The ideal backpacking kit list

SIX OF THE BEST

Steph Wetherell and Fiona Russell focus on two new products

A cup of tea on the hill. A hot supper watching the sunset from a summit. Breakfast-in-a-bag after an idyllic camp. A backpacking stove makes it all possible – here are five of our favourites.

Mountaineering Instructor Kirsty Pallas and pro wildlife photographer James Roddie tuck in for the night in the great outdoors, with their pick of 0-degree sleeping bags

GIVE YOURSELF THE EDGE

Why scramble when you can dominate? Arm yourself with these last-minute travel upgrades and hacks, turning chaos into effortless cool