MCN STAFF RATE THEIR RIDING KIT

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

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

THE LATEST KIT RIDDEN, TESTED AND RATED

Supported by Nikwax , The Long ReView celebrates looking after the places we love and the kit that helps us get there. Each month, we’ll focus on a product that has stood the test of time, why it endures and how to care for it. Here wildlife ranger Peter Macfarlane attests to the longevity of Fjällräven’s Keb Trousers...

Is it possible to buy everything* you need for a hill day for under £100? TGO reviewer, wildlife ranger and Glasgow’s premier purple fleece fan Peter Macfarlane learns you needn’t be minted to kit yourself out on Vinted