Latest articles by Craig Taylor
Columbia Oak Harbor II Insulated Jacket review: It won't impress the ultralight crew, but this coat's space age insulation will protect you when conditions turn ugly
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
The best 2-person tents 2025: built for the wilderness with minimal bulk, whether you're backpacking or car camping
Our selection of the best 2-person tents are highly portable and give reliable shelter for your backcountry expeditions
The best 4-season sleeping bags: warm and packable bags for a cozy night's sleep, whatever the weather
Our selection of the best 4-season sleeping bags will keep you safe and toasty while camping, no matter how low the mercury
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 tent review: A supremely liveable solo shelter
Lightweight, spacious and packed with clever features – this is a one-person tent you’ll actually enjoy spending time in
Zenbivy Light Bed review: because why choose between weight and packability?
Zenbivy’s new Light Bed is making backcountry sleep comfortable again.
Helly Hansen Odin Everdown hooded jacket review: game-changing warmth-to-weight
The brand new Helly Hansen Odin Everdown hooded jacket delivers incredible warmth in a jaw-droppingly lightweight package thanks to a major design innovation
The best running jackets 2025: beat the wind and rain on your run with these ultralight offerings
Our selection of the best running jackets are design to protect you from the elements while still packing down to almost nothing
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
The best fleece jackets: mid layers to keep you cozy in the backcountry
We've tested the best fleece jackets to pinpoint the warmest, lightest and most eco-friendly options for your needs
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
