Mountaineering Instructor Kirsty Pallas and outdoor author Alex Roddie layer up with the most adaptable and temperature-regulating mids for the cooler seasons

Good mid layers all have one thing in common: they function as a protective outer layer in fine weather and provide warmth as an insulating layer on cooler days. Here are five of our current favourites.

Expert advice on the kit that makes a difference

In days gone by, winter riding was a stern test, as much because of the kit we had to wear as the weather we wore it in. Bibtights were akin to the wearing the lower half of a wetsuit with some fleece

With variable seasonal weather and a variety of bedding options available, changing from summer to winter bed linen requires consideration. ‘What you are aiming for is weightless warmth, so it’s all a

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