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height='100%25'/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mO8/B8AAqsB1DKTUZgAAAAASUVORK5CYII='/%3E%3C/svg%3E")" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 100vw,(max-width: 1439px) 50vw,100vw" srcSet="https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/2/2025/08/cadair-berwyn-1.jpg?ar=16%3A9&fit=crop&crop=top&auto=format&w=256&q=80 256w, https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/2/2025/08/cadair-berwyn-1.jpg?ar=16%3A9&fit=crop&crop=top&auto=format&w=384&q=80 384w, https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/2/2025/08/cadair-berwyn-1.jpg?ar=16%3A9&fit=crop&crop=top&auto=format&w=480&q=80 480w, 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So if there's one :a[hiking accessory]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/accessories/hiking-gear-essentials/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} that you should always remember to pack, it's the humble head torch – no matter what time of year it is. A head torch is your illumination salvation.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A good headtorch isn’t just for illumination either. Most have built-in strobe or SOS functions, which can be vital for signalling in emergencies. And for multi-day adventures or :a[wild camps]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/advice/wild-camping/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, hands-free lighting is invaluable when cooking, map reading and route planning, or rooting around in your rucksack in the gloom."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A couple of must-dos: before venturing out, always make sure your head torch works and that you've packed a set of spare batteries (or a fully juiced power bank and charging cable). And then consider taking a lightweight spare or backup head torch."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Today, the choice of hillwalking head torches is greater than ever. The widespread adoption of the Light Emitting Diode (LED) and the lithium-ion battery have both revolutionised head torch design. They are now lighter, brighter, more robust and longer lasting than ever before."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Best head torches for hiking at a glance"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best in test:** :a[Petzl Swift RL]{href='https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/19595130/petzl-swift-rl-headlamp-19595130' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Highly rated:** :a[Black Diamond Storm 500-R]{href='https://www.ellis-brigham.com/black-diamond-storm-500-r-222200901?' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Highly rated:** :a[BioLite HeadLamp 425]{href='https://www.blacks.co.uk/16620057/biolite-headlamp-425-16620057/4599540/?' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best value head torch**: :a[Alpkit Qark]{href='https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/mp/alpkit/qark-580-lumen-usb-rechargeable-head-torch/_/R-p-aaebc7c1-952c-4433-8624-8b9d428d4e49' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## How we tested the best head torches"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Head torches come with us every time we head out into the hills or mountains, even when we're hiking in the long daylight hours of summer. We often carry them as a backup safety option in case we get delayed or benighted, but they also form a key part of our kit if we're planning to :a[wild camp]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/advice/wild-camping-top-tips/' } or :a[navigate in the darkness]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/advice/night-walking/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The majority of the torches in this test have been tested and reviewed by our North Wales resident :a[Matt Jones]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/matt-jones/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, who takes them out into his local hills, and even delves into quarries and caves to see what they can do."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The headlamps in this test are specifically aimed at hikers and :a[backpackers]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/tents/best-wild-camping-tent/' } rather than runners, although some could double up and do both jobs (see our pick of the best :a[running head torches]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/accessories/best-running-headtorches-reviewed/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} for more specific run options)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Key factors we look at when testing include **burn time** (battery life, essentially). We like to see enough in a low/medium setting to get you through an overnight emergency or a couple of nights of camping."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Brightness**, known as lumens, is another key one and is a measure of the amount of visible light. See our FAQ section at the bottom of this page for more info on what we recommend."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"We also judge head torches on their **weight** (the lighter the better if you're carrying it all day) and **ease of use** – so how easy is it to turn on or off, switch between modes or use with gloves?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**For more information about our testing process, read :a[how we test gear]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/how-we-test/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Best head torches reviewed: {#h-best-head-torches-reviewed}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Best of the rest"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"What you see above is our shortlist of the very best head torches. Over the years, we've actually reviewed more than what you can see here in this shortlist, so here's a quick overview of some other models you may be interested in checking out."