Active-Traveller - outdoor gear and kit reviews
Independent Gear reviews for travel and active outdoors equipment for walking, hiking, cycling, camping, adventure and general travel including jackets, walking boots, backpacks, GPS, base layers, mid layers, bikes, camping, climbing, walking
We test Oboz' burly Firebrand II shoes to see if great build quality translates to a great walking experience.
We all know how important a good baselayer can be when you're heading out in the elements. We tested the 200 Merino tights from Isobaa to see how they performed.
Merrell's new Zion mid walking boots are almost impossibly lightweight but are they any good at hacking through muddy trails? Read the review to find out more.
Fjern's original Arktis down jacket proved popular among our testers for its warmth and active cut, can the newest iteration impress again?
On test, the La Sportiva TX4 Mid GTX boot delivers more than it should: sturdy, robust and up for the job.
The Salewa Ortles Hybrid men's jacket claims to give 'Less Volume - More Adventure' and in a way, on test in Scotland, it was proved right.
Osprey's Farpoint Trek 55 is a near perfect backpack for travelling the world, offering a great compromise between carrying comfort and functionality. Read the review for the full low-down.
Available as a 48L or 58L backpack, the Gregory Optic is a stripped back but "full of tech'' bag for serious hiking. Find out what we thought of this lightweight pack in our review.
North Face's new Eco version of the Thermoball Jacket is put to the test. It has great sustainability credentials but does it perform in the great outdoors? Find out in our in-depth review.
Manfrotto's Nanopole lightstand is aimed at 'photographers on the go' - given that is our natural environment, we put this accessory to the test.
The Lumimuse 8 LED light is the brightest in Manfrotto's range of portable lighting solutions; how does it fare for the active traveller?
We review what Lems claims to be the go-to barefoot boot for travellers; does it pass the test for active travellers?
We test the latest iteration of Fjallraven's mega-classic pants - the Vidda Pro Ventilated Trouser - to see what a few design tweaks can add.
Is the best rain jacket actually a fleece? We put Keela's multi-award winning Genesis to the test, find out what we thought in our review.
Fjallraven have introduced the Vidda Pro jacket to complement the legendary Vidda Pro trousers - we test it to the same rigorous standards
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