We’ve been busy testing in the past year. Here is what we’ve found that works

Your kit needs to blend protection with style when you’re 17 years old. Lyle Armitage reveals his autumnal go-to gear

It needs to be comfortable enough to let you swing freely while offering the protection you need to spend four hours walking in the rain…

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Heading to the mountains this winter? We’ve got the most colourful, hi-tech and innovative kit required for an adrenaline-fuelled winter sports break, whether your main objective is staying safe on the slopes, exceeding the speed of sound on your favourite black run or dazzling other skiers with a spectacularly bright jacket

Never mind the John Lewis advert, this is what you’ve been waiting for