Mark Mayne
Mark Mayne has been covering tech, gadgets and outdoor innovation for longer than he can remember. A keen climber, mountaineer and scuba diver, he is also a dedicated weather enthusiast and flapjack consumption expert.
Latest articles by Mark Mayne
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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
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Garmin Quatix 6X Solar review: the ultimate marine multisport watch
The Garmin Quatix 6X Solar smartwatch is honed for marine use, packed with sensors and ruggedised with salt-resistant titanium. We hit the high seas to test it out
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Insta360 One RS 360 One inch Lens Cam review: bug eyed and beautiful
The Insta360 One RS 360 One inch Lens Cam sports stunning optics and modularity to boot – but is it any good?
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Garmin quatix 7 Sapphire marine GPS smartwatch review
The Garmin quatix 7 Sapphire watch features a stunning AMOLED screen and enough bells and whistles to start a miniature steam railway – but is it any good?
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Insta360 One RS Twin Edition action camera review: a fiddly-but-fun modular cam with GoPro-beating specs
The Insta360 One RS Twin Edition takes the brand's modular approach and runs with it, to great success
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Helly Hansen Odin Mountain Infinity Shell Jacket review
The Helly Hansen Odin Mountain Infinity Shell is a premium waterproof jacket for backcountry skiing, mountaineering and hiking. Here's our review
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Berghaus Sky Hiker Waterproof Jacket review
The Berghaus Sky Hiker Waterproof Jacket aims to be the everyman of outdoor waterproofs – but does it succeed? Here's our review
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Jack Wolfskin Eagle Peak waterproof jacket review
Stylish and competent, the Jack Wolfskin Eagle Peak Jacket is a winner in the world of budget waterproofs. Here's our review
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Salomon Predict Hike Mid Gore-Tex walking boot review
The Salomon Predict Hike offers comfort, oodles of energy return and good looks to boot. Here's our review
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Columbia Facet 45 OutDry hiking boot review
Does the Columbia Facet 45 OutDry's futuristic laceless design actually work on the trails? Here's our review
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Arc'teryx Acrux TR GTX hiking boot review
The Arc'teryx Acrux TR GTX hiking boot delivers agility and streamlined style. Here's our full review
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Berghaus Hillwalker Trek vs Hanwag Banks: which of these classic hiking boots is better?
Two big-hitter brands come together with two long-running favourite boots in our Hanwag Banks SF Extra GTX vs Berghaus Hillwalker Trek showdown
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Hoka One One TenNine Hike GTX hiking boot review
The Hoka One One TenNine Hike GTX certainly stands out from the crowd – but how does that extended sole perform in use? Here's our review
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Hoka One One TenNine Hike GTX vs Columbia Facet OutDry 45: which hiking boot is best?
Can't choose between the Hoka TenNine Hike and Columbia Facet hiking boots? Let us guide you
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Inov-8 Roclite G 345 GTX hiking boot review
Technical, lightweight and broadly acclaimed, the Graphene-fuelled Inov-8 Roclite G 345 GTX hiking boots deliver on all fronts. Here's our full review
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Keen Ridge Flex WP hiking boot review
Chunky and robust yet easy to feel at home in, the Keen Ridge Flex WP hiking boots are dependable long-distance friends. Here's our review
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Jack Wolfskin Force Striker Texapore hiking boot review
The robust Jack Wolfskin Force Striker Texapore hiking boots won't let you down. Here's our full review
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Coleman 50QT Xtreme review: a monster camping cooler
When you need to go big or go home, take the Coleman 50QT Xtreme cooler along for the ride
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