Latest articles by Craig Taylor
The North Face Cat’s Meow Eco Sleeping Bag review: a comfy three-season, synthetic bag with great features
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A near bombproof one-person shelter, the Robens Starlight 1 offers some very impressive features
Why I fell in love with wild camping
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
What we learned when we spent a night on a Welsh summit in Aldi’s Adventuridge tent
