Gear

NEMO’s Endless Promise

NEMO’s Endless Promise

An interview with NEMO Equipment’s CEO and Founder, Cam Brensinger, about Endless Promise, a circular collection designed to keep products out of landfill and on the trails. ...

Mountain Values

Mountain Values

On a hike through the Contamines Montjoie region of the French Alps, Mark Bullock learns about how Columbia’s values shape the brand’s presence in the outdoors. ...

Protecting the Outdoors Through Passion and Artistry

Protecting the Outdoors Through Passion and Artistry

In the heart of Picture Organic Clothing lies a commitment to the outdoors, a mission encapsulated in their mantra: ‘Ride. Share. Protect.’...

In the Footsteps of Pioneers

In the Footsteps of Pioneers

Walking in the footsteps of pioneers, John Summerton learns about how AKU’s passion is not merely in making mountain footwear – it’s about making connections. ...

Klättermusen x Britta Marakatt-Labba

Klättermusen x Britta Marakatt-Labba

Klättermusen launches first-ever brand collaboration in partnership with Swedish textile artist Britta Marakatt-Labba ...

Redefining Water Filtration

Redefining Water Filtration

Climate Neutral B Corp Certified LifeStraw's Chief Brand Officer Tara Lundy shares the story behind the innovative mesh filters that ensure millions have access to safe drinking water worldwide. ...

Timeless, Reliable, Craftsmanship

Timeless, Reliable, Craftsmanship

An interview with Blundstone Joint CEO Adam Blake about the brand's rich heritage, commitment to sustainability, and the enduring appeal of their iconic boots....

Nature Inspired Design

Nature Inspired Design

An interview with Lizard’s Product Manager Peter Cable about designing high-performance sandals for big adventures on mixed terrain....

Anywhere All Conditions

Anywhere All Conditions

An interview with Gill’s Product Development Director Matt Clark and Marketing Director Sally Streeting about how the brand prioritises performance, safety, and durability to withstand some of the toughest, remote, and extreme on the planet....

Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy

Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy

Arc’teryx is innovating to create the future of technical women’s outdoor gear. ...

The Bigger Picture

The Bigger Picture

Picture launches its first circular programme with garments made from 60 per cent fabric scraps and 40 per cent used clothing to reduce carbon emissions by 65 per cent by 2030. ...

Extrem is Back

Extrem is Back

On a winter climb in the Scottish Highlands, we explore the meaning of good style in mountaineering – and take a look at the new equipment from Berghaus Extrem....

Beyond Performance

Beyond Performance

Stories Behind the Gear: Moncler Grenoble // A balance of creativity, quality and passion...

SunGod X POW Goggles

SunGod X POW Goggles

SunGod and Protect Our Winters UK partner to launch Limited Edition snow goggles to tackle climate change head-on. ...

Attitudes and Altitude: Gear Guide for Alpine Fastpacking

Attitudes and Altitude: Gear Guide for Alpine Fastpacking

Keen to head higher and faster in Alpine mountain ranges? Alex Roddie takes us through the gear he selected for fastpacking 900km across the Alps. ...

Attitudes and Altitude: Gear Review

Attitudes and Altitude: Gear Review

In summer 2022, Alex Roddie set out on a fastpacking journey across the Italian and Swiss Alps. Here's a look at some of the gear he relied on. ...

Riding The Waves

Riding The Waves

An interview with Otter Surfboards founder, James Otter, about marrying his passion for surfing and woodwork to make surfboards for people and the planet....

Up River

Up River

An interview with photographer, filmmaker, and fly fisher Patrick Tillard in partnership with Columbia...

For Work And Wilderness

For Work And Wilderness

An interview with Ovano co-founder Josh Orchard about his two-year journey to handcraft functional van units for work and adventure. ...

Ride. Protect. Share.

Ride. Protect. Share.

An interview with Picture Co-Founder Julien Durant about building an all-season and sustainable outdoor brand. ...

Review: Craghoppers Hanson Jacket

Review: Craghoppers Hanson Jacket

Welcome the winter with this cosy unisex waterproof and insulated jacket. ...

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