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Here’s something many people don’t know: merino wool can absorb around 30% of its own weight in moisture before it even feels damp. That’s one of the reasons it stays comfortable through changing weather and long days on the trail, helping you feel drier while naturally regulating your body temperature.  It’s no surprise merino has…

Best Sleeping Mats for Camping & Backpacking (2026) Whether you’re heading off on your first camping trip, planning a multi-day backpacking adventure or spending a night wild camping in the Bannau Brycheiniog, a good sleeping mat can make all the difference between waking up refreshed or counting the hours until sunrise.  While sleeping bags often…

Whether you’re heading out for a gentle countryside walk, tackling a full day in the mountains or embarking on a multi day backpacking trip, having the right kit can make all the difference. Summer hiking in the UK brings its own challenges. One minute you’re enjoying warm sunshine, the next you’re reaching for a waterproof as the weather changes without warning.  Rab has built a…

Fastpacking sits somewhere between trail running, hiking and backpacking. It combines the freedom of carrying everything you need for multiple days with the speed and efficiency of moving quickly through the landscape.  As more hikers, trail runners and adventure travellers look to cover longer distances with less weight, fastpacking has become one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities.…

British summer hiking is a bit of a gamble. One minute you’re wondering whether you should’ve packed a waterproof (you always should!), and the next you’re desperately searching for the only patch of shade on an otherwise treeless hillside while questioning every life decision that brought you there.  Longer daylight hours, drier trails and clearer mountain views make summer one of the…

Trail running is one of the most rewarding ways to explore the outdoors, combining fitness, adventure and freedom in a way few sports can match. But with so many shoes, vests, waterproofs, hydration systems and accessories available, knowing what you actually need can be surprisingly confusing.  Whether you’re heading out for your first woodland run, training for a trail marathon or planning mountain…

A good hiking boot should give you confidence when the weather turns, the trail becomes rough, and the miles start adding up.  That sounds simple enough, but finding the right boot for UK conditions can be surprisingly difficult. The perfect boot for dry summer trails in southern Europe may feel completely out of its depth on a…