Backpacking

A great solution for consuming hot drinks while camping. The HotLips are simple, lightweight silicone protectors for the rims of your single wall titanium cup.  Snow Peak says Designed in the USA and made of heat-safe silicone, the Hot Lips are…

The Nemo Tensor All-Season sleeping pad is designed for all seasons, featuring a 3 ½ inches (8.9cm) thickness with a dimpled sleep surface using Nemo's 'Spaceframe' baffle construction. Nemo says:  Improving on our best-selling original..…

MSR's Alpine Chef's knife follows the success of their Alpine Kitchen knife but is on a bigger and better scale. MSR says: Our Alpine Chef’s Knife features a 6.5-inch modified Santoku design that excels at bigger chopping and slicing tasks, w…

The Nemo Tensor All-Season sleeping pad is designed for all seasons, featuring a 3 ½ inches (8.9cm) thickness with a dimpled sleep surface using Nemo's 'Spaceframe' baffle construction. Nemo says:  Improving on our best-selling original..…

The Sea to Summit Delta Long Handled Spoon is very light and the long handle allows you to eat easily out of tall, narrow pots or straight out of 'boil in the bag' meals.   Sea to Summit says Our Delta Spoon has been stretched to a longer.…

The Nemo Tensor All-Season sleeping pad is designed for all seasons, featuring a 3 ½ inches (8.9cm) thickness with a dimpled sleep surface using Nemo's 'Spaceframe' baffle construction. Nemo says:  Improving on our best-selling original..…

The Titanium Trek Bowl focuses on providing excellent performance at the lightest weight and the highest quality. This is a great piece of kit for your lightweight camp kitchen set up. Snow Peak says: The Titanium Trek Bowl was made in Japan using a…

MSR's Alpine Kitchen Knife is the perfect knife to prep your camping meals as its tough, lightweight, sharp but most importantly safe. MSR says:  Our Alpine Kitchen Knife is made from hardened stainless steel and its 4.5" Santoku-styled blade..…

The GSI Outdoor Salt and Pepper Shaker is perfect for gourmet backpackers and campers to add a little flavour into your meals. GSI Outdoors says:  Durable classic, ultra-compact camp necessity has double waterproof compartments and removable scr…

A solution to the age-old problem, how can I have toast in the backcountry? Primus says:  Collapsible toaster in stainless steel. The mesh net evenly distributes the heat over the bread slices. Should only be used with a gas stove. Our Verdict …

A stylish, versatile, lightweight rucksack that’s perfect for day hikes but equally at home on the commute. Fjallraven says:  The Abisko Hike Foldsack is a versatile and lightweight 25L backpack, perfect for dayhikes and travelling. Made …

A lightweight and warm 3-season mat that incorporates an aluminium reflective coating reflects your body heat back at you. Vango says:  The Vango Aotrom Thermo trek sleeping mat has advanced warmth properties as it features our new ThermoFlex&r…

The Clip Flashlight is a two man tent tunnel tent design with loads of space. The large vestibule is a stand out feature and it works brilliantly in changeable British conditions, and all at great value for money.  Sierra Designs says The Clip.…

A lightweight, compact spatula that is a good addition to any camp kitchen. Simple but effective, this is a great piece of kit for anyone who enjoys cooking real meals while camping. Snow Peak says A remix on the traditional cooking spatula makes fo…

This stainless steel kettle is a hard working, durable piece of kit that is designed to be lightweight, compact and easy to use. A great addition to any camp set up for tea and coffee lovers. Snow Peak says Made of polished stainless steel, Kettle N…

For anyone after a classic camp cutlery combination rather than settling for a spork this lightweight, durable and practical titanium set is definitely a top option. Snow Peak says Dine like royalty in the backcountry with this titanium fork and spo…

A modern classic. This titanium Spork is lightweight, durable and practical. What more do you need from your camp cutlery? Snow Peak says A Snow Peak staple, the lightweight and durable Titanium Spork is the ultimate backpacking utensil. Pair the...

Big Agnes have updated their hugely popular Copper Spur HV UL series with new materials that are lighter and stronger while adding a great new awning-style vestibule opening. They are still truly freestanding with excellent headroom, near vertical wa…

Another unique piece of kit from Sierra Designs. The Nitro Quilt is generously sized and has features that allow you to wrap up warm like you're in a sleeping bag when the temperatures drop. Lightweight, packable and great fun to use. Sierra Design…

MSR's Alpine Deluxe Cutting board is lightweight, compact and convenient as it folds neatly into your bag. Perfect for backpackers and car campers.  MSR says: The BPA-free Alpine Deluxe Cutting Board features two rigid halves connected with a..…

The Titanium Trek Plate focuses on providing excellent performance at the lightest weight and the highest quality. This is a great piece of kit for your lightweight camp kitchen set up. Snow Peak says: Made in Japan using a historic manufacturing...

