The Patagonia Men’s Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket is a modern take on the iconic fleece that defined outdoor style in the ‘80s. It’s been a staple of Patagonia’s wardrobe for decades for a reason with its signature retro aesthetic and high-quality materials. This jacket is… Read More »Complete Guide To The Patagonia Classic Retro-X Jacket
For years I was behind the trend of warm-down jackets, until I met the Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket which flipped my opinion. While North Face has made big puffy Down Jackets fashionable, what I needed for mountain adventures and trekking was a warm, lightweight and… Read More »Why Is the Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket Popular Among Hikers?
Camping is one of the best ways to connect with the great outdoors. There is something magical about sleeping under the stars and being exposed to any weather. Camping is very versatile from fun family camping trips to festival goers to backpackers and the hardcore… Read More »The Ultimate Guide to My Camping Packing List
The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 is one of the best lightweight 2-person tents on the market! It’s a full-featured free-standing tent that has amazing spacious volume and strong construction for maximum protection. For every camping adventure, a top-quality tent will make the difference… Read More »Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2- The Best Trekking Tent
The mountain weather is ever changing and unpredictable so having a tried and tested waterproof jacket is a must! The Arc’teryx Beta AR is a high performance, lightweight and packable hard-shell waterproof. It has a Gore-Tex Pro construction to deliver ultimate weather resistance and durability… Read More »Arc’teryx Beta AR: The Best Waterproof Jacket
Every now and again you buy an item that you wonder how you lived before without it. Before my Nepal Trip, I was figuring out the best way to move safely around cities and on days away from the trail. I ideally wanted a small… Read More »Osprey Ultralight Dry Stuff Pack: The Best Compact Backpack
Finding the right balance of jackets for mountain adventures is a difficult task. A waterproof jacket is an essential item of clothing and a warm down jacket helps when the cold weather bites back. But hiking is active and dynamic with different temperatures, weather and… Read More »Top Benefits of the Arc’teryx Proton LT Hoody Reviewed
When I decided to get into trekking one of the main purchases was a new backpack. Its first test would be the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal and be a long-term investment for many more treks. Part of Backpacker’s Mentality is to have a rucksack to… Read More »Osprey Atmos AG 50: The Best Trekking Backpack
For over a decade, my trusted hiking shoes were Merrells which never let me down apart from in the rain. Then I had some Gore-Tex Timberland trail shoes which became my go-to shoes for being lightweight and waterproof. But I needed a high-quality upgrade which… Read More »La Sportiva TX4 GTX Review- The Best Engineered Shoes
Trekking has its own challenges compared to hiking or backpacking. Whereas everything you need for a day hike is necessary for a trek, the opposite is not true. Whilst, some of the gear used for backpacking and hostelling is common, it’s rare you have to… Read More »Ultimate Trekking Kit List: What’s in the Pack?