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"We've previously reviewed all of these head torches, and while they haven't made it into our updated shortlist, we still think they're worth a look. The :a[Black Diamond Distance LT1100]{href='https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/black-diamond-distance-lt-1000-head-torch-B48B390125.html' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} (£100) is one such option. It scored 4/5 stars :a[in our review]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/accessories/black-diamond-distance-lt1100-headtorch-review/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, with the tester praising it for it's impressive battery life, bright output and quick charge times."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The :a[Petzl Tikka Core]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/PETZL-Tikka%C2%AE-Core-Frontal-Unisex-Adult/dp/B09ZMNVNPS/ref=sr_1_1/?' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} (£51) also deserves a mention. It's like a little brother to the Actik Core, featured above, with 450 lumens, a lightweight and compact build, plus the ability to work with the included rechargeable battery or AAAs. We gave it 4/5 stars :a[in our original review]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/accessories/petzl-tikka-core-headtorch-review/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"At the budget end of the scale we have the :a[Lifesystems Intensity 580]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifesystems-Intensity-Rechargeable-Resistant-Adjustable/dp/B0DHHH9PZ7/ref=asc_df_B0DHHH9PZ7' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} (£35). While it only :a[scored 3.5 stars]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/accessories/lifesystems-intensity-580-review/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} (and thus doesn't feature above), tester Matt said this is one of the best-value head torches he's tested. It's bright and can be used with rechargeable or AAA batteries, but it's also a little heavy and light on features."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## What to look for in a head torch {#h-what-to-look-for-in-a-head-torch}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjJpdPZ8ua8"},"type":"embeds"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### How much should I spend on a head torch?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"As LED technology gets cheaper, it's also led to a proliferation of junk lights. In our experience, these promise incredible many features, but they invariably fall to pieces (figuratively, but sometimes literally) in bad weather or when they take a bit of a beating."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"That's why we've picked out the best hillwalking head torches from various tried and tested brands that promise durability and reliability. These, in addition to balancing size, weight and real-world performance."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### How many lumens should a head torch have?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"For casual use around a campsite, 100 to 200 lumens is about right. With :a[nighttime walking]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/advice/night-walking/' } and navigation, you'll want to look at 200 to 500 lumens. Then for trail running, mountaineering, or skiing, you'll want to consider upwards of 500 lumens in order to get clear illumination of a wide area in front of you."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The brighter a head torch, often the greater its maximum distance. But a very long distance of hundreds of metres normally requires a focused beam. Consider how important this is for your outdoor pursuits."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### What sort of battery life does a head torch have?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Size and settings influence run times. Head torches that allow you to turn down the brightness boost run time. Likewise, with a larger battery. But a bigger battery is heavier too, which is worth remembering."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Consider rechargeable versus standard batteries too. The former is very convenient but might require you to take a power bank with you. With AAA and AAA batteries, it's easy to take spares with you, and you can also get rechargeable ones these days too."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### What IP rating should my head torch have?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A head torch's ruggedness is heavily influenced by its IP (ingress protection) rating. The IP is followed by two digits - the first determining dust protection (scale of 0 to 6), the second against moisture (scale of 0 to 9). Head torches don't often have a first digit in their IP rating, and instead, use an 'X'."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"This means they haven't been tested against dust protection, but this doesn't necessarily matter if the head torch has good moisture protection (IPX4 or more) because it should result in good dust proofing too."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### How much should my head torch weigh?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"This is mostly dependent on the battery size. So while a head torch with a bigger battery might be heavier, you'll get longer running time and/or brightness in return. And vice versa."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### What light modes should my head torch have?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Beyond basic 'On' and 'Off' settings, flood lighting modes are good for illuminating the path directly ahead."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Focused, spot beams are helpful for picking out objects at a distance, which is ideal for navigating."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A strobe mode is useful for attracting attention. Red and green coloured beams help preserve your own night vision. Red is best for this, but green lets you see with greater clarity."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Head torches that have a lot of lumens and several light settings are very versatile. But the design of the buttons on the head torch is very important here. You want to be able to use them while wearing the head torch and, therefore, to be intuitive."