The Nordisk Ven 2.5 is a lightweight, comfortable and compact self inflating mat with zone construction and a push/pull valve.  Nordisk says Ven 2.5 is the uncompromising choice when weight and pack size is key. Weighing a mere 280 grams with a…

GSI Outdoors's Compact Scraper is a flat-pack pot scrubber which scrapes your pot clean. The soft rubber and plastic leave your pots undamaged while you scrape away your leftovers. The scraper has a hole that you can thread cord through so you don't …

Its impressive R-value, huge size, minuscule weight, and diminished decibels make the NeoAir XLite NXT a contender for the best mat on the market Thermarest says:  The NeoAir XLite NXT MAX is the finest full-rectangular ultralight air sleeping …

Robust and hard-wearing, these four-season trekking poles have been engineered for deep winter trailblazing and multi-day hikes. They even have an on-the-fly maintenance tool attached. Black Diamond says:  Move fast through mountainous terrain …

This silicone lid is designed to work with the Snow Peak 450ml Double Wall mug. It makes drinking on the move easier and reduces the risk of spillages. Snow Peak says Made entirely of durable silicone, the 450ml Double Mug Silicone Lid is a cover...

This is a workhorse of a two-person tent, a blend of all-weather protection, liveable space, and robust design. A freestanding geodesic tent that excels in bad weather. Wechsel says:  The Venture 2 is a freestanding geodesic tent for two person…

A lightweight and compact bike-packing tent at a price that's perfect for campers on a budget who don't want to compromise on stability and performance. Vango says:  Introducing our exciting, lightweight and innovative Apex Series, designed for…

The Campfire Cutlery Set is a stylish and durable, stainless steel utensil set that is perfect for camping or every day use.  Primus says: Cutlery Set in 18/8 stainless steel including knife, fork and spoon. All packs up tight and compact and t…

MSR's Dragonfly has the adaptability of being multifuel but also has the advantage of having simmer control or flame thrower performance and legendary field test heritage over many years. MSR says The Dragonfly stove takes precision-simmering...

Focussed equally on lightweight and comfort the Ether Light XT Series sleeping mats are super lightweight but also very comfortable mats. The Ether Light XT insulated mat provides exceptional comfort and warmth in a very light package. Sea to Summit…

Newly updated and the hipbelt pockets are back! The previous model was let down only by that big omission. It’s now firmly back in our Top Picks list due to being great value, comfortable and ideal for slightly heavier base weights. The Exos is…

A spacious and hard-wearing, three-person backpacking tent that's affordable and reliable. Kelty says:  No matter how far you're going, the Far Out backpacking tent lives up to its name. Travel light with lightweight aluminum poles and get ready…

Since hitting the market back in 2020, the flex capacitor has calved itself out a niche in the outdoor industry, a bag capable of expanding or contracting, depending on how much gear you are carrying. Sierra Designs says:  Meet the versatile pa…

A lightweight, compact ladle that is a good addition to any camp kitchen. Simple but effective, this is a great piece of kit for anyone who enjoys cooking real meals while camping. Snow Peak says A remix on the traditional cooking ladle makes for an…

GSI Outdoors's Micro Gripper is an innovative new design which saves weight and bulk on regular pot grippers. Just pop this over the edge of your pot and grab it. Your fingers are protected by the thick silicone so even if your pot's full you won't g…

BG TOP PICK - The PocketRocket Deluxe Stove Kit pairs MSR’s premium, pressure-regulated canister stove with the compact Trail Mini Duo Cook Set, delivering a consistently fast, high-quality cooking & eating experience without weighing down …

This silicone lid is designed to work with the Snow Peak 300ml Double Wall mug. It makes drinking on the move easier and reduces the risk of spillages. Snow Peak says Made entirely of durable silicone, the 300ml Double Mug Silicone Lid is a cover...

Incredible craftmanship and design has gone into this beautiful drinking vessel from Snow Peak. Snow Peak says Made in Japan, the Titanium Sake Cup is intended for both hot and cold sake. The durable, yet elegant design of the Titanium Sake Cup offer…

Experience unparalleled comfort and ventilation with the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 45 Rucksack—your perfect partner for warm-weather hikes. FjallRaven says:  Lightweight, durable backpack with superior ventilation and carrying comfort...

