Mark Mayne
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How long can a solar charger keep you juiced up in the dullest UK weather? I put one to the test
The Jackery Solar Generator 500 claims to be a complete off-grid solution that’ll power your devices wherever you happen to be. Can it deliver?
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GoPro HERO 10 Black vs Insta360 ONE RS: which action cam should you buy?
It's the battle of the action camera titans – the GoPro Hero 10 Black vs Insta360 ONE RS
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GoPro Light Mod review: tiny but powerful
The GoPro Light Mod attaches to your HERO action cam via the Media Mod - or standard GoPro mount - to brighten dull days and indoor footage alike.
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Salomon Predict Hike Mid Gore-Tex walking boot review
The Salomon Predict Hike offers comfort, oodles of energy return and good looks to boot. Here's our review
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Montane Spine jacket review: ultralight and astonishingly breathable
Named after Montane's brutal ultramarathon series, the Montane Spine Jacket has a lot to live up to – how far can it go?
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GoPro Volta review: the king of GoPro grips
When is a GoPro grip not a grip? When it's a camera remote, tripod and battery pack. Here's our GoPro Volta review
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GoPro Media Mod review: a vast improvement in audio capture
The GoPro Media Mod will supercharge your HERO's audio capabilities, so are there any downsides? Here's our review
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Jackery Solar Generator 500 review: power up, any time, anywhere
Charge your devices, run a fridge, or whatever you fancy, it's all possible with the Jackery Solar Generator 500 – at least in theory
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Montane Pac Plus XT waterproof jacket review
Light, packable and well-designed, the Montane Pac Plus XT Waterproof does what it says on the tin. Here's our review
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Arc'teryx Beta waterproof jacket review
Light, packable and breathable, the Arc'teryx Beta waterproof jacket has a lot of plus points straight out of the gate. Here's our review
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Best solar charger 2022: your own portable power station
Pick up one of the best solar chargers to keep your tech juiced up which going off-grid
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Insta360 One RS action camera review: a fiddly-but-fun modular cam with GoPro-beating specs
The Insta360 One RS takes the brand's modular approach and runs with it, to great success
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Insta360 One RS action cam blends GoPro-beating specs with an ultra-fun modular design
Insta360 One RS action cam provides a flexible alternative to GoPro, with swappable lenses and reversible screen
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Danner Free Spirit walking boot review: retro cool and practicality combined
The old-school Danner Free Spirit walking boots will shine in town or on trail. Here's our review
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How to find clean drinking water in the wild: 8 top tips
Tips, tricks and techniques to finding drinking water in the outdoors
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How to purify water in the wild: 6 ways to make water safe to drink
Never be thirsty again with this handy guide to water purification in nearly all outdoor situations
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Best water purifier 2022: clean water, wherever you roam
We round up the best water purifiers to ensure you always have clean water on your adventures
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Akaso Brave 8 action camera review: not the GoPro rival it hopes to be
The Akaso Brave 8 takes on GoPro with specs that match or better the newest HEROs, but is it as good as it seems? Here's our review
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Columbia OutDry Ex Reign waterproof jacket review: an excellent choice for casual city use
Style meets rugged waterproofing technology in the Columbia OutDry ex Reign waterproof jacket. Which will win out?
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Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG walking shoe review: comfy, grounded and cool
The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG is a barefoot-style walking shoe that offers serious comfort plus environmental smarts... but it's not too good at the rough stuff
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Best GoPro alternative 2022: capable action cameras that won't let you down
There are plenty of action cameras out there, but choosing the best GoPro alternative is no easy task – we've done the hard work for you
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Inov-8 ROCFLY G 390 hiking boot review: super materials make super boots
Lashings of wonder-material Graphene in the Inov-8 ROCFLY G 390 hiking boots add up to good news for walkers
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Keen NXIS Evo Mid hiking boot review: big, bad and really rather comfortable
Comfort to the fore with the Keen NXIS Evo Mid Boot. Here's our review of this aggressively styled hiker
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Life jacket FAQ: all your big questions answered
Navigate the high seas of life jacket grades, materials and styles with this handy FAQ to guide you