Gas, liquid fuel and alcohol stoves each shine in different conditions. We compare weight, fuel availability, cold-weather performance and cost for British camping trips.

Trekking poles spare your knees on descents and steady you on rough ground — but only with the right height, technique and a clear idea of when to leave them behind.

Hydrostatic head, membranes and DWR finishes decoded, so you can tell which numbers on a jacket's spec sheet actually affect a wet day on the hill.