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"You may also want to be able to operate the buttons while wearing gloves."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### What's best – narrow or wide beam?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"This really comes down to your desired usage. As we've mentioned above, a narrow beam will let you spot details further away, while a wide beam will illuminate your immediate surroundings."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"In our opinion, a head torch that offers a mixed beam or both options is best for hikers, as it helps with foot placement as well as route finding."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"If you're just buying something for around camp, though, then a wide beam will be well suited."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### What sort of strap is best?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A headband is the easiest to fit and adjust, even when wearing a helmet. But head torches with an overhead strap offer a more stable fit and are, therefore, better for activities like :a[trail running]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/accessories/best-running-headtorches-reviewed' }, although they are more fiddly."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the author"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Matt Jones]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/matt-jones/' } is a freelance journalist based in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, he’s a vastly experienced gear tester and self-confessed outdoor kit geek. Matt’s been one of our main gear testers for the last couple of years and is the first person we call with any complicated kit queries that need in-depth and forensic analysis."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://xd.wayin.com/embed/0433e1ec-75a2-4747-88a9-9b0991fb209e?mode=responsive\u0026scrolling=no"},"type":"embeds"}],"hasGallery":false,"hasVideo":true},{"__typename":"Article","id":"71109","publicationDate":1757072675000,"lastModifiedAt":1757072732000,"furl":"saucony-xodus-ultra-4-review","title":"Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 review: Robust and comfortable after full mountain days","excerpt":"The Saucony Xodus Ultra is back with its fourth edition, and it\u0026#8217;s the...","categories":[{"__typename":"Category","id":"577","name":"Shoes","furl":"shoes","parent":{"__typename":"Category","id":"574","name":"Trail Running","furl":"trail-running"}}],"heroImage":[{"__typename":"ImageMeta","image":{"__typename":"Image","fileName":"Saucony-Xodus-Ultra-4-trail-running-shoe-with-star-ratings.jpg","path":"affiliates/sites/2/2025/09","width":1920,"height":1080},"altText":"Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 trail running shoe with star ratings","description":null,"credits":"LFTO/Milo Wilson"}],"_layout":[{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**The Saucony Xodus Ultra is back with its fourth edition, and it's the most significant redesign these much-lauded :a[trail running shoes]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/shoes/best-trail-running-shoes-uk/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} have undergone since their inception.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The toe box is slightly narrower, the upper feels tougher than ever, and the outsole has been upgraded from Saucony’s proprietary PWRTRAC rubber to a full-length Vibram MegaGrip, giving it technical bite from toe to heel."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Despite losing the rock plate, the shoe is heavier than it has ever been at 309g (10.9oz). But the weight feels justified – the name of the game with the Xodus Ultra 4 is durability, foot protection, and cushioning that can carry you for miles (if not at break-neck speeds, then certainly in reliable comfort)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Upper"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"At first glance, the upper looks robust, thick, maybe even a bit overbuilt. But once you start running in it, the surprising breathability comes through. Saucony has gone for a slightly all-or-nothing approach here. Large ventilation holes over the forefoot and midfoot sides let air and water move freely, helping drainage after stream crossings, while the rest of the mesh is very tightly woven."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"There's also plenty of reinforcements. At the toe, you get a TPU coating layered with extra Vibram rubber that creeps up from the outsole to make sure you can kick rocks in this thing."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Around the heel, there's a stiff collar made from what I assume is faux suede or leather. The shoe has vegan credentials, and also claims to use recycled materials, though Saucony stays pretty vague about exactly how much recycled material is used, and where."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Inside, the sock liner hugs the foot and feels snug. This, combined with extra-long laces and the option to tie a runner’s knot through the final eyelet, makes for a very secure lockdown. The fit is fairly narrow and precise, and that won’t be for everyone."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Personally, I love how close to the foot it feels. On tricky rock sections or steep descents, I felt totally confident placing each step."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The laces themselves are a small quirk. They’re soft to the touch and seem strong, but they do feel slightly slick – I suspect there’s a decent amount of nylon in them. After 15–20k runs I noticed them loosening, and once they even came undone when brambles hooked and tugged at my feet."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"There are also neat touches for long-haul use. A metal D-ring and reinforced overlays allow gaiters to be attached securely. Combined with the multi-layered mesh, this makes the Xodus Ultra 4 feel built for serious endurance outings."