Latest articles by Craig Taylor
MSR Hubba NX tent review: a high-performing 3-season backpacking tent
The MSR Hubba NX takes things back to basics, and has become incredibly popular worldwide because of it
Icebreaker Merino Blend 200 Realfleece Descender Hoodie review: a hooded running jacket as good as its name is long
The flawlessly designed Icebreaker Merino Blend 200 Realfleece Descender Hoodie is a running jacket that does amazing things – at a price
Forclaz Inflatable Trekking Mattress MT900 review: an incredibly warm sleeping pad at an incredible price
Could this be the best budget Therm-a-Rest alternative for 4-season camping?
Icebreaker 260 ZoneKnit Long Sleeve Half Zip Thermal Top review: a super-warm and cozy base layer for high-intensity activity
The Icebreaker 260 ZoneKnit Long Sleeve Half Zip Thermal Top is hand down the best base layer I’ve ever tested, but it comes at a hefty price
Forclaz Trekking Sleeping Bag MT900 5°C Down: a no-frills down bag that gets the job done at a reasonable price
Warm and lightweight, the Forclaz Trekking Sleeping Bag MT900 5°C Down packs down small in a high quality dry bag
Nordisk Telemark 2.2 LW tent review: if I had to pick one tent to use for the rest of my life, this may be it
The well-designed Nordisk Telemark 2.2 LW is a lightweight four-season, two-person tent that packs away super-small
Fjällräven Abisko Lite 1 tent review: a great choice when you’re looking for that one shelter that can do it all
A near-perfect do-it-all shelter, the Fjällräven Abisko Lite 1 thrives in four-season conditions
The North Face Summit Series Futurefleece hooded jacket review: a stand-out all-rounder for doing it all
Well-designed and ultralight, The North Face Summit Series Futurefleece is a mid layer for keeping warm when weight is of the utmost importance
Sea to Summit Ascent 15°F/-9°C sleeping bag review: is this the first true 3-season+ bag?
The versatile Sea to Summit Ascent is a sleeping bag that stays comfortable in a huge range of temperatures
Sea to Summit Spark SPII -2° sleeping bag review: a minimal bag to keep you warm on fast-and-light adventures
The super-light Sea to Summit Spark SPII is a tiny sleeping bag for fast adventures in warmer climates
Revolution Race Aphex Pro review: a rugged and durable hardshell jacket at a good price
The Revolution Race Aphex Pro is a burly, durable and reliable waterproof jacket that lends itself well to winter hillwalking in cold, wet weather
Mythbusting: should tent pegs really go in at an angle?
Should pegs really go in at a 45° angle? We unpack the biggest myth surrounding pegs with some input from professionals
I got soaked at Decathlon HQ to learn how the French brand tests its tents
Decathlon’s design and testing process involves listening to consumers, extensive prototyping and a lot of water
“Everything else is just a bag!” Zenbivy founder Michael Glavin’s mission to reinvent sleeping outdoors
We catch up with the founder and designer of one of the comfiest sleep systems on the market
What do mountain rescue team members wear on operations?
We take a deep dive into exactly what mountain search and rescue services wear on operations, and look at how it differs from regular hiking kit
MSR Tindheim 2 review: a solid two-person palace for comfortable camping
The MSR Tindheim 2 is one of the most spacious two-person tents I’ve tried so far this year
Can you connect two tents together? And if so, how?
Connecting two tents can maximize liveable space and give you a palace to sleep in – even in the great outdoors. But just how do you go about it?
Revolution Race Nordwand Pro review: well-designed hiking pants at a reasonable price
Water resistant, windproof and a joy to wear, Revolution Race Nordwand Pro hiking pants are excellence at a very reasonable price
Zenbivy Ultralight Bed review: is this the most comfortable sleep system on the market right now?
The Zenbivy Ultralight Bed is an innovative sleep system designed to maximize your comfort on the trail
Robens Pioneer 4EX tent review: an ideal family tent for comfortable nights in the outdoors
Affordable, simple to pitch and offering tons of room for the whole family, the Robens Pioneer 4EX is a great option for group wildcamps or family camping holidays
Can you cook inside a tent safely?
Everything you need to know about cooking safely inside a tent so that you don’t end up with the wrong kind of campfire
What is a trekking pole tent?
Trekking pole tents are quickly becoming one of the most popular styles of camping shelter out there. But what are they? And why should you care?
Types of tent fabric: what to look for in a shelter
A guide to understanding the different types of tent fabrics out there – what are the material benefits?
Scarpa Mescalito TRK Pro GTX review: an ideal hiking boot for true four-season adventures
The all-new Scarpa Mescalito TRK Pro GTX are comfortable, solid, crampon-compatible hiking boots that deliver impressive year-round performance. Could this be the most versatile boot on the market right now?
