Matthew Jones
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Danner Trail 2650 Mesh GTX review (100 miles later): reliable on-trail traction
Danner's Trail 2650 hiking shoe is an excellent choice for fast and light hill days or tackling a multitude of marked trails
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Sierra Designs Cloud 800 20 review: cleverly designed zipless sleeping bag
The Sierra Designs 800 20 is all designed to make nights in the great outdoors more comfortable – no zips required!
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX review: 400 miles later, still as agile as on day 1
The La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX is a superb boot for fast and light hiking adventures
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Rab Ionosphere 5 review: plush yet packable camp comfort
The new Rab Ionosphere 5 is a genuine rival to the current leading sleeping mats on the market
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Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 review: uber-light, grippy trail racer
Delivering solid traction in a featherlight package, the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 is a trail shoe that is built for pushing the pace
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Rab Latok Mountain GTX Pro Jacket review: Versatile all-weather hard shell
The Rab Latok Mountain works well for year-round hiking, hillwalking and scrambling
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Lowa Tibet GTX boot review: Honest and reliable workhorse
The Lowa Tibet GTX boot is a classic all-season leather hiking, hillwalking and backpacking boot that works well for year-round use
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Mammut Taiss HS waterproof jacket: a well-rounded mountain shell
A great do-it-all, mountain-ready waterproof jacket with a full complement of technical features and a price tag that undercuts many premium rivals
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Mammut Taiss Light Mid GTX review: featherlight agility
This is a seriously light B2 mountain boot that offers flexibility, feel and precision for technical terrain
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Berghaus Extrem MTN Guide Pro jacket: tough and protective winter-grade shell
A flagship waterproof hard shell from Berghaus’ technical Extrem mountain collection, the MTN Guide Pro jacket is designed for use in tough terrain and demanding conditions
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Arc’teryx Acrux LT GTX hiking boot review: lightweight and precise
A cutting-edge alpine boot that climbs superbly, with plenty of technical feel and precision, whilst also being impressively lightweight
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Helly Hansen LIFA Merino Lightweight Half Zip Baselayer: fast-wicking with versatile warmth and a great fit
This lightweight baselayer for cooler conditions features a two-layer construction combining fast-wicking LIFA fibres with the warmth and versatility of merino wool
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Arc’teryx Rho Hybrid Half Zip Baselayer: versatile, comfortable and effective
The Rho Hybrid is a midweight baselayer that offers versatile warmth for cooler conditions, with clever zoned fabrics to give you the performance benefits of both synthetic fibres and natural merino wool
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