Keen’s fast and light alternative to the more traditional leather boot. Here’s how we got on with the Targhee Apex waterproof ...

This pack is like a Russian doll. The more you delve into it, the more you find. Trying it out for the first time I was just amazed at all the little details that it has, all of which are there ...

Finding a pair of walking trousers that can cope with Britain’s famously fickle weather without leaving you hot, clammy or constantly stopping to pull waterproof overtrousers on and off is no easy ...

British brand Mountain Equipment has earned a solid reputation for its waterproof clothing, and their pinnacle technical jackets like the Changabang, Tupilak and Lhotse (or women’s Manaslu) shells are ...

Why We Chose The Patagonia R1 TechFace: Great breathability, wind resistant, versatile design As outdoor brands go, Patagonia are one that very rarely disappoint. With the R1 TechFace Hoody, they’ve ...

“The horizon left me feeling totally awestruck. I’ve seen plenty of mountain ranges before, in the Alps, Scotland, Albania, Spain, but I’d never seen such a depth of mountains. Peaks as far as the eye ...

The Forclaz MT100 -5°C Trekking Jacket from Decathlon’s in-house brand is incredibly cheap, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in performance. It’s not a technical alpine jacket by any stretch, but ...

I’m a total sucker for a Keen hiking sandal and the more eye-catching the better. A good few years back, I remember being a big fan of the yellow camo patterned Keen EvoFit One – a marmite shoe if ...

Crampons are some of the most effective tools for moving around the UK’s mountains in winter – because how often do we get deep coatings of soft powder? Windblown snow is the norm, often with a hard, ...

Fleeces used to be preserve of geeky ramblers and bird-watching dads – the very opposite of cool. But in recent years the humble fleece has become on-trend, with heritage styles, colour-blocking and ...