Latest articles by Alex Foxfield
Berghaus MTN Seeker MW Down Hoody review: a performance puffer for technical adventures
Premium yet unfussy, the Berghaus MTN Seeker MW Down Hoody is the perfect lightweight jacket for those serious about their days spent up high
Ergobaby Omni 360 Cotton review: an excellent soft structured carrier for newborns and up
The Ergobaby Omni 360 Cotton is a baby carrier that makes a huge difference during those magical – and at times challenging – first months
Inside an Italian hiking boot factory: we explore Aku’s impressive HQ
We take a tour of premium trekking and mountaineering footwear brand Aku’s Montebelluna factory on the edge of the Italian Dolomites
Little Life Cross Country S4 review: an effective, budget-friendly child carrier
Daughter hops in and I shoulder the Little Life Cross Country S4 to see how this budget child carrier matches up against the competition
How to pitch a tent in the rain: our top tips on wet weather pitching
Our expert tips on how to pitch a tent in the rain, making sure (most of) your stuff stays dry and you keep your fellow campers happy
Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier review: an all-singing, all-dancing carrier
Daughter and I took to the trails with Osprey’s Poco Plus, a feature-rich carrier for hikes with child in tow
Kelty Journey Perfectfit Signature review: a quality child carrier at a great price
I unleash my inner mule, lugging my daughter around in Kelty’s Perfectfit Signature child carrier to see how it fares on the trails
Deuter Kid Comfort Pro review: a luxurious movable throne for the little one
Baby and I ventured out with the Deuter Kid Comfort Pro to see if German engineering is the answer to our father-daughter adventuring needs
Thule Sapling review: a stylish, innovative and award-winning child carrier
We review the Thule Sapling child carrier, with its kid-friendly seating position and safari ready looks
How to care for leather hiking boots: our top tips
We guide you through how to care for leather hiking boots in order to maximize their life on the trail
Merrell Speed Eco Waterproof review: an eco-friendly and stylish hiker
We take to the trails in Merrell’s Speed Eco Waterproof hiking shoe, a great speed hiker and the brand's most sustainable offering to date
Is heel striking bad for you? We delve into the latest research
Is heel striking bad for you? We consider whether heel strikers are more prone to injury and look at how it affects overall running performance
inov-8 Trailfly G 270 V2 review: conquer long distances at speed
An update of a modern classic, we put inov-8’s Trailfly G 270 V2 trail running shoes through their zero-drop paces
Berghaus MTN Guide MW Hoody review: a performance mid layer for the mountains
Berghaus’ award-winning MTN Guide MW Hoody gives you warmth, comfort and function on alpine exploits and expeditions
5 awesome workouts for hikers: get in shape for those hills
We present great workouts for hikers to take the sting out of those long ascents and have you powering on for days.
Snugpak Softie Expansion 5: a plush and gloriously toasty winter sleeping bag
A luxurious feeling synthetic sleeping bag that punches way above its weight considering the price point
Osprey Mutant 52 review: a versatile, mountain-ready backpack
Ain’t no mountain high enough for Osprey’s Mutant 52, a classy alpine pack that’s full of useful features
inov-8 ROCLITE G 315 GTX V2: superb waterproof hybrid running and hiking shoes
We get to grips with inov-8’s latest offering from their long-serving ROCLITE range to see how it copes with the winter trails
Different types of Nikwax: what they do, and what the heck is BaseFresh anyway?
We take a look at the different types of Nikwax, from products for reproofing your waterproofs to caring for your down jackets
Mountain leader Alex Foxfield: the hiking gear I couldn't live without
Mountain Leader and Advnture contributor Alex Foxfield details the five pieces of hiking kit he'd be lost without
The most dangerous hiking trail in the world: knife-edge ridges and vertigo-inducing walkways
What is the most dangerous hiking trail in the world? From razor sharp ridges to chain ladders and rickety walkways we detail the most notorious and nerve-shredding hikes on Earth
Hiker survives icy plunge after falling into Scottish gorge
A lone walker tells of how he survived falling into freezing water at a popular Scottish beauty spot
Wild camping on Dartmoor under threat: England’s last bastion under scrutiny
With a ruling set to be made on wild camping on Dartmoor, we take a look at the issues surrounding wild camping in the UK