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Midsole"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The midsole design is where Saucony has made subtle but important changes. You still get the familiar PWRRUN PB foam, but this time there’s 8% more of it compared to previous editions. A PWRRUN frame has also been added around the core, giving extra stiffness and stability to balance out the soft cushioning. A PWRRUN+ sockliner sits on top, rounding out what’s now a taller and more protective platform."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"On paper, the stack is 36mm in the heel and 30mm in the forefoot, giving a 6mm drop. That puts it in the “max cushioning” category, at least according to Saucony. But visually it doesn’t look like a massive, bulbous :a[Hoka Stinson 7]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/shoes/hoka-stinson-7-review/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} style midsole. It looks relatively understated, but the feel is where it's at."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Straight out of the box, the shoe is plush and comfortable. After a 20k run, my feet still felt fresh, which is one of the biggest compliments I can give. Consistency is the word here. Some shoes feel great for the first hour and then tail off, but the Xodus Ultra 4 keeps the same level of comfort mile after mile."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It doesn’t have the spring or energy return you’d expect from a carbon-plated racer like the :a[North Face Vectiv Pro 3]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/shoes/the-north-face-vectiv-pro-3-review/' }, nor is it trying to. This is not a speed shoe. It’s clearly for long, consistent distance, and it leans into that identity with confidence. You can rack up dozens of miles and still feel supported."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"What surprised me most was how much ground feel remained. Despite the big stack, I could still read the trail beneath me. That balance – soft protection without turning everything into a numb platform – makes this one of the :a[best ultra trail running shoes]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/shoes/best-ultra-trail-running-shoes/' } I’ve tested recently. It gives control without sacrificing comfort, which is exactly what you need on long days."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Outsole"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The outsole is perhaps the biggest – and certainly the most obvious – upgrade. Saucony has ditched their PWRTRAC rubber and gone with full-coverage Vibram MegaGrip. It’s a proven compound, and here it’s paired with 4mm chevron-shaped lugs. These point forward in the forefoot for climbing and backward under the heel for braking."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The lug design looks similar to older models, but Saucony has extended them full-length across the outsole. Previously, they got shorter at the toe and heel. That change makes a nice difference. Hairpin turns and choppy downhills feel more controlled, and braking on loose ground feels secure."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Grip on rock is superb. The tackiness of MegaGrip is obviously ideal on wet rock, but the trade-off is mud performance. With lugs placed fairly close together, the outsole can get clogged in thick woodland bogs, and it's not great for shedding. Still, durability is outstanding, and for most mixed-terrain running the outsole feels bombproof."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Price and competition"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 sits at the pricier end of the trail running shoe spectrum, but you get a lot of shoe for the money. With its 36/30mm stack and 4mm lugs, the natural comparison is the :a[Hoka Speedgoat 6]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/news/hoka-speedgoat-6-first-look/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Both are designed for distance, but the Saucony feels stiffer and more protective, while the Hoka feels lighter and more cushioned. Which you prefer depends on whether your priority is soft comfort or rugged durability."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"I also found parallels with the :a[ASICS Gel-Trabuco 13]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/shoes/asics-gel-trabuco-13-review/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}. That shoe comes in cheaper and also aims for all-terrain versatility, but in direct comparison it lacks the Xodus Ultra 4’s toughness and outsole grip."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Xodus Ultra 4 doesn’t use a waterproof membrane, instead relying on its drainage and ventilation holes to clear water quickly. That means wet feet are inevitable in heavy rain or river crossings, but the upside is that it dries out far faster than a Gore-Tex shoe."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"If waterproofing is non-negotiable, you might want to look at something like the :a[Inov8 Trailtalon GTX]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/shoes/inov8-trailtalon-gtx-review/' }, which offers deeper lugs and a Gore-Tex lining."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Verdict"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 is an unassuming shoe that delivers more than it promises at first glance. It has a bombproof upper, reliable cushioning and a Vibram outsole that performs excellently across most surfaces."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It’s not the fastest shoe, and it doesn’t try to be. If you want something for racing short distances, there are better options. But if you’re heading out for long training runs, ultras, or big mountain days where reliability trumps speed, the Xodus Ultra 4 is a superb choice."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the author"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Milo Wilson]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/milo-wilson/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} is our full-time trail running tester and, coincidentally, the person in our office voted most likely to usurp Paul Mescal as king of the heartthrobs."