Patagonia enters sleeping bag market, 45 years after founder's first model

More than four decades has passed between Yvon Chouinard's first sleeping bag and production models going on sale.

On test: insulated jackets reviewed

An insulated jacket is an essential piece of kit for anyone heading for the hills during winter. Temperatures can drop markedly as you ascend, and ...

Want to feel a bit chirpier? How about a Yumpa energy bar, with added crickets

Price: £19.99 for nine bars Weight: 54g (45g ℮) Energy per pack: 198-202 kcal per bar If you thought eating insects was only for c-list celebrities in the Australian jungle, think again.

On test: Hoka One One Speedgoat shoes reviewed

Price: £120 Colour: black/green Weight: 582g/pair (size 9) Construction: fabric/synthetic uppers/Vibram outsole Waterproofing: none Country of manufacture: Vietnam Sole stiffness: 2/10 Sizes: men’s 6½-13½ (40-49⅓); women’s 3½-9½ (36-44) The curious name of these trailrunning shoes comes from the Utah skyrunning race organised by Karl Meltzer and his input is also central to the design of this footwear.

Nordic children's outdoors brand Reima takes over Finnish Baby Box company

A Nordic brand that has recently launched its children’s outdoor clothing range in the UK has expanded with the acquisition of a specialist baby goods supplier.

On test: HJ Hall Extreme ProTrek socks reviewed

Price: £13.75 Country of manufacture: UK Weight: 108g/pair Colour: green/blue/grey Material: 42 per cent merino wool; 42 per cent acrylic; 11 per cent polyamide; 5 per cent Elastane Sizes: S-XXL, for shoe sizes from 3-15 Wash: 30C These British-made walking socks from Leicestershire-based company HJ Hall are part of the ProTrek range and have a high merino wool content which helped keep down odour during our prolonged tests.

On test: Teva Arrowood Lux shoes reviewed

Price: £100 Country of manufacture: Vietnam Weight: 732g/pair Colour: brown Sizes: men’s 6-13; women’s 3-9 The Arrowood Lux shoes are the latest development from Teva based on its Float-Lite midsole and outsole combination.

New Primus stoves and bottles cater for trekking campers

Swedish brand Primus, a byword for stove technology, is introducing two new models to its range for 2017.

On test: lightweight tents reviewed

Camping is one of our favourite ways of enjoying the great outdoors. Sleeping in a tent and waking to a beautiful countryside or mountain scene is ...