For years, Merrell has been the sensible older uncle of the hiking world. The brand is reliable, unflashy and just fine with that. The Moab, their flagship hiking shoe, became a shorthand for ...

In the secret heart of the Cairngorms, the Devil lures you into his domain. Unseen by most visitors to the National Park, the arrowhead peak of The Devil’s Point is the most fascinating peak in the ...

Due to easy access from Scotland’s Central Belt, combined with an outstanding array of mountains and walking, it’s no surprise that the Arrochar Alps are incredibly popular. Yet to attain its true ...

The highest mountains in the world have a unique allure. A journey just to catch glimpses of these mysterious, remote, savage giants is the trip of a lifetime for many and, for mountaineers, they’re ...

California-based Sierra Designs has been producing outdoor gear since 1965, though it’s fair to say the brand has had its ups and downs in that time. Over the past few years or so, however, it’s been ...

As indicated by the XL in the title, the Savannah 600XL from Scottish camping gear stalwarts Vango is a palatial family tent. Featuring three bedrooms, a vast main living space and a spacious awning ...

Hikers and campers will probably be familiar with (or at least aware of) Jetboil’s personal cooking system (PCS) stoves. Well, with a 1.8-litre capacity mug, the SuMo turns the concept into a group ...

A super-lightweight yet comfortable to carry and ruggedly robust backpack is the holy grail for hikers. Does the Simond MT900 Ultralight 50L mean the search is over? You can be forgiven if you're not ...

They're where we get our inspiration, drive, and imagination. The best trail running books will push you out of the pages and onto the trails with awe-inspiring stories, training advice, and topics ...

There’s a moment on almost every big hiking day when you look up at the size of the hill ahead of you and wonder if you'll make it. Legs feel heavy, breathing gets loud and somehow the summit looks no ...

It’s all too easy to put things off in life, and I don’t just mean the washing up. Walks you want to do can get postponed, even when you’re desperate to see that view or climb that hill. It’ll still ...

Good hiking boots can be painfully expensive, but there are still some genuine bargains to be found if you know where to look. While premium brands often charge well over £150 for technical mountain ...