Latest articles by Craig Taylor
Big Agnes Anthracite 20° sleeping bag review: cozy, comfortable and warm in temperatures down to zero
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
Big Agnes Zoom UL Insulated sleeping pad review: a comfortable, lightweight pad with an impressive R-value
The Big Agnes Zoom UL Insulated is a luxuriously comfortable sleeping pad that will keep you warm down to freezing temperatures
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 and Grill review: a great option for home barbecues or for using as a fire pit
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 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
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
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
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
My Favourite Run: the Long Mynd Loop
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
Heading out for your first night under the stars? Make it both comfortable and affordable with this cheap dispersed camping gear list