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"He's based in the Surrey hills and loves nothing more than a long, ploddy run through the undulating trails of his home on a sunny Sunday. He also runs our :a[#Run1000Mileschallenge]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/training/run1000miles/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://xd.wayin.com/embed/594e7daf-ad29-4bc0-854f-f94524c54174?mode=responsive\u0026scrolling=no"},"type":"embeds"}],"hasGallery":false,"hasVideo":false},{"__typename":"Article","id":"67662","publicationDate":1757067566000,"lastModifiedAt":1757067763000,"furl":"biolite-range-300-headlamp-review","title":"BioLite Range 300 head torch review: Minimalist but powerful","excerpt":"New for 2025, the BioLite Range 300 is a minimalist head torch that punches...","categories":[{"__typename":"Category","id":"564","name":"Accessories","furl":"accessories","parent":{"__typename":"Category","id":"563","name":"Hiking","furl":"hiking"}}],"heroImage":[{"__typename":"ImageMeta","image":{"__typename":"Image","fileName":"Biolite-range-300-headlamp.jpg","path":"affiliates/sites/2/2025/07","width":1920,"height":1080},"altText":"Biolite range 300 headlamp","description":null,"credits":"LFTO/Matt Jones"}],"_layout":[{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**New for 2025, the BioLite Range 300 is a minimalist head torch that punches above its weight –literally. At just 51g, it’s one of the lightest full-featured :a[head torches]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/accessories/best-head-torch/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} on the market, yet it still delivers a respectable 300 lumens of output and a max beam range of 75 metres.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The sleek design integrates the LED unit directly into a wide, soft, breathable headband that sits flush and comfortably against your head, with zero bounce or hotspots."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The light is intuitive to operate via a single top-mounted button, with stepless dimming from 300 to 3 lumens, a strobe mode, and useful features like light memory and a lock function."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A three-LED battery indicator shows charge level, and the USB-C charging port allows for rapid recharging – just 8 minutes of juice yields an hour of high-power light."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"While burn time at full brightness (3.5 hours) is fairly modest, this is to be expected from such a compact unit. It excels in lower-output modes, making it perfect for wild camping, hillwalking, climbing, or short runs."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The lack of red light is a slight omission, but otherwise, this is a well-priced, impressively specced head torch that excels as a lightweight primary or backup option for fast-and-light adventures."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Design and features"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"New for 2025, the BioLite Range 300 is an extremely lightweight and compact head torch, powered by an in-built USB rechargeable li-ion battery."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Staying true to the brand’s trademark comfort-focused design ethos, the LED light unit is slim and unobtrusive, being seamlessly integrated into the one-piece elastic headband, which is soft, breathable and fully adjustable."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"This gives a sleek look and a total weight of just 51g. In terms of power-to-weight, that means the Range 300 is one of the most competitive head torches on the market, bettered only by the more expensive Black Diamond Deploy 325 and Nitecore UL25."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"And despite its diminutive size, this is a robust bit of kit. It has an IP (ingress protection) rating of IP67, which means it is completely dustproof and submersible in water (the test criteria allows total submersion up to one metre for 30 minutes)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"This ought to give good peace of mind that the Range 300 will keep on shining even in the most biblical of downpours, and will continue to function even if it gets dropped in a puddle."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Operation is very intuitive, since there’s only one rubberised button, sensibly positioned on top of the unit. Press it and the single white centrally-positioned LED illuminates."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"On initial power-up, it’s set by default to the maximum 300-lumen output, but you can hold the button to dim the light as desired, down to a minimum 3-lumen setting."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Impressively, the Range 300 also has a light memory function, so when you switch the light off and on again, it’ll automatically return to your last chosen brightness. Alternatively, a quick double press of the power button activates a white strobe mode."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"You also get a button lock function to prevent the head torch being accidentally operated, e.g. while it’s stashed away in your pack – to activate it, just press and hold the power button for 8 seconds."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"There’s also a handy three-LED battery charge indicator on one side of the unit. Meanwhile, the USB-C recharging port is hidden on the rear of the light body, which flips down for easy access. It can be adjusted in four positions to angle the light as desired."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Performance and comfort"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"We’ve praised many BioLite head torches for their wearability and comfort, and the new Range 300 is no exception. It feels great to wear, partly because it is so light. But a hallmark of the brand’s designs is their ability to integrate the lamp unit seamlessly with the headband, and that’s a stand-out quality of this model too."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"You get a full-size, one-piece elasticated headband made from a soft and flexible wicking fabric. It’s easy to adjust and doesn’t bounce around or feel front-heavy. Nor does it cut into your temples or press against the back of your skull, unlike the elastic bungees and cordlocks of most rival lightweight lamps."