Latest articles by Craig Taylor
The versatile Nortent Bivuakk is a tarp-style shelter that works well in a variety of different configurations and environments.
Easy to pitch and simple to carry the Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3 is a great-looking three-person, three-season backpacking tent that ticks a lot of boxes
Looking to save money on your next tent? Here’s what you need to be aware of if you’re shopping on a budget
Sleeping bag liners can provide extra comfort, keep your bag clean and give your sleep system a helpful boost in the heat department. Here’s how to use them
If you’ve ever tried to share a two-person tent with someone else, you know it’s a struggle. So how much space do you actually get in an average two-person tent?
A straightforward backpacking shelter, the Mountain Warehouse Backpacker Lightweight 2 Man Tent comes with some great features for the price
A very well-thought-out four-season shelter, the Nortent Vern 1 delivers impeccable performance in a huge range of challenging conditions
A down-filled four-season sleeping bag, the OEX Leviathan EV 900 promises big things for a comparably low price tag
The art of not-so-fastpacking, or all of the things I wish I’d known before I committed to running a silly distance with my usual hiking setup on my back
The lightweight, easy-to-pitch and surprisingly rugged Robens Chaser 1 lends itself to a variety of different sports and adventures
Easy to pitch and roomy the Forclaz MT900 Minimal Editions trekking pole tarp tent performs way better than you’d expect – especially considering its ultra-low price
The cleverly designed Big Agnes Three Wire Hooped Bivy performs well in a range of conditions while packing down to an incredibly small size
The Big Agnes Anthracite 20° sleeping bag is a super-cozy and soft synthetic three season bag that’s easy to carry, a joy to sleep in and keeps you toasty
The Big Agnes Zoom UL Insulated is a luxuriously comfortable sleeping pad that will keep you warm down to freezing temperatures
The Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 is a sleek-looking, functional fire pit that can be set down and fired up in an instant, as long as you’re strong enough to carry it
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 super-lightweight The North Face Summit Superior FutureLight is a packable running jacket offering excellent breathability and protection from the elements
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
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
Simple yet reliable, the Forclaz MT500 – Decathlon’s budget backpacking tent – outperforms all expectations and offers incredible value for money
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 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
A near bombproof one-person shelter, the Robens Starlight 1 offers some very impressive features
