
Craig Taylor
Growing up just south of the glorious Brecon Beacons National Park, Craig spent his childhood walking uphill. As he got older, the hills got bigger, and his passion for spending quality time in the great outdoors only grew - falling in love with wild camping, long-distance hiking, bikepacking and fastpacking. Having recently returned to the UK after almost a decade in Germany, he now focuses on regular micro-adventures in nearby Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons, as well as frequent trips to the Alps and beyond. You can follow his adventures over on komoot, or visit www.craigtaylor.co for more info.
Latest articles by Craig Taylor

The North Face Cat’s Meow Eco Sleeping Bag review: a comfy three-season, synthetic bag with great features
By Craig Taylor published
The North Face Cat’s Meow Eco Sleeping Bag is a durable three-season synthetic cocoon that promises to keep you warm down to freezing

The North Face Summit Superior FutureLight trail running jacket review: a formidable, packable waterproof
By Craig Taylor published
The super-lightweight The North Face Summit Superior FutureLight is a packable running jacket offering excellent breathability and protection from the elements

The North Face Trail Lite 2-Person Tent review: lightweight, hassle-free and sturdy
By Craig Taylor published
Versatile and spacious, The North Face Trail Lite 2-Person Tent comes with some well-thought-out features and performs well in a range of conditions

Nortent Vern 1 four-season tent review: really tough but surprisingly lightweight
By Craig Taylor published
A very well-thought-out four-season shelter, the Nortent Vern 1 delivers impeccable performance in a huge range of conditions

Mountain Warehouse Backpacker Lightweight 2 Man Tent review: a reliable, durable, budget-friendly shelter
By Craig Taylor published
A straightforward backpacking shelter, the Mountain Warehouse Backpacker Lightweight 2 Man Tent comes with some great features for the price

Deuter Guide 44+8 mountaineering pack review: a masterpiece of minimalism, superlight but superstrong
By Craig Taylor published
The Deuter Guide 44+8 is the even lighter, even more comfortable 2023 version of Deuter’s well-respected backpack for Alpine mountaineers and hill walkers

Forclaz MT500 two-person tent review: a versatile trekking dome that punches above its price
By Craig Taylor published
Simple yet reliable, the Forclaz MT500 – Decathlon’s budget backpacking tent – outperforms all expectations and offers incredible value for money

Deuter Ascender 7 trail running pack review: well designed and reasonably priced
By Craig Taylor published
The Deuter Ascender 7 and 13 are the German brand’s first foray into lightweight trail running packs, and it delivers in all the ways you’d expect

The best 4-season sleeping bags 2023: cozy bags for year round camping
By Craig Taylor last updated
Our selection of the best 4-season sleeping bags will keep you safe and toasty while camping, no matter how low the mercury

OEX Leviathan EV 900 sleeping bag review: impressively low comfort rating at an impressively low price
By Craig Taylor published
A down-filled four-season sleeping bag, the OEX Leviathan EV 900 promises big things for a comparably low price tag

Hilleberg Akto review: a lightweight, classic four-season tent that’s rugged and versatile
By Craig Taylor published
The Hilleberg Akto is multi-award winning, oft-imitated tunnel tent that’s been a staple of the all-weather wild camping community for over 20 years

The best four-season tents 2023: backpacking shelters to protect you all year
By Craig Taylor published
Committed campers need a four-season tent designed and built to cope with any conditions. Here’s our roundup of the best available right now

Robens Starlight 1 four-season tent review: a lightweight but resilient year-round shelter for solo campers
By Craig Taylor published
A near bombproof one-person shelter, the Robens Starlight 1 offers some very impressive features

Why I fell in love with wild camping
By Craig Taylor published
For Craig Taylor, wild camping is a lifelong passion that has created a special, personal connection to the great outdoors

I pitched a budget Decathlon tent in the snow overnight and survived
By Craig Taylor published
I took the Forclaz MT500 out in the depths of winter to see how far you can push this budget three-season trekking tent

Tent alternatives: 6 different ways to sleep outside on your next camp
By Craig Taylor last updated
Camping isn’t just about nights under canvas. Here are 6 tent alternatives you could try

Quechua MH100 Fresh&Black review: a spacious budget tent for the not-too-adventurous
By Craig Taylor published
The Quechua MH100 Fresh&Black is one of Decathlon’s flagship budget tents and it comes with a series of interesting features

I pushed budget Decathlon camping gear to its limits – and it was a disaster
By Craig Taylor last updated
How far can you push three-season budget camping from Decathlon? To find out, we put a budget tent, sleeping bag and mattress to the test in some truly miserable weather

Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4-Zip Fleece review: versatile, very warm and long-lasting
By Craig Taylor published
The Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4-Zip Fleece is a durable “do anything” pullover that’s functional, popular and as likely to be seen in the boardroom as on the trail

Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 backpacking tent review: packs down to a tiny size but is surprisingly rugged too
By Craig Taylor published
The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 is a multi-award-winning ultralight shelter that’s popular for a host of reasons

Patagonia Men’s Triolet Alpine Mountaineering Hardshell review: a rugged and reliable multitasking waterproof
By Craig Taylor published
Rugged and practically indestructible, the Patagonia Men’s Triolet is a versatile hardshell that cuts out wind, rain and snow

Patagonia Men’s Hi-Loft Down Hoody review: a versatile jacket for all seasons
By Craig Taylor published
Warm and lofty, the Patagonia Men’s Hi-Loft Down Hoody is great for both backcountry adventures and inner-city escapades

A night up a mountain in a tent from Aldi: did our budget shelter survive?
By Craig Taylor last updated
What we learned when we spent a night on a Welsh summit in Aldi’s Adventuridge tent
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