Perfecting the art of backpacking is as much about knowing what to leave behind as it is about knowing what to take. I’ve met mountaineers so weight conscious that they cut the handle off their ...

The simple yet effective design provides the essentials and offers value for various activities. This first aid kit is a useful and compact option to to keep in your day hiking bag for minor ...

I’ll never forget that feeling of anxiety when my younger sister and I got lost up Pen Y Fan two years ago, a spontaneous Sunday trip that went terribly wrong. Looking back, it doesn’t surprise me; we ...

Don’t head off on your next hike without checking out this essential kit guide – with all the best clothing, footwear, gadgets and sleeping gear to take into the mountains this summer. Written by Will ...

If you're only going hiking for a day you really don't need a huge pack, just something compact and comfortable. From ...

These must-have essentials will ensure you're equipped with the best gear for your next fastpacking adventure The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on ...

An excellent question. Putting together a backpacking first-aid kit is pretty easy you want to be able to stop bleeding, splint minor fractures, and handle everyday cuts and scrapes and aches. But an ...