outdoor kit

This quick, simple and affordable stitch technique can be used to sew a hole in your jeans, rucksack or walking shirt – all you need is a needle, thread and scissors

Got a small tear or cut in your wetsuit? Stay warm this swimming season with our quick and easy guide to repairing a wetsuit

Put to the test on a wet backpacking trip in Wales, this versatile rain jacket proved to be extremely waterproof, warm and very well-designed.

This incredibly tough rain jacket with an outstanding level of waterpoofing is a great option for mountaineers, rock climbers and hill walkers.

The light, active fit of the super-trendy yet high-performing Terrex Techroch GTX will suit energetic walkers, climbers and skiers.

Trail running shoes can be expensive, but there are budget options out there – including these brightly coloured mountain and fell running shoes from Higher State. We take the Soil Shaker 2 out for test run to see how it holds up.

This high-end rain jacket is a great example of how to balance protection from the elements with comfort. A technical jacket suitable for year-round use.

Put to the test, Páramo's Alta III rain jacket proved to be extremely warm, waterproof and breathable jacket with superb ethical and environmental credentials.

The autumn and winter months call for a solid rain jacket to keep you comfortable and dry no matter what the weather. Daniel Graham takes Patagonia's Calcite Jacket for a wet-weather adventure to see if it stands up to the test.

How does the Rab Kangri GTX waterproof jacket perform in wet weather? Daniel Graham tests the rain jacket out on a series of autumn walks to find out first hand.