Base level

Expert advice on the kit that makes a difference

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.

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

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

Steph Wetherell and James Roddie keep the frost nip and wind chill at bay with the best in gloves for all weathers (except deep Winter)