Best Trail Running Shoes tried and tested by LFTO gear experts and reviewers
Best trail running shoes 2024: Our top picks for every off-road runner, reviewed and rated

No doubt you’ve heard by now that regular old road running is a bore, a...

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Bargain Hunter: My pick of this week’s best mid layer deals

Grab yourself a bargain with one of these incredible deals, hand-picked by LFTO...

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Trail magazine December 2024
Trail magazine, December 2024 issue | Tackling Europe's toughest trek + FREE 40-page gear guide

I was flicking through Netflix the other night, looking for something new and a...

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Tried and tested the best waterproof running jackets reviewed
Best waterproof running jackets for 2024: Run dry, whatever the weather throws at you

A waterproof trail running jacket should be at the top of your essential kit...

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Harter Fell walking route Lake District
Does this quiet walk up Harter Fell deliver the best view of England’s highest mountain?

If you want to turn an easy summit into a stamina test in the remote and...

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Salewa Ortles Light Powertex Mid boots rating
Salewa Ortles Light Powertex Mid boots | Tested and reviewed

All of Salewa’s technical mountain range is ‘engineered in the...

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Don’t get fleeced: The Keela Skye Pro is a great value mid-layer for all your outdoor needs

Yes, on first impressions it’s giving horse girl, but bear with me....

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The only technical fleece you’ll ever need: the Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody

A day may come when a Patagonia product fails to win our Best in Test award,...

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Hanwag Makra Pro GTX boot reviewed
Hanwag Makra Pro GTX | Tested and reviewed

A relatively new addition to Hanwag’s extensive range of walking boots and...

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Top Tips: How to tackle a mountain race in the face of extreme weather

For anyone that has been running in the Alps this year, you will know what a...

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Mountain Equipment Fang 42+ Backpack
Mountain Equipment Fang 42+ Backpack | Tested and reviewed

On paper, the Mountain Equipment Fang 42+ backpack has everything going for it...

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Latest Hiking

PHD Kappa Mitts rating
Overkill or bang on the money? Our expert tester reviews the extremely warm PHD Kappa Mitts

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Alpkit Orion 45 reviewed
Alpkit’s Orion 45 might be the budget-friendly winter pack you’ve been looking for…

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Best outdoor watches of 2024: Rugged tech, tested by our team of hiking experts

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Best waterproof jackets for 2024 | Tested by experts in wild mountain weather

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The Montane Protium Hooded Fleece Jacket is a perfect fit for cooler hillwalking days

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Walking across rocks in the inov8 roclite pro boot
Fear No Terrain: Introducing the INOV8 Roclite Pro Mid GTX Hiking Boot

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Mammut Trion 50 rucksack
Mammut Trion 50 backpack | Tested and reviewed

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Extremeties Torres Peak gloves with rating
Toasty hands at wallet-friendly prices: Here’s why our experts love the Extremities Torres Peak gloves

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Latest Trail Running

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Best road to trail running shoes 2024 | Tackle any terrain with our top-rated picks

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Hoka torrent 4 trail running shoes with star ratings
The Torrent 4 is half the price of most Hoka shoes, so what’s the catch?

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Hoka Skyward X trail running shoe with star ratings
I tested the Hoka Skyward X and smashed my Parkrun PB

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The North Face Vectiv Summit Pro II trail running shoes with star ratings
Is the Summit Vectiv Pro II an improvement on the original? Lily Canter finds out…

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NNormal Tomir 2 trail running shoes with star ratings
Elitism in fit? The NNormal Tomir 2.0 is insanely narrow, yet it’s performance is top tier…

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Scarpa Spin planet trail running shoes with star rating
Greenwashing or legitimately sustainable? We interrogate the Scarpa Spin Planet

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Inov8 Trailfly trail running shoes with star ratings
Is an oversized toebox really necessary? We tried the new upper on the Inov8 Trailfly

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La Sportiva Pocketshell star ratings
Finally – a decent waterproof running jacket that isn’t destroying the environment! Meet the La Sportiva Pocketshell

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Best Christmas gifts for campers, tried and tested by an actual camper

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Winter sleeping bags reviewed
Stay snug outdoors when temperatures plummet: Our experts pick the top winter sleeping bags of 2024

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I spent 2 years wild camping the UK’s 100 best mountains – and here’s how you can do it too

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Best sleeping mats 2024 | Tested and reviewed

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Pictures of differnt 3-season sleeping bags being tested by LFTO
Our top-rated 3-season sleeping bags of 2024 – expert reviews for every camper

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How to pick the best camping pillow? Our team of comfort-loving campers test and review their favourites

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Essential cutlery for your next camping trip – tested and rated by our team of backpacking experts

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LFTO Prime Day
I’m an outdoor expert and these are my top picks for Amazon Prime Day – starting from £17!

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Latest Routes

Stanage Edge walking route Peak District
Link two gritstone escarpments on this short but dramatic Peak District walk along Stanage Edge

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Walking the yorkshire three peaks challenge
How to walk the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

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Pen y Fan from the north | Bag the highest peak in the Brecon Beacons, and the best views of it
Pen y Fan from the north | Bag the highest peak in the Brecon Beacons, and the best views of it

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Crinkle Crags walking route
Get knockout views of the Lake District’s highest peaks on this fun-packed walk over Crinkle Crags

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Cat Bells and Maiden Moor route guide
Lakeland’s best mini peak with a twist – bag Cat Bells and Maiden Moor on this steep, rocky route

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Moel Hebog walking route guide Snowdonia
Moel Hebog walking route – get big views from Snowdon’s (much) quieter neighbour

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Stiperstones walking route Shropshire
Explore rocky outcrops and secretive hills on this action-packed ridge walk along the Stiperstones

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Hopegill Head and Grisedale Pike walking route Lake District
Climb Grisedale Pike, Hopegill Head and Crag Hill in one memorable Lake District mountain loop

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