Latest articles by Mark Mayne
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Best water bottle for hiking 2024: stay hydrated in the wild
Whenever you're walking, it's wise to equip yourself with the best water bottle you can find, to keep hydrated on the move
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Rab Solar Ultra 2 Sleeping Bag review: Bags of warmth and robustness for an amazing price
Rab Solar Ultra 2 Sleeping Bag is made entirely from recycled materials and offers warmth and robustness
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Best inflatable paddle boards 2024 for cruising, touring and surfing
Get on board with the hottest hobby around, with one the best inflatable paddle boards
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Berghaus MTN Guide Hyper Alpha jacket: an alternative to layering?
The Berghaus MTN Guide Hyper Alpha jacket claims to take you to places you’ve never been before, in a whole new way… but does it?
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Best water purifier 2024: clean water, wherever you roam
We round up the best water purifiers to ensure you always have clean water on your adventures
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Best GoPro alternative 2023: capable action cameras that won't let you down
There are plenty of action cameras out there, but choosing the best GoPro alternative is no easy task – we've done the hard work for you
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Best camping table 2024: lightweight, folding tables for outdoor eating and socialising
Eat and entertain in style on the campsite with our pick of the best camping tables
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Best camping cookware set 2024: compact, clever cooking and dining sets
Our guide to the best camping cookware sets includes pots and pans for solo travellers, couples and families
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Best life jacket 2024: keep afloat and stay safe on the water
The best life jackets will keep you safe, whether you're SUPing along a sunny river or sailing off the south coast
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Merrell MQM 3 GTX Review: Fast and light just got even lighter
Super lightweight trail shoes that'll walk the talk - whats not to like?
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Montane Spirit Waterproof Jacket Review: Lightweight weather-beater
When the clouds gather, this is a jacket you'll be glad to have close to hand
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Vango Trek Pro 3 Standard Sleep Mat Review: Solid, warm and dependable
A solid, dependable camping pad at a thoroughly decent pricepoint, there's lots to like about the new Vango sleeping mat
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Sea to Summit Spark SP III Sleeping Bag Review: light and warm and packable
Light and highly packable, the technically-advanced Sea to Summit Spark SP III is a high-performing piece of kit
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Kelty Cosmic SI Mummy Sleeping Mat Review: A warm, robust camping pad
A warm, robust and comfortable camping mat for 3-season sleepouts
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MuckBoot Outscape short boots review: a trainer-welly hybrid that's perfect for gardening
A light, technical approach to the standard welly, the MuckBoot Outscape Short is the kind of invaluable boot you didn't know you needed
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Helinox Chair Two review: are you sitting comfortably?
A chair that thinks it's a tent, the Helinox Chair Two is astonishingly portable and comfy to boot
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Decathlon Quechua Inflatable Camp Bed Base review: for when only luxury is good enough
Take your sleeping arrangements to the next level with the brilliant Decathlon Inflatable Camp Bed Base
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Sea To Summit Ether Light XT Extreme sleeping mat review: a ridiculously comfy yet packable camping bed
Bring some luxury to your camping experience with the sensational Sea To Summit Ether Light XT Extreme sleeping mat
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Black Diamond Flare head torch review: tiny, robust and ingenious
The Black Diamond Flare is a small but perfectly formed head torch for all occasions. Here's our review
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GoPro Hero 11 Black vs GoPro Hero 10 Black: Better, bested?
With a new GoPro bursting onto the scene, where does this leave the older model? Is it still a desirable option?
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Petzl Iko Core head torch review: an unusual but extremely effective design
The Petzl Iko Core's unusual but lightweight design makes it perfect for evening trail runners and night hikers
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GoPro Hero 11 Black review: the same but different
The GoPro Hero 11 Black is here – we've tested it, and this is what we think
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GoalZero Lighthouse Mini Lantern Review: Tripping the light fantastic
Mobile lighting is an outdoor essential, and the camping lantern adds a touch of class, as well as hands-free illumination - ideal for everything from cooking to playing cards.
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Helinox Table One Hard Top review: A rigid table in a compact pop-up package
When you need a table with a touch of packable magic, the Helinox Table One Hard Top delivers