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"When it comes to performance, the 300-lumen output is bright enough for most general outdoor scenarios, and the maximum beam throw of 75m is adequate."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Some rivals delivers slightly superior performance in this metric, mostly due to superior beam optics – the Range 300 relies on a single white LED for all its light output."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Quoted burn times are 3.5hrs at maximum power of 300 lumens, and 150hrs at the minimum three lumens output. After that, the battery charge indicator will flash eight times, and the unit will drop to one hour of emergency reserve lighting – so you’ll never be plunged into total darkness with no warning."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"That’s very good for its size. Obviously, as a small, compact head torch, this is not a unit designed for epic dusk-to-dawn night hikes or extended low-light use."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It’s much better suited to general ‘around the tent’-type situations, such as when wild camping (though the lack of a red-light mode might be an annoyance for your tentmate). It also has a quick charging capability."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The USB-C port allows for ‘Rapid Recharge’, and the brand claims you’ll get an hour of power (on high) from just 8 minutes’ charge. This makes the Range 300 a very efficient light source – ideal if you’re relying on a portable power bank to keep all your electronics alive when backpacking off-grid."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Moreover, the Range 300’s compact dimensions ensure that it also works well when utilised as a back-up or emergency light to keep stashed in a pack or kit bag. Climbers and hikers will love it."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"And thanks to its supremely comfortable low bulk design and minimal weight, it’s also a viable choice for runners heading out on short evening sessions or pre-work training runs, especially if you tend to stick to trails or quieter roads."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It’s fine for city streets too – it’s certainly bright enough – but the lack of a rear red light means it lacks the safety elements of more specialist :a[running head torches]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/accessories/best-running-headtorches-reviewed/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} (in which case, take a look at BioLite’s Dash 450 instead)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Price and competition"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"With a UK RRP of £42.99, this is a very reasonably priced head torch, especially given its low weight in relation to its 300-lumen maximum light output."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"In fact, there are few 300+ lumen head torches that can compete with the Range 300 as an overall package. The only two that spring to mind are Black Diamond’s Deploy 325 (325 lumens, 40g, £55) and :a[Nitecore’s NU25 UL]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/accessories/nitecore-nu25-mct-ul-head-torch-review/' } (400 lumens, 47g, £45)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"However, the Range 300 slightly undercuts both of these on price. It also has fractionally superior burn times (especially in the mid and low power range) – though you can’t expect amazing battery life from such small, compact units. But where the Range 300 really shines is its quick charging ability."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Thanks to that Rapid Recharge function, you’ll get 1hr of light from just 8 minutes of charging. That adds to this head torch’s practicality and useability in the field, whether you’re using it as a primary light source or a back-up."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"All in all, we think it’s a great addition to the BioLite range and a head torch that fills a handy niche for ultralight backpackers and weight-conscious wild campers, as well as other users."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"For example, it’ll particularly suit hillwalkers, runners and climbers in search of a lightweight, compact, comfortable and decently bright head torch for back-up and emergency use, or for shorter bursts of activity."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Verdict"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A ‘forget-it’s-there’ ultralight head torch with practical features and fast charging. Ideal as a compact, high-performing backup option or a primary head torch for shorter ‘fast and light’ pursuits."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"For more useful gizmos, check out our roundup of the :a[best camping gadgets]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/accessories/best-camping-gadget-uk/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":""},"type":"bauer-blocks/bauer-ready-to-buy"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the author"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Matt Jones]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/matt-jones/' } is a freelance journalist based in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, he’s a vastly experienced gear tester and self-confessed outdoor kit geek."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Matt’s been one of our main gear testers for the last couple of years and is the first person we call with any complicated kit queries that need in-depth and forensic analysis."