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…

A good day on the hill usually comes down to two things. Reasonable weather and having the right kit.  Unfortunately, we can’t help much with the first one.  What we can help with, though, is making sure you’ve got the right kit once the weather inevitably does what British weather does best.  At Trekitt we spend a lot of…

A good multi-day backpack should disappear into the background once you start walking.  That sounds obvious, but it is surprisingly difficult to get right. A pack can look great on paper, tick every feature box imaginable and still feel uncomfortable after a few hours on the trail. When you are carrying camping kit, extra layers, food and…

If you have been shopping for trail running shoes recently, there is a good chance you have come across the term “supercritical foam” and wondered whether it is a genuine advancement in footwear design or simply the latest industry buzzword.   That is a fair question, because trail running brands are constantly introducing new materials and technologies,…

Choosing the right backpack size for hiking is one of the biggest factors affecting comfort on the trail. Too small and you cannot carry what you need. Too large and your pack becomes heavier and less stable than necessary. This guide explains how to choose the right backpack size for UK day walks, overnight trips…

Choosing the best daypack for hiking is always a balancing act.  Capacity matters, but so does comfort, stability and how a pack carries over a full day on the hill. In the UK especially, where conditions can change quickly and waterproofs, spare layers and extra food are often essential, getting that balance right matters.  In this guide, we…