Spotlight

You need, need, need to wash your waterproof jacket. Did we mention that you need to? Look after your kit and it’ll look after you! The most import...

Autumn's rolling in. So are the cloudier days, and the low sun. We spoke to experts - Trev and Dave from Edale Mountain Rescue Team - about how to ...

This is a blog by Alpkiteer, Steph Wetherell. She is also the co-founder of Every Body Outdoors, a movement "fighting for clothing, gear and repre...

Head torches aren’t just for emergency back-up, they’re the enablers of Alpine starts, eerie night rides and thrilling moonlit trail runs.  We’ve d...

Seriously tough legwear for serious fun. Our range of shorts and trousers covers walking, climbing, running and riding, for both men and women. The...

If you don’t know your Filoment from your Fantom, then fear not. We’ve put together a brief AlpDictionary of our nine insulating outer layers so yo...

Too many tees. Too, too many tees. With so many ‘technical tees’ out there, each claiming to be more technically advanced than the next, it's tough...

Big backpacks and small ones. Feature full and stripped back. Packs to run, hike, climb, camp and cycle.  We try to design our rucksacks to have wo...

We've been swimming outdoors since before we can remember. Delighting in a dip when hiking in the Welsh hills; being drawn to nearby rivers and str...

Buying a waterproof can feel like learning a new language! But knowing how breathable waterproof fabrics work can help you decide which one to buy ...

Working out what to take and where to pack it results in a far more enjoyable trip. Your bag's comfy. Your waterproofs are within reach. Time to en...

There are multiple factors which determine what size rucksack you need: length of activity, type of activity, weather conditions, the amount of saf...