Lightweight camping chairs are suddenly everywhere. Lara Dunn takes a load off and tries out two for size

SIX OF THE BEST

THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN OUTDOOR KIT

Water, fuel, recovery shoes, spare clothes… need somewhere to put all your race-day kit? Here’s our pick of multi-compartment backpacks

From binocs to balms, comfy seats to crunchy snacks: a celebration of little treats that make all the difference.

The nights are fair drawing in so it’s over to James Roddie to shed some light on the situation