Amy Axworthy is a travel journalist and product reviewer. She was shortlisted for Best News Writer at the BSME Talent Awards in 2023 for uncovering consumer harm. You don’t need to spend hundreds to ...

At the top of any essential kit list for hiking is a waterproof jacket. Mountain weather is never easy to anticipate, nor is it willing to compromise. It'll rain. Or snow. Or hurl some other manner of ...

Keep it sleek and office appropriate with a brogue boot from Allen Edmonds, or opt for a classic Chelsea boot from Ugg. If you're braving the winter weather outdoors, get a functional, protective ...

A modern fleece is essentially a better sweater. It’s lighter and quicker-drying for backcountry travel, but fundamentally does the same job as those fishermen’s cable knit tops of yore: it keeps you ...

Look, I’m a white guy in my middle 30s. I need something to be interesting, and this is exactly the thing I rely on.” ...

While a bit of rain on a short run isn’t really any trouble, if you’re running further, or it’s both cold and wet, then slipping on a good quality and reliable waterproof running jacket can be a ...

The newly launched Firewall Mountain jacket for men and women uses a three-layer Pertex Shield, which is a highly waterproof and breathable form of nylon. On test, I found the Firewall Mountain was ...

A lightweight running jacket can be a saviour when training in unpleasant conditions. It should strike the right balance between breathable, light, and offering good coverage from the elements. Many ...

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