Latest articles from Alex

We take you to the most exciting places on England’s most beloved mountain and advise on when to go, how to get there and what you’ll need to pack

The only checklist you need to ensure you have the kit to succeed in the National Three Peaks Challenge

Scafell Pike, England’s highest peak, is a superb adventure all year round. We give practical advice and detail the finest routes in the Scafell

What route to take, how to prepare, how to get there, where to stay and the gear you’ll need to summit the highest mountain in the UK successfully.

Everything you need to know about summiting the most popular mountain in the UK

We've collated seven of the safest, yet most enjoyable family hikes in the UK

Home to world-famous scenery, the Isle of Skye is one of the most remotely beautiful places in Britain. Here's how to make the most of a visit.

We grab our tongs and get cooking to serve up our verdict on Outwell’s Calvados Grill.

We countdown the best head torches for running, hiking, camping and mountaineering adventures.

We present to you best hammocks for your camping and backpacking adventures this year

New for Spring 2022, we shine a light on Black Diamond’s Storm 500-R headlamp and discover a high performing and versatile little unit.

We put our feet up to see how Sea to Summit’s lightweight Pro Double Hammock measures up

A round-up of some of the most affordable and enjoyable inflatable stand-up paddle boards around

Everything you need to know about getting started with the latest inflatable and portable kayaks

Make the most of Komoot’s route planning, navigation and community features

We count down the best cool boxes and portable coolers for keeping drinks and snacks ice cold on your next venture.

Our writer heads to the Italian Alps to tackle Gran Paradiso, the ideal introduction to alpinism and his first 4,000m summit

We’ve rounded up the best camping stoves for lightweight backpacking and more elaborate campsite cooking.

We take a look at the new sport of packrafting and tell you how to get involved

A collection of the best amphibious footwear for kayaking, canoeing, coasteering and generally enjoying the water.

We present the best backpacking tents for 3-season adventures, shelters that won’t weigh you down on the trail or let you down in a rainstorm.

We put AKU’s new Rock DFS GTX approach/hiking shoe hybrid to the test in the British mountains

Take on a new challenge in 2022, with the best hiking, running or cycling events in the UK that are sure to test your mettle

A complete guide to camping in Britain's favourite national park

We pitch these two types of innovative easy-up shelters against each other to see which is the last standing

We round up the finest sleeping systems available for your upcoming camping trips with the family or friends.

From the most ingenious pop-up tents to palatial family tents that magically inflate, we round-up the easiest tents to live with.

Our roundup of the cosiest camping chairs, from ingenious lightweight options to comfortable two-person loveseats

The best moisture wicking layers: these warm, breathable and high performing base layers make a solid foundation

We pull up the highest performing, warmest and most comfortable pairs of hiking socks available in the world today to fit your walking plans

We round-up our selection of the finest featherlight hard shells for fast and light adventures on the trails and in the mountains

With its super-speedy boil times and innovative features, is the Jetboil Flash the ultimate backpacking stove?

Everything you need to know about pitching up a tent in the wilderness and exploring what nature has to offer, with tips on abiding to the Wild