Second generation Eclipse helmet features improved airflow and aerodynamics

Are you getting started outdoors, gearing up for a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, or just need to save a few quid? We all need to get out, even in this economy. Here’s the lowdown on the best, more budget-friendly backpacking kit our team have reviewed over the last year or so, in one place for the first time

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Arai MX-V Evo £569

American brand Ventum’s NS1 V3 is a premium all rounder offering pro level performance for real world racers

Giant has gone all out on a bike designed to help your child get into road riding. But does its performance warrant the price?