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 »Arc’teryx Proton LT Hoody: Better than the Atom?
When I decided to start trekking, one of the main purchases was a new backpack. Its first test would be the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, and it would be a long-term investment for many more treks. Part of Backpacker’s Mentality is to have a rucksack… 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 that… Read More »La Sportiva TX4 GTX Review- The Best Engineered Shoes