Rob Slade

Bristol

Deputy Editor at Live for the Outdoors

Journalist. Normally found cooking up some sort of adventure…

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Articles

How to eat like a king (or queen) while camping and backpacking

2 weeks ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Rob Slade

Eating on camp can either be a disaster or a joy. Use these top tips to make sure its the latter, leaving you satisfied and ready to go again the next dayBackpacking delivers joy in a range of forms. It takes you through incredibly beautiful wild places. You often get to escape the noise, hustle and bustle of everyday life. And it’s good for both your body and your mind.
Love walking? These are the places in Europe you need to add to your bucket list

2 weeks ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Rob Slade

Europe is home to a range of landscapes, from alpine mountains and lakes to epic fjords and subtropical islands.
SunGod Forty2s review: These new running sunglasses are made for eating up the miles

1 month ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Rob Slade

Fresh from the pro ranks at the London Marathon comes the new SunGod Forty2s running sunglasses. They're not cheap, but are they worth it? Let's see... from SunGodThe all-new SunGod Forty2s might have launched on 13 May, but eagle-eyed spectators may well have seen them in the coverage of the London Marathon. That’s because they were worn by fastest Brit Mahamed Mahamed, plus elite runners Anya Culling and Phil Sesemann, to name a few.
How to sleep comfortably on camp - no matter where you are

1 month ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Rob Slade

A good night's sleep in camp is vital for recovery so you can go again the next day. Here are the sleeping mats to help you do just that... When you’re spending your days hiking around mountains, exploring vibrant green valleys or hoofing it along dramatic coastal trails, it’s important to get a good night’s sleep.
Best camping tables in 2025: Get ready for a feast with these top picks

1 month ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Rob Slade

One of the best things about sitting round camp on an evening is tucking into some food, which always seems to taste better when you’re dining alfresco and have been exploring all day. And while there’s a very real temptation to just gorge on some delicious camping snacks, it’s always a good idea to have something more substantial to tuck into. If you’re fed up with simply eating on your lap (or you’re upgrading your camping kit), it might be time to invest in a new camping table.
Best cycling gloves for grip and protection in 2025

1 month ago | 220triathlon.com | Rob Slade

Best cycling gloves The best cycling gloves protect your hands from the cold in winter, absorb vibrations and could save you a lot of skin if you crash. We’ve gathered some of the best you can buy online based on our own testing and research. Best overallCapable of withstanding grim weather without being too bulky, the MAAP Winter Gloves (buy) top this test.
Kenton Cool summits Everest for 19th time, breaking his own record

1 month ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Rob Slade

British climber Kenton Cool has summited Everest for the 19th time, breaking two records in the process. Here's what you need to know... Kenton Cool has summited Mount Everest – the highest mountain in the world – for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most number of summits by a foreign climber. The British climber topped out on the 8,849m summit on Sunday 18 May at 11am local time (6.15am UK time) after ascending via the south route.
Meindl's impressive footwear range is growing – here's what's new

1 month ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Rob Slade

Meindl has been making quality footwear for over 300 years, expertly mixing tradition and innovation. Now, there's a new crop of products on the scene... Take a walk on any popular mountain in the UK and chances are, you’ll spot a pair of Meindl boots on someone’s feet. Why? Well, because the brand simply makes reliable footwear that’s well suited to British terrain. Meindl was established as a family shoemaker in Bavaria, Germany, in 1683 by Petrus Meindl.
Don't want your next camping trip to suck? These are the snacks you need to pack

1 month ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Evie Nichols |Rob Slade

From protein-packed to sweet and satisfying, these are kinds of snacks you dream of when the going gets tough. You’ve just arrived at camp after a long day in the fresh air, occupied by whatever outdoorsy activity you prefer. If the discussion over whose turn it is to cook ends up in a brawl, it might be time for a snack. Not that you, or anyone, is getting hangry. The best camping snacks exist just as much in the imagination as they do in reality.
Montane Minimus Lite running jacket review

1 month ago | 220triathlon.com | Rob Slade

As both the name and Montane’s product description suggest, this is designed to be a stripped-back waterproof running jacket for runners or speedy hikers. Despite that, it still retains a strong feature set, all of which is encapsulated in its 7.4oz/211g weight and pack size, which is no bigger than a beer glass. That’s not the lightest out there – in fact, Inov-8’s Raceshell Half Zip weighs half as much – but it still certainly doesn’t feel heavy while on or in your pack.