Grouptest: heavy-duty outdoor bags

Lara Dunn and Peter Macfarlane stride out with the best hiking rucksacks for day use

Designed for use from early spring right through to late autumn, a 3-SEASON SLEEPING BAG is the most popular and versatile camping companion for backpacking trips or wild camping adventures in the hills. Here are our top picks.

THE RIDE PRODUCT TEST

Rich has been wearing Kriega rucksacks for the best part of 20 years – and the Trail18 ranks as a firm favourite

TRAIL'S GEAR, TESTED FOR YOU

Lit summer kit that brings the heat to garden soirees, countryside picnics and all-night raves. So turn on, tune in and kick back this sunny season