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1 month ago | outdoorsmagic.com | Will Renwick

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kian Patel found himself struggling with the idea of venturing outdoors alone. Like many young people, he lacked friends or family to join him on hikes, which left him feeling disconnected and uninspired. Rather than resigning himself to indoor isolation, he decided to take matters into his own hands, and in doing so, he helped thousands of others find a way into nature themselves.

1 month ago | outdoorsmagic.com | Will Renwick

Trail and Scramble Shoes Designed for PB chasing, the new Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 is a carbon-plated “super shoe” with rapid top speeds – as our writer James Forrest finds out If you want to run fast, set new PBs and push the boundaries of your physical performance, then a carbon-plated “super shoe” is your friend.

2 months ago | outdoorsmagic.com | Will Renwick

When it comes to choosing a low cost sleeping bag, it’s important to consider a few factors beyond the price tag. Things like temperature rating, the overall weight of the sleeping bag, its packability, length and its durability are all crucial factors that, when not taken into account, can lead to a very uncomfortable night’s sleep.

Jan 15, 2025 | outdoorsmagic.com | Will Renwick

If you’re looking for a trail running shoe that’s versatile enough to handle a wide dichotomy of terrain, you’re in the right place. I’ve been using Decathlon’s Kiprun MT3 Trail extensively over the last couple of months and I’ve found it to be an able performer on a range of different surfaces and I’ve really liked what it brings to the table, particularly in terms of stability. £90, from what I’ve seen, represents pretty good value for money.

Dec 17, 2024 | outdoorsmagic.com | Will Renwick

The original Hoka Zinal was released as a light and fast racing shoe in 2021 and the Zinal 2 followed only a couple of years later. It stays in the same category, angled as a shoe for fast-paced trail running on technical terrain, offering a lightweight, responsive ride with grip and durability. My test period with this shoe began after a period of running in a pair of bouncy, highly cushioned trail running shoes from Asics.