LFTO staff testing hiking daypacks
Best hiking daypacks 2024 | Tested and reviewed

Subbing in a small hiking daypack in place of a bigger rucksack is...

Hiking |

Heading up Cat Bells Lake District
Cat Bells walking route | The Lake District’s favourite mini mountain

Cat Bells is one of the most famous peaks in the Lake District and a favourite...

Routes |

Rab Neutrino 400
Rab Neutrino 400 sleeping bag | Tested and reviewed

Rab’s Neutrino range of down sleeping bags – which are hand-filled in...

Camping |

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12 models of tents from different tent brands
20 best tent brands 2024 | Tested and recommended

There are some people who maintain the only reason to camp or use a tent is to...

Camping |

Nemo Forte 20F hanging over a gate
Nemo Forte 20F Synthetic Sleeping Bag | Tested and reviewed

If you’re looking for a standard mummy-shaped sleeping bag with decent...

Camping |

Closeup of LFTO tester wearing Keen Versacore Speed Shoe
Keen Versacore Speed Shoe | Tested and reviewed

Keen has made a bold claim with its Versacore Speed: it’s a shoe for...

Hiking |

LFTO tester nick scrambling wearing Osprey Talon 22
Osprey Talon 22 hiking backpack | Tested and reviewed

Here’s a challenge. Next time you climb Snowdon, try NOT to spot an Osprey...

Hiking |

feature image of the Salewa Alp Mate 26 hiking backpack
Salewa Alp Mate 26 Backpack | Tested and reviewed

We wouldn’t have batted an eyelid if this Salewa hiking pack was priced £130...

Hiking |

minimalist trail running shoes
Best minimalist trail running shoes 2024 | Tested and reviewed

What makes a great pair of minimalist trail running shoes? With fewer bells and...

Trail Running |

Winter sleeping bag
Best lightweight sleeping bags 2024 | Tested and reviewed

There are many of us keen on a sleeping bag that’s as light as possible. All...

Camping |

Sierra Designs Sleeping Bag on a lake district gate
Sierra Designs Cloud 800 | Tested and reviewed

This sleeping bag is a maverick. It does things differently, adopting an...

Camping |