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Trump’s tariffs mean your outdoor gear is about to get more expensive – here’s what you could pay more for and why store discounts may disappear
By Charlie Lyon published
Many of the new duties are on hold for the moment, but outdoors business experts say the price of your kit will rise, and may have already

These 7 outdoor fitness trends will be everywhere in 2025 – here's the gear you need to get started
By Julia Clarke published
From run club to cold plunging, experts predicts these 7 outdoor fitness trends are on the rise, and only getting more popular in the New Year

Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 70L review: the brand’s classic gear hauler is as sustainable as ever
By Alex Foxfield published
I embrace my inner mule, lugging kit around in Patagonia’s Black Hole 70L Duffel, a hard-as-nails carry sack made from recycled polyester

Worth the weight – 4 times ultralight hiking gear might be a false economy for your adventures
By Julia Clarke published
We speak to an outdoors expert about when to choose “mountain-right” gear instead of ultralight gear

Do you really need to buy gender-specific outdoor gear for the best performance?
By Julia Clarke published
We speak to an outdoor gear expert to find out when it’s worth shopping for gender-specific gear, and when unisex kit will work just as well

Good news for conscious adventurers in the UK – Trekkit has launched a rental service for outdoor gear
By Charlie Lyon published
As well as contributing to the circular economy, the new scheme will help you spend more wisely, acting as a ‘try before you buy’ service for premium equipment

Inspired by nature – 6 times biomimicry has transformed outdoor gear
By Julia Clarke published
We look to nature to help us better cope with whatever it hurls at us

Patagonia vs Columbia: which US brand is the best?
By Alex Foxfield last updated
It’s Patagonia vs Columbia: we put the two American outdoor behemoths up against each other, taking a look at their origins, kit and ethos
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