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I'm happy to announce that, after careful consideration, the winner of the 'best running pack' category in our 2026 LFTO Gear Awards is the Osprey Dyna Pro 7.

I’ve been running since I was a child, scampering across my local f...

I’m a long-time fan of Deuter. In my experience over a couple of decades of using their packs, they make solid, confidence-inspiring packs that feel pretty much bombproof on any terrain. And they've always been up there with the best hiking da...

A few minutes after this photo was taken, with the setting sun slipping behind the highest summits in southern Britain, I saw something I’ll never forget. And something that will always remind me why hauling a heavy rucksack full of camping kit up a mountain is so worth it.

As evening light began to wash across the

There’s often a point on most camping trips where a single-burner camping stove starts to feel like a compromise. You’re keeping the pasta warm while the sauce goes cold, or making everyone wait in turn for a brew while the egg...

I’ve been pitching tents in the UK’s hills and mountains long enough to have strong opinions about what makes a good one. Peak height matters as much as floor area. Rectangular footprints beat tapered ones. Metal hardware outlasts plastic. Fast, fuss-free pitching beats clever but complex design. And good condensation management can be the difference between a pleasan...