Boot, meet crampon, crampon meet boot... A marriage made inheaven, yes if you follow the OUTDOORSmagic crampon buyers' guide aswe rake our sharp front points through the murky complications ofmetal spikiness. Now if only we could have something

's Buyer's Guide, but this monthit's the spikey things that you hold in your hands we're looking at -what type of axe, how long, leashes and more. Choosing the right iceaxe can make a big difference to your winter walking ormountaineering and could

As clothing and camping kit gets smaller, lighter and moreexpensive, you could argue that the need for great big large capacitypacks is lessening, but there are still plenty of people out therelooking for a large capacity pack for multi-day use.The good news is that modern packs ...

-fitting baselayers, erm,yeurk.That's why our latest Buyer's Guide covers hot weather clothingand equipment. Most of the advice is aimed at British summer use, butapplies equally well in hot conditions abroad.One last thing, always be aware that even when it

Yourtent is your friend, it's the bit of kit that gives you the freedomto stay out overnight, to sleep cheaply pretty much anywhere in theworld and to survive the sort of weather that would be an expressticket to hypothermia without.Fine, but which one should you buy? Single or d...

In an ideal world we wouldn't need windproof jackets becausewaterproofs would breathe well enough to function both as wind andwaterproof garments. That's not happened yet and besides, thesmallest, lightest windproofs are smaller, lighter and more compactthan any current waterproo...

.Now in turn fleece is being displaced by other fabrics, but it'sstill a useful tool to pack in your outdoors arsenal. But which oneshould you choose? We guide you through the soft, fluffy fleecejungle...What's It For And Why's ItGood?Put simply, the stuff

Daysac, the name's self explanatory really, it's a packthat's big enough to carry everything you need for the course of aday in the hills. There are a lot out there though, so the latest inour OM Buyers' Guide series is designed to help you

Nowadays there's a vast array in tent choice with plenty to suit most purposes and pockets, so to help you narrow down the options, here's our list of what you should be looking for in your perfect home from home.1. To carry or not to carry? If you’re camping out of your car the...

buyers guide - light packsUltra-lightweight is the new black with more and moremanufacturers coming out with lighter and lighter packs in all areasof the market from lightpacking to mountaineering. On the face of it,that's got to be a good thing