Engineered to meet the needs of professional alpinists, the 4-season MSR Advance Pro 2 tent features an ultralight construction and a small footprint for easier pitching on high-altitude ledges. MSR says Its extreme-condition, single-wall design...

MSR's Alpine Deluxe Kitchen set is a comprehensive outdoor kitchen tool kit ideal for dedicated campers to create luxurious meals outdoors. MSR says: The Alpine Deluxe Kitchen Set is our most comprehensive set of tools for outdoor cooking. A releas…

The Trek series provide a good sized aluminium pan with folding handles and lid. This version has a pan with a maximum capacity of 0.9L and the lid doubles as a small fry pan. Great value for a quality piece of kit. Snow Peak says This 30 fluid ounc…

We like that the pan scrubber uses the soap bottle to give it more rigidity but we found it a bit small. Sea to Summit says:  Easy to hold, easy to use, the Pot Scrubber includes a 50ml bottle of Wilderness Wash ready to take on baked-on food...

The Osprey Downburst 36 Rucksack, with an IPX5 waterproof rating and RF-welded construction, provides ultimate gear protection in wet conditions. The two compartments offer organisation but may limit bulky gear storage. Despite its weight, enhanced..…

The new NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P Tent is a spacious and light-weight shelter packed with useful features and adaptability to enjoy your nights under the stars. Nemo says:  Dragonfly OSMO offers an ideal balance of weight and livability in a...

Basecamp Gear TOP PICK - NeoAir XLite NXT Large Sleeping Mat:Its impressive R-value, huge size, minuscule weight, and diminished decibels make the NeoAir XLite NXT a contender for the best mat on the market and one of our top picks Thermarest...

If you need an ultralight, one-person tent with a lot of space inside then our PIO-PIO is a good choice. Weighing less than a kilo, it is ideal for adventurers who like to travel alone. Formerly known as the Nigor Pio-Pio, Nigor was recently rebrande…

When you need a simple, effective and hard wearing piece of kit for your camp kitchen set up the stainless steel Tableware from Snow Peak is a great value option. Snow Peak says Stainless steel bowl made from 0.4mm thick stainless steel is to produc…

This titanium cookset includes two pots and a frying pan to give you a versatile approach to your camp kitchen set up. The whole set is very lightweight, strong, durable and highly practical. Snow Peak says Crafted from Japanese titanium, Snow...

Versatility is the key with the Backpackers Cup. It works as a cup, bowl or for measuring when cooking. It is super lightweight, durable and performs brilliantly. Snow Peak says The classic backpackers' cup made from lightweight Titanium featuring..…

From lightweight day hikes to challenging mountain terrain, the new Talon and Tempest series represents the evolution of an icon. This series is equipped with an innovative injection moulded backpanel and boasts 100% recycled nylon fabric. Ospray...

MSR's Alpine Utensil set is lightweight, compact and convenient as it folds neatly into your bag. Perfect for backpackers and car campers.  MSR says: In the backcountry, a utensil needs to be more than a just a utensil. They should multi-task…

The Aotrom Thermo Platinum Sleeping Mat is a mat that can be used in all seasons it has an R-value of 4.1. The mat keeps weight and pack size minimum without sacrificing comfort and usability. Vango says:  The Vango Aotrom Thermo trek sleeping m…

The Sea To Summit folding spatula is a compact an light weight piece of kit that is a very useful addition to your camp kitchen set to help make cooking at the campsite even easier. Sea to Summit says:  The perfect addition to your camp kitchen.…

Newly updated and the hipbelt pockets are back! The previous model was let down only by that big omission. It’s now firmly back in our Top Picks list due to being great value, comfortable and ideal for slightly heavier base weights. The Exos is…

The F10 Xenon UL 2 Tent is a robust and well-made tent that pitches incredibly quickly, has plenty of guy out points, and has plenty of headroom. Vango says:  The F10 Xenon Ultralight 2 tent utilises Gothic Arch poles combined with TBS® Pro…

A spacious and hard-wearing, two-person backpacking tent that's affordable and reliable Kelty says:  No matter how far you're going, the Far Out backpacking tent lives up to its name. Travel light with lightweight aluminum poles and get ready to…

The GSI folding cutting board is a light, compact and convenient chopping board that can fold neatly into your bag. Perfect for backpackers and car campers who prefer to cook rather than go for packet meals.   GSI Outdoors says: Packable,.…

The updated Freelite Series shaves even more weight without compromising livability—all at an even greater value for those seeking the best of both worlds. These ultralight tents are the ideal choice for anything from a weekend backcountry trip…