Matt Ray
Matt Ray is an outdoor journalist and photographer whose work appears in magazines and websites, including RedBull.com, Men’s Fitness and Nat Geo Traveller. He can find an adventure anywhere, from racing a mountain bike down a ski slope, to climbing under bridges in Edinburgh.
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Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX men's trail shoe review
Salomon's X Ultra 4 GTX men's trail shoes take the best features of a trail runner and put them into a capable trekker
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Scarpa Mescalito approach shoe review
Scarpa’s Mescalito shoes are a ideal for anyone looking to spice up their hikes with some scrambling, or even rock climbing – here’s how they performed
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Berghaus Explorer FT Active GoreTex walking shoe review: a classic fast mover
The Berghaus Explorer FT Active GTX walking shoes build on the brand's rep for rock-solid stability but adds a speedy twist
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Scarpa Mescalito vs Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX: two top techical hiking shoes compared
We compare the Scarpa's Mescalito to the Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX, to see if a distance-focused approach shoe or a hybrid hiking shoe will suit you better
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Merrell Agility Peak 4 vs Inov-8 Roclite 280: two pairs of shoes built for speed
Both the Merrell Agility Peak 4 and Inov-8 Roclite 280 are designed to help you move fast and light – but which is better?
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8 wild camping hacks to take your trip to the next level
Strike out from the beaten path and discover a new sense of adventure with these tried and tested wild camping hacks
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