Trail (magazine)

2 days ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Kate Milsom

Summer is just around the corner. Get ready for some glorious summertime hikes with these essential SILVA gear itemsRooted in Scandinavian design and tested in some of the harshest environments on earth, SILVA products are built to help you explore further with confidence. Now that summer’s on the horizon, it’s time to stock up on some high-quality hiking gear that you can trust.

3 days ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Nick Hallissey

How on earth do you make a film about two distraught people hiking the South West Coast Path? LFTO chats to author Raynor Winn and director Marianne Elliott to find out. The film version of _The Salt Pat_h hits cinema screens at the end of this month, and to some fans of the original book, it could seem like an attempt to film the unfilmable. Not just because it’s notoriously difficult to makefilms about walking, but because the book means so much to so many.

1 week ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Matt Jones

Some of the world’s best-loved outdoor brands were born and bred in the UK. And though most have long since shifted production overseas, a few stalwarts continue to make high-quality kit right here in the British Isles. Britain’s affinity with the great outdoors dates back centuries. But widespread demand for specialist outdoor clothing really started in the 1930s, when fellwalking and rambling first became popular pastimes. Some of this was borne out of necessity.

1 week ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Matt Jones

This super light and packable three-season sleeping bag is a dream for gram-counting backpackers. But it comes with some compromises... from Big AgnesPitched as a premium, packable and minimalist mummy-style sleeping bag, the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL25 sleeping bag makes use of light shell fabric made from recycled fishing nets and high-quality 850-fill power down. US brand Big Agnes is well known for its ultralight Fly Creek backpacking tents.

1 week ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Matt Jones |Ben Weeks |Nick Hallissey

Walking poles (also called trekking poles) can give you a major advantage when covering big miles with a heavy pack. This guide reviews the best walking poles tested by our experts. Walking poles (often called trekking poles) assist with balance and stability on uneven terrain. They also help alleviate the strain suffered by your knees – experts estimate that when used properly, walking poles can take up to 30% of the weight off your lower joints. That's a big plus on long, steep mountain days.