
Matthew Jones
An outdoors writer and editor, Matt Jones has been testing kit in the field for nearly a decade. Having worked for both the Ramblers and the Scouts, he knows one or two things about walking and camping, and loves all things adventure, particularly long-distance backpacking, wild camping and climbing mountains – especially in Wales. He’s based in Snowdonia and last year thru-hiked the Cambrian Way, which runs for 298 miles from Cardiff to Conwy, with a total ascent of 73,700 feet – that’s nearly 2½ times the height of Everest. Follow Matt on Instagram and Twitter.
Latest articles by Matthew Jones

Klattermusen Bore 2.0 down jacket review: made to the highest environmental standards
By Matthew Jones published
Premium goose down and box-wall construction make the Klattermusen Bore 2.0 down jacket a hyper-warm outer layer for the coldest conditions

Páramo Torres Activo puffer jacket review: will look after you in all weathers
By Matthew Jones published
The versatile Páramo Torres Activo puffer jacket has a multitude of uses, from light belay jacket to cosy camping layer

Patagonia Nano Puff PURE jacket: a high-performance all-rounder with green credentials
By Matthew Jones published
The archetypal synthetic ‘puffy’, Patagonia Nano Puff PURE jacket is a versatile jacket that’ll happily take you from pub to peak

Deuter Exosphere -10 sleeping bag review: roomier than it looks
By Matthew Jones last updated
The Deuter Exosphere -10 sleeping bag is a cosy synthetic three-season bag with extra fill in the footbox to keep toes toasty, plus water-resistant zones at each end to fend off damp tent walls

Sea to Summit Traverse Tv III sleeping bag review: an eminently practical bag for varied conditions
By Matthew Jones last updated
The Sea to Summit Traverse Tv III is a hard-wearing and versatile synthetic bag that makes a practical camp companion whether you’re sleeping out in high summer or the chilly shoulder seasons

Thermarest Hyperion 32F/0C sleeping bag review: positively luxurious
By Matthew Jones last updated
The Thermarest Hyperion 32F/0C sleeping bag is a featherweight champ that offers exceptional warmth for weight and plush spring-through-summer comfort in a minuscule package

Arc’teryx Cerium SL Hoody down jacket review: a lightweight and exceptionally warm pullover
By Matthew Jones published
The Arc’teryx Cerium SL Hoody is a superlight, highly packable 850FP down jacket that performs as a mid layer or standalone piece

Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody puffer jacket review: a snug mid layer with excellent articulation
By Matthew Jones published
The Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody is a great all-day midlayer for winter pursuits that will keep you warm without getting sweaty thanks to its hybrid construction and versatile insulation

Jöttnar Fenrir down jacket review: brilliant for hiking, hillwalking and mountain pursuits
By Matthew Jones published
Competitive warmth-for-weight and a superb, tailored fit make the Jöttnar Fenrir down jacket a highly efficient throw-on layer for winter summit trips and chilly wild camps alike

Rab Microlight Alpine down jacket review: in many ways the definitive multi-purpose lightweight jacket
By Matthew Jones last updated
The Rab Microlight Alpine down jacket is a comfortable and versatile midrange 700FP down garment with great environmental credentials that is a great choice for use in damp weather

Picture Takashima puffer jacket review: a great mid layer that looks the business
By Matthew Jones published
The Picture Takashima puffer jacket is a lightly insulated synthetic hybrid midlayer built for core warmth

Helly Hansen Odin Lifaloft hybrid down jacket review: genuinely groundbreaking
By Matthew Jones last updated
The Helly Hansen Odin Lifaloft hybrid down jacket employs zoned baffles of 800FP down and synthetic Lifaloft fill, with a clever offset construction designed to eliminate cold spots

Berghaus Ramche Micro Reflect down jacket review: offers truly impressive warmth
By Matthew Jones last updated
The Berghaus Ramche Micro Reflect down jacket that punches way above its weight when it comes to warmth, thanks to its clever body-mapped design combined with innovative fabrics and technologies

Sierra Designs Granby Insulated sleeping pad review: comfortable and lightweight
By Matthew Jones last updated
The Sierra Designs Granby Insulated sleeping pad is a versatile and practical mat with a brilliant baffle design that adds to comfort levels

Vango Aotrom sleeping pad review: perfect for beginner backpackers or DofE expeditions
By Matthew Jones last updated
Vango Aotrom sleeping pad is a super-lightweight, easy-to-stash mat for overnight adventures in the summer months

Mountain Equipment Firefly sleeping bag review: a cosy companion for wild camping and backpacking
By Matthew Jones last updated
The Mountain Equipment Firefly sleeping bag is a technically advanced two-season bag that delivers welcome warmth, however high you camp

Sierra Designs Cloud 800 35F sleeping bag review: comfortable and well insulated
By Matthew Jones last updated
The Sierra Designs Cloud 800 35F sleeping bag is an innovative and versatile zipperless sleeping bag that offers luxurious comfort and delivers excellent warmth for weight

Kelty Cosmic SI Mummy sleeping pad review: a robust, do-it-all sleeping mat
By Matthew Jones last updated
The Kelty Cosmic SI Mummy sleeping pad is a well-priced and versatile self-inflating mat suitable for multiple adventures

Thermarest Z-lite Sol sleeping pad review: practical and versatile
By Matthew Jones last updated
The Thermarest Z-lite Sol sleeping pad is a supremely robust and practical smart foam mat that will provide a level of comfort wherever you lay your head

Robens Trailguard 50 sleeping pad review: a first-rate self-inflating sleeping mat
By Matthew Jones last updated
The Robens Trailguard 50 sleeping pad is a competitively priced and very warm self-inflating mat for all conditions

Thermarest NeoAir Uberlite sleeping pad review: a featherweight wonder
By Matthew Jones last updated
The Thermarest NeoAir Uberlite sleeping pad is an ultralight mat that is perfect for gram-counting backpackers

Mountain Hardwear Phantom 0/-18 sleeping bag review: a winner for winter
By Matthew Jones last updated
Not yet ratedThe Mountain Hardwear Phantom 0/-18 sleeping bag is a seriously warm four-season bag that can only be bested by specialist brands producing kit for polar expeditions and high-altitude mountaineers

Snugpak Softie 3 Solstice sleeping bag review: no-nonsense and hard-wearing
By Matthew Jones last updated
The Snugpak Softie 3 Solstice sleeping bag is a tough and robust military-derived bag that can be used and abused on weekend summer camps, backpacking jaunts or stealthy bivvies
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