Latest articles by Mark Mayne
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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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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
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Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG walking shoe review
The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG is a barefoot-style walking shoe that offers serious comfort plus environmental smarts... but it's not too good at the rough stuff
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Merrell MQM Flex 2 GTX hiking shoe review
Streamlined and minimalist, the Merrell MQM Flex 2 GTX hiking shoes set a blistering pace. Here's our full review
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Adidas Terrex Swift R3 hiking shoe review: soft, strong, and really quite rugged
When boots are too much, and lighter hikers not enough, step forward in the Adidas Terrex Swift R3 shoes
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Adidas Terrex AX4 GTX hiking shoes review
Slimline and understated, there's more to the Adidas Terrex AX4 GTX Hiking Shoes than meets the eye. Here's our review
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GoPro HERO 9 Black vs GoPro HERO 10 Black: is the newest model worth the extra cash?
Small improvements across the board make the GoPro HERO 10 Black tough to beat for the older HERO 9 Black – can it pull off an upset?
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GoPro HERO 9 Black review
Bigger and badder, and finally a front-facing screen – here's our GoPro HERO 9 Black review
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GoPro HERO 10 Black review
The GoPro HERO 10 Black moves the game on a little bit in a lot of areas, including delivering improved video quality, with slicker operation and tuned-up smarts. Here's our review
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Rab Neutrino 400 sleeping bag review
When light is right, but warmth is required, the Rab Neutrino 400 strikes a fantastic choice. Here's our review
