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

Brian Pask hits the shingle to beach test three new rods from Tronixpro’s Guerrilla range

Our pick of the best reels to see you through the coming season

All the gear you need to tackle bold outdoor pursuits, from bikepacking through Wales to a Lake Como retreat

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Mark Sawyer and Dan Webb test a pair of 8ft feeder rods at differing ends of the price spectrum