Built by sailors, trusted by the world celebrating 50 years of gill

Searching for the perfect Offshore jacket? We put half a dozen to the test to make your decision easier

Technology has transformed sailing, but was the past better or worse? Andy Du Port shares his views

Today, down jackets built for K2 are worn on the school run and premium waterproofs pop up in pubs. In their photo book, Max Leonard and Henry Iddon track down hard-as-nails but unheralded mountaineers and the fabric innovators who put them safely – and sometimes even stylishly – on summits to ask how we got here

The best optics and outdoor products tried & tested for you

Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each of them

Sturdy but oh-so-stylish, a new crop of gardenwear can take you from plot to shop and school pick-up. Put these brands on your Christmas wishlist