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
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
We test Keen's new mid version of their popular Venture, find out what we thought in our review.
Eagle Creek are purveyors of fine luggage but does their carry-on sized Wheeled Duffel fly with us? Read the review to find out more.
As the old adage goes, buy cheap buy twice, or just buy the ProLight Reloader Tough 55 from Manfrotto once and be done with it.
The new Alphacross GTX on test is an ideal shoe for entry level trail runners or anyone looking for a comfortable travel/light hiking option.
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