45 hours of dual-band GPS battery life and more
By Matt Kollat Published
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This Swedish outdoor specialist's futuristic new outerwear collection looks straight out of a sci-fi film, but there's serious tech underneathThe Signal introduces innovative materials and serious weather protection in Klattermusen's boldest collection yet
By Matt Kollat Published
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Polartec just reinvented its military-grade insulation after four years of development, and Patagonia is already preparing something specialThe next-gen of Polartec Alpha promises greater durability without sacrificing breathability
By Matt Kollat Published
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Jackery's new portable power stations are dramatically smaller and lighter, but there's another clever upgradeThe Explorer Plus v2 power stations shed up to 33% of their weight while offering expandable battery capacity
By Matt Kollat Published
