Latest articles by Alex Foxfield
We head for the beach and the mountains with Trail’s Falcon Padded Camping Chair, an affordable folding throne for camping couples or friends
We click Leki’s Skysolo FX.One Carbon trekking poles into shape and take them on the demanding trails of North Wales
Can Trail’s 45L wheeled cool box hold its own against the likes of Yeti?
We find a perfect summer vacation companion in the Trail Foldable Camping Trolley Cart, a portable cart for pulling gear around
We hit the hills wearing Lowa’s Innovo GTX Lo, a reassuringly rugged and protective hiking shoe suited to technical trails
The Freelight Polartec Power Grid Crew is an ultralight mid-layer with a relaxed fit and an impressive warmth-to-weight ratio
Don't let the rain ruin your plans. Hit the trails and stay dry in the best rain pants available now
We've tested and rated the best binoculars and to bring focus to your wildlife-watching and stargazing
It’s into the mountains with Lowa’s Cevedale Pro GTX Mid – a German mountaineering boot well-suited to alpinism, winter mountaineering and more
We take to the mountains in Cimalp’s Whymper Technical Fleece Jacket: an accomplished hooded mid-layer for serious adventures
66° North’s Ljósufjöll Gore-Tex Shell Jacket is an impressive high-performance waterproof coat with a premium price tag
Our roundup of the best one-person tents details the finest options for lone wilderness adventures
We take a closer look at the benefits, risks and safety rules when firing up a heater to keep warm under canvas
From quick overnighters to extended backcountry trips, a minimalist shelter will keep your load light and your set-up double-quick. But which one to choose? We break down the pros and cons
We delve deeper into the topic of many long debates: what constitutes a mountain? Or when is a land mass a hill and when is it a mountain?
We go nuts about the world’s greatest trad climbers of today, putting their remarkable climbs into context
A cold-weather jacket that shines in freezing rain, keeps you warm on the move and holds its own during all kinds of outdoor adventures
Britain's fly camping epidemic shows no sign of abating as authorities grapple with some people treating the landscape "like a festival site"
After 17 years, we look back at the 2008 K2 disaster, one of the deadliest tragedies in modern mountaineering, which saw 11 climbers killed
Your backcountry adventure will be way more enjoyable if you master the basics of pitching a tent before setting out. Here are our expert tips
Our selection of the best 2-person tents are highly portable and give reliable shelter for your backcountry expeditions
Master the art of building and lighting a fire in the wild with our expert tips. Plus, get to grips with our jargon buster
We head for the hills with Highlander’s Vulkan Mountain Rucksack, a solid all-rounder erupting with mountaineering and winter-ready features
