Craig TaylorSocial Links Navigation Grid List Latest articles by Craig Taylor OEX Leviathan EV 900 sleeping bag review: impressively low comfort rating at an impressively low price By Craig Taylor published 28 February 23 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 21 February 23 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 20 February 23 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 20 February 23 A near bombproof one-person shelter, the Robens Starlight 1 offers some very impressive features The best 4-season sleeping bags 2023: snug sleeping bags for all-year camping By Craig Taylor published 27 January 23 Our breakdown of the best 4-season sleeping bags to keep you safe and cozy while camping, no matter how cold it gets Why I fell in love with wild camping By Craig Taylor published 16 January 23 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 22 December 22 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 13 December 22 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 25 November 22 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 24 November 22 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 4 November 22 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 27 October 22 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 27 October 22 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 22 October 22 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 20 September 22 What we learned when we spent a night on a Welsh summit in Aldi’s Adventuridge tent My Favourite Run: the Long Mynd Loop By Craig Taylor published 2 August 22 A circular run over the Shropshire Hills’ most famous Marilyn that’s perfect for newbies and pros alike Cheap dispersed camping gear – the best set-up for under $300 By Craig Taylor last updated 4 July 22 Heading out for your first night under the stars? Make it both comfortable and affordable with this cheap dispersed camping gear list My Favourite Hike: the Big Beacons Horseshoe By Craig Taylor published 23 June 22 With waterfalls, epic climbs and stunning views, this route shows off the beauty of the Welsh landscape Camping for beginners: an introduction to spending nights under canvas By Craig Taylor last updated 9 May 22 Find out everything you need to know about in this definitive guide to camping for beginners The best brands of tents you need to know By Craig Taylor published 2 May 22 A guide to the best brands of tents on the market right now, so you know who to visit for your next big purchase What is a trailer tent? Your guide to tents on wheels By Craig Taylor published 28 April 22 What is a trailer tent? 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OEX Leviathan EV 900 sleeping bag review: impressively low comfort rating at an impressively low price By Craig Taylor published 28 February 23 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 21 February 23 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 20 February 23 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 20 February 23 A near bombproof one-person shelter, the Robens Starlight 1 offers some very impressive features
The best 4-season sleeping bags 2023: snug sleeping bags for all-year camping By Craig Taylor published 27 January 23 Our breakdown of the best 4-season sleeping bags to keep you safe and cozy while camping, no matter how cold it gets
Why I fell in love with wild camping By Craig Taylor published 16 January 23 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 22 December 22 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 13 December 22 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 25 November 22 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 24 November 22 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 4 November 22 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 27 October 22 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 27 October 22 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 22 October 22 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 20 September 22 What we learned when we spent a night on a Welsh summit in Aldi’s Adventuridge tent
My Favourite Run: the Long Mynd Loop By Craig Taylor published 2 August 22 A circular run over the Shropshire Hills’ most famous Marilyn that’s perfect for newbies and pros alike
Cheap dispersed camping gear – the best set-up for under $300 By Craig Taylor last updated 4 July 22 Heading out for your first night under the stars? Make it both comfortable and affordable with this cheap dispersed camping gear list
My Favourite Hike: the Big Beacons Horseshoe By Craig Taylor published 23 June 22 With waterfalls, epic climbs and stunning views, this route shows off the beauty of the Welsh landscape
Camping for beginners: an introduction to spending nights under canvas By Craig Taylor last updated 9 May 22 Find out everything you need to know about in this definitive guide to camping for beginners
The best brands of tents you need to know By Craig Taylor published 2 May 22 A guide to the best brands of tents on the market right now, so you know who to visit for your next big purchase
What is a trailer tent? Your guide to tents on wheels By Craig Taylor published 28 April 22 What is a trailer tent? We explain the main benefits of these towable shelters, and explain how you can use them to increase comfort levels while camping
