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DARK SECRETS: Julia clarke | Vintage Vibes

I wore the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro on a 12km hike and run in the French Alps, testing as many new features as possible — here are 3 things I loved (and 1 that still needs work)

The Fenix 9 Pro and I are still in the getting-to-know-each-other phase, but there are some meaningful updates.

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I hike for a living, and these are the 5 best GPS watches I've tested on real mountains — including Everest — from Garmin, Suunto, Coros & more

As a professional hiker and adventure journalist, these are the GPS watches I recommend.

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I thought I knew my Garmin inside out, but then the brand's experts showed me these 6 brilliant trail features, and now I feel like a power user

From smarter navigation to more accurate fitness data, these overlooked tools can make a real difference when off-road

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Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket review: Featherlight protection for drizzles and downpours

I’ve never thought of Helly Hansen as an ultralight brand, but this jacket is coming with me everywhere this summer

South Tyrol’s sensational sauna culture made me wonder if I’ve been taking wellness too seriously

In the Dolomites mountains, Julia Clarke discovers a new kind of drama unfolding in the region’s unforgettable saunas

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Keen Targhee Apex review: Comfort-first hiking boots for modern trails

The reimagined Targhee is built for those who want to move from the city to the trail without any hassle

Therm-a-Rest Trail Pro Sleeping Pad review: Plush self-inflating mat caught between backpacking and car camping

This plush pad is too beefy for backpacking, but doesn’t have the acreage I want for car camping. Annoying.

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Therm-a-Rest Vesper 20°F / 6°C Down Quilt (2026) review: A sleeping bag alternative that makes perfect sense

I can’t go back to sleeping bags after camping with the Vesper

Rab Exosphere 3.5 Self-Inflating Sleep Mat review: a brilliant three-season camping pad for comfort-first campers

Spoiler alert: I’m planning on getting a lot of blissful sleep at camp this summer

Montane Alta Lite Waterproof Jacket review: a top-of-the-mountain shell, but make it lightweight

This mountaineering shell has proved a worthy opponent against wind, rain and snow on top of Scotland’s highest peaks

Sea to Summit Ultralight XR Insulated Air Sleeping Mat review: Can this ultralight pad still deliver real comfort?

Sea to Summit trims weight and pack size but aims to keep comfort front and centre

I hiked the highest peaks in Britain with a robotic exoskeleton to see if it could supercharge my mountain-climbing — here's what happened

There are 5 things I love about the Hypershell, and 3 I don’t.

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YETI Skala 32L review: tough, clever and surprisingly roomy hiking backpack

The pack combines YETI's trademark toughness with innovative zip access and really hits its hiking stride

Want the Lake District all to yourself? Walk the Cumbria Way

Despite being in one of England’s most popular tourist regions, Julia Rose Clarke manages escape the crowds on this 73-mile footpath that stretches from Ulverston in the south to Carlisle in the north

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A booming wild sauna culture is transforming how people explore the Scottish outdoors

Can Scotland compete with the sauna-loving Nordic and Baltic countries? Julia Clarke heads to the coast to find out

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Arc'teryx Beta AR Stormhood Jacket (2023) review: all-round mountain protection from the Scottish Highlands to Everest Base Camp

This trusty shell keeps the elements at arm's length even in the world's biggest mountains

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Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft sleeping pad review: for princesses (and princes) who don't like peas

You'd hardly know you were sleeping on the ground with this plushest of pads

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Our expert gave these iconic Keen hiking sandals her stamp of approval when she put them to the test - get yours now for a huge 40% off

The Keen Newport H2 hiking sandals are a versatile option for taking on tricky trails, combining great protection and ample breathability

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Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX hiking boots review: light and grippy for technical trails, but a few edits are needed to improve lacing and comfort

These lightweight hiking boots have some great technical features, but could use some tweaks for comfort and fit

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Big Agnes Torchlight EXP 0° sleeping bag review: this warm, expandable design was perfect for freezing nights on my trek to Everest Base Camp

Perfect for side sleepers and cold expeditions, this innovative design expands when you need more room without losing warmth

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Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket review: an impossibly light and packable layer, ready for every trail run

This truly featherlight jacket is in the running for the best we've ever tested

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Brooks Cascadia 19 trail running shoe review: a light and agile shoe that's technical enough for most terrain

This versatile shoe seems to fit virtually any bill for off-road runners

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Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System Isobutane review: a savvy two-burner with ferocious power that brings full kitchen capability to car camping

This ultra-packable two-burner stove harnesses Jetboil's legendary quick-boiling technology into a complete kitchen for the outdoors

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Amazfit T-Rex 3 review: a burly adventure watch that leaves room for improvement

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 isn't perfect, but it packs a lot of punch at a great price

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Fjällraven Abisko Trail Fleece review: I lived in this jacket for the trek to Everest Base Camp, and it's perfect

Smartly designed to optimize warmth and breathability, this technical fleece has the goods for cold expeditions and hanging out at a beer garden

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