Emily Woodhouse
Freelance adventure and travel writer
Emily Woodhouse is a freelance adventure travel writer, editor and SEO specialist. She is a Mountain Leader based predominantly on Dartmoor and is working towards her Winter Mountain Leader award. She has been an active member of Mountain Rescue since 2015. Pacing into the fog across a featureless bog at midnight is her happy place. Although hiking and mountaineering will always be her go-to adventure activities, she has spent months cycle touring across Europe and is currently a fledgling trail runner.
Recent articles by Emily Woodhouse
Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket Review
Go ultralight with your waterproof jacket and you have a compact emergency layer. But will the Outdoor Research Helium perform when the wet stuff comes? Emily Woodhouse finds out
Helly Hansen Loke Jacket Review
You're after an affordable and versatile lightweight waterproof jacket for walks and a bunch of other outdoor stuff. Could Helly Hansen's Loke be for you? Emily Woodhouse tries one
Patagonia Torrentshell 3l Rain Jacket Review
Classic good looks, some effective waterproofing and a fully recycled fabric make Patagonia's Torrentshell jacket a great option for hikers and outdoorsy folk, reports tester Emily Woodhouse
Berghaus MTN Guide Hyper Alpha Jacket Review
Love to go lightweight when you hike – but welcome some low-profile insulation too? Emily Woodhouse tried a waterproof jacket Berghaus with a discreet but effective hi-tech fleece lining
Berghaus Hyper 140 Jacket Review
Emily Woodhouse tests the the Berghaus Hyper 140 jacket, a lightweight waterproof for hiking and running
Adidas Terrex Gore-Tex Paclite Jacket reviewed
Want a sporty-looking, lightweight waterproof jacket for hiking? The Adidas Terrex Gore-tex Paclite could be a good choice, writes BBC Countryfile Magazine tester Emily Woodhouse
OMM Kamleika jacket reviewed
It's soft. It's stretchy. And its's also waterproof. But is it any good? Emily Woodhouse slips on the OMM Kamleika jacket for a run on Dartmoor and gives her verdict
Montane Podium Jacket Review
You're a runner who wants an ultralight waterproof to keep you warm and dry in a sudden downpour. Montane's Podium jacket is certainly light at 111g, but how well does it protect you from the elements? Emily Woodhouse puts one through its paces on Dartmoor
Haglöfs LIM GTX Jacket Review
You're a trail-runner or hiker who loves to move fast in the hills – and you want a lightweight jacket to keep the wind and rain out. Does Haglöfs' LIM GTX hit the spot? Emily Woodhouse hits the trail to test one out
Rab Downpour Eco Jacket Review
You want a lightweight hiking jacket that will really protect you when the weather turns foul. Does the Rab Downpour Eco perform on our tests on rainy Dartmoor? Emily Woodhouse gives her verdict
Mountain Equipment Garwhal Jacket Review
You want all the features of a really good waterproof jacket for hiking – but in a lightweight package. Does Mountain Equipment's Garwhal jacket deliver? Emily Woodhouse takes to the Devon hills to test one out