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Review: Merrell Thermo Rogue Gore-Tex Boots

Review: Merrell Thermo Rogue Gore-Tex Boots

Greenland proves to be the perfect testing arena for Merrell's winter walking shoes, the Thermo Rogue Mid Gore-Tex Boots, with Vibram Arctic Grip Dura soles. By Daniel Neilson...

Review: LifeStraw Go

Review: LifeStraw Go

Water filtration has changed hugely in the last decade. We've been testing out the LifeStraw Go across the world and here are our thoughts...

Review: adidas Terrex winter 2018 range

Review: adidas Terrex winter 2018 range

On a day of torrential rain in the Peak District, our testers review the new winter trail running range from adidas Terrex, including the Agravic XT GTX shoes ...

Review: Haglöfs V series Raw Anorak

Review: Haglöfs V series Raw Anorak

From the innovation team at Haglöfs is the V series Raw Anorak, a garment unlike any other. We test out the sustainable garment to see how it stands up against a Peak District storm....

Review: Arc’teryx Beta LT

Review: Arc’teryx Beta LT

The Arc'teryx Beta LT waterproof jacket gets a thorough testing on a trip to the wild Highlands. Reviewed by Daniel Neilson. ...

Review: Thule Subterra Range

Review: Thule Subterra Range

Daniel Neilson tests Thule's new Subterra on an 18,000km journey from Wales to California's Death Valley. ...

Review: Grangers Down Care Kit

Review: Grangers Down Care Kit

Daniel Neilson tests out Grangers Wash + Repel Down 2 in 1 in preparation for a very wet visit to the Torridon wilderness. ...

Review: Montane Icarus Flight Jacket

Review: Montane Icarus Flight Jacket

On a trip to Kings Canyon National Park in California, Daniel Neilson is impressed with the new synthetic insulation from PrimaLoft used in the Montane Icarus Flight Jacket...

Review: Millican’s Miles the Duffle 40L

Review: Millican’s Miles the Duffle 40L

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Review: Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Sapphire

Review: Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Sapphire

The Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Sapphire watch combines premium-crafted GPS multisport capabilities, classic smartwatch features, and ultra-rugged construction. Tom Hill tests the smartwatch on a sea-to-summit adventure in Wales....

Wales Proof

Wales Proof

John Summerton takes a first look at the Land Rover Explore phone whilst hiking in the Brecon Beacons, Wales...

Review: Elliot Brown Canford watch

Review: Elliot Brown Canford watch

Elliot Brown makes fine, durable watches for adventurers. We review the Canford on a paddleboarding trip to the north-west coast of Scotland, a place where time twists and turns...

Review: Merrell MQM Flex

Review: Merrell MQM Flex

Jenny Tough and Kelvin Trautman put the Merrell MQM Flex to the test whilst attempting to run the Great Glen Way high route....

Land Rover Explore Outdoor Phone on sale now

Land Rover Explore Outdoor Phone on sale now

Land Rover and Bullitt Group have announced that the Land Rover Explore Outdoor Phone is now available to buy in the UK. It is available in store from retailers including Cotswold Outdoor and Snow + Rock....

Seatrekking

Seatrekking

Seatrekking is a relatively new pastime, often a multi-day exploration of the sea along a coastline and camping on land. To learn more we spoke to Martina Schlüter of ÁETEM, a small company that makes dry bags specifically for sea trekking...

Driving Positive Change.

Driving Positive Change.

Becoming B Corp certified is a very important deal for an apparel company. Here, Finisterre’s founder Tom Kay talks to Sidetrack’s Daniel Neilson about getting the certification and what it means for the future of Finisterre ...

Art of Direction

Art of Direction

Jeremy Collins talks about how climbing has defined his path as an artist, the sources and influences that have shaped his career and life, and the inspiration behind Meridian Line....

She Moves Mountains

She Moves Mountains

The North Face have officially launched 'Move Mountains', a global movement to change the face of exploration by celebrating and sharing the stories of adventurous and courageous female explorers, and by doing so, enabling a new generation of fierce, confident women....

Review: Fjällräven Keb Eco-Shell

Review: Fjällräven Keb Eco-Shell

In a land that can see four seasons in a day, Daniel Neilson tests Swedish brand Fjällräven's environmentally-friendly Keb Eco-Shell jacket against everything the Isle of Skye could throw against it...

Review: Fjällräven’s Kaipak 58

Review: Fjällräven’s Kaipak 58

Across the Isle of Skye's rugged terrain, we test out the men's and women's Kaipak 58 backpack from Swedish brand Fjällräven. ...

Leatherman

Leatherman

When Tim Leatherman was creating the first multi-purpose tool in his workshop in Portland, Oregon, in the 1980s, he would have known that the range of uses for the Leatherman would stretch beyond even what he could imagine....

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