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GP Batteries – XPLOR PHR17 review

Although marketed as a lamp for trail running, the new PHR17 has a good feature set for hiking and backpacking. Although GP Batteries claims it weighs 60g, read the small print and you’ll see that…
Black Diamond Astro 300-R review

The Astro 300-R takes an entry-level position in Black Diamond’s new range. It looks like a slimmed-down version of the Storm 500-R
Black Diamond Storm 500-R review

Black Diamond has launched a new range of head lamps for 2022 with better specs and new features. The outgoing Storm 400 was a well-reviewed classic, so I was excited to test the new 500-R
How to be prepared for mountain emergencies

If things go wrong in the mountains, are you fully prepared? Here’s the info you hope never to use, but need to know…
10 tips to be a better backpacker

Expert tentmakers Hilleberg and TGO gear editor Chris Townsend share their top 10 tips for a better backpacking experience.
How to get over your wild camping worries

Five hikers tell us how they confronted their first-time jitters and discovered the joys of sleeping in the wilds.
Route: Highcliff Nab, North York Moors

Ian Battersby finds cheer in the snowy days of winter
The best budget sleeping bags 2025

Good sleeping bags don't have to break the bank. We've tested good value options from the likes of Mountain Equipment, Alpkit and more.
The best backpacking tents 2025

Leading backpacking expert Chris Townsend puts tents to the test, featuring the latest from MSR, Hilleberg, Vaude, Robens and more.
The best sleeping bags 2025

Our team of experts have put 10 of the best sleeping bags in variable conditions. Find out which bag came out on top.
The best GPS watches for hiking 2025

The best GPS watches can aid mountain navigation and help to keep you fit. Alex Roddie tests eight of them.