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

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

Used well, they can make a weekend on a non-electric pitch feel easy: phones topped up, lights on, laptops charged and a bit of evening comfort without worrying about flattening your leisure battery.

GADGETS FOR DIGITAL NOMADS

I have an Orbea Urrun 10, which is said to have great range thanks to its 630Wh battery. It performs brilliantly in warmer weather. But here in Toronto, where it’s often-17°C in winter, my range drops

It’s the start of another great day on your holiday. After enjoying breakfast under your awning, basking in the early morning sunshine, you head off sightseeing. Maybe you had a lovely day spent wande