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://xd.wayin.com/embed/0433e1ec-75a2-4747-88a9-9b0991fb209e?mode=responsive\u0026scrolling=no"},"type":"embeds"}],"hasGallery":false,"hasVideo":false},{"__typename":"Article","id":"49589","publicationDate":1730984219000,"lastModifiedAt":1757065953000,"furl":"best-womens-fleece-jackets","title":"Warm, cosy and breathable: The best women’s fleece jackets for hiking in 2025","excerpt":"When heading outdoors, staying warm, comfortable and well-protected from the...","categories":[{"__typename":"Category","id":"565","name":"Jackets","furl":"jackets","parent":{"__typename":"Category","id":"563","name":"Hiking","furl":"hiking"}}],"heroImage":[{"__typename":"ImageMeta","image":{"__typename":"Image","fileName":"Fleece-feature-images.jpg","path":"affiliates/sites/2/2024/11","width":1920,"height":1080},"altText":"Best women's fleece jackets feature image","description":null,"credits":"LFTO"}],"_layout":[{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**When heading outdoors, staying warm, comfortable and well-protected from the elements is essential. **The best women's fleece jackets should** hit all of those parameters, with a good balance of insulation, breathability and freedom of movement.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Many should also be multifunctional, being able to go from peaks, to park to pub without a hitch, which means style shouldn't be an afterthought."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"In this guide, we’ve gathered the best women's hiking fleeces to suit a variety of climates, preferences, and outdoor adventures. We’ll explore options for different budgets, materials, and styles, so you can find the fleece that fits your needs, keeping you cosy on every adventure."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## How we tested the best women's fleece jackets"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Whether you’re looking for something lightweight for cool mornings or a heavy-duty layer for wintry conditions, the :a[best fleece jackets]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/jackets/best-fleece-jackets-reviewed/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} can keep you cosy without adding too much bulk."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Twelve different hiking fleeces were tested by a team of outdoorsy women of all shapes and sizes, to make sure a full range of use-cases and fits were investigated. The fleeces were tested over the start of autumn 2024 in a range of conditions, from hiking, to camping, to running and very importantly, visiting the pub."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Heading up the team is _LFTO_ writer :a[Fliss Freeborn]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/fliss-freeborn/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, who stands at a lofty 5'2\" and wears the size directly in the middle of a UK 8 and a 10, which is useful for testing whether things run big or small. Where other testers are used, their height and size are given."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## The best women's fleece jackets at a glance"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"_**Editor's note:** We last updated this guide to the best women's fleece jackets on 2/09/2025, checking all recommended items are still available. We also added a new favourite, the :a[Paramo Bentu Fleece]{href='https://paramo-clothing.com/en-gb/explore-range/product/womens-bentu-fleece/?' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}_, _tested by :a[Evie Nichols]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/evie-nichols/#' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} on some blustery :a[Peak District walks]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/best-walks-peak-district/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}._"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best fleece jacket in test** - :a[Patagonia R1 full zip]{href='https://www.ldmountaincentre.com/walk-hike-c1/clothing-c2/midlayer-fleece-c120/patagonia-r1-air-full-zip-hoody-wmn-p66425/s357389?' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best value fleece jacket** - :a[Keela Skye Pro full zip]{href='https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126356243737' }"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best heavyweight fleece** - :a[Finisterre Bolster Zip Fleece]{href='https://finisterre.com/products/womens-recycled-bolster-full-zip-fleece-burnt-umber-olive?srsltid=AfmBOoqycqDsEhwP6ZWt_B9_6EP7L-5Ra-6c8_5OqTe_9n1XU_1fg8JE' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best technical mountaineering fleece** - :a[Mountain Equipment Durian Fleece]{href='https://www.nevisport.com/mountain-equipment-womens-durian-hooded-jacket?' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## **What should I look for in a hiking fleece?**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Look for a fleece that balances warmth with breathability and allows freedom of movement. Check the weight (light, mid, or heavy) based on the climate you'll be hiking in, and consider features like moisture-wicking, zippered pockets, and hooded options for extra versatility."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The insulation type can also differ as to the pattern or lining used (grid-pattern, ribbed, brushed). As a general rule, it should be able to pack down into a fairly small bundle to be stuffed into a hiking rucksack at a moment's notice."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## **Which weight of fleece is best for hiking?**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It depends on the season and temperatures you’ll be hiking in. Lightweight fleeces work well in warmer conditions or as part of a layering system. Midweight fleeces are versatile for cooler weather, while heavyweights provide maximum insulation in cold environments. As a rule, we have one of each in our wardrobes, which then can be layered on top of one-another for super cold nights in the tent!"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"In terms of the physical weight of the fleece, for very lightweight fleeces, anything sub 300g is a good bet. Midweight fleeces (the majority of what we've been testing here) should be between 300g - 450g grams, and anything above 450g is going to be a warm, fleecy chonker."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## **How should a hiking fleece fit?**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A good hiking fleece should fit snugly but allow enough room to move comfortably, layer over a base layer, and fit under a jacket if needed. You don’t want it too tight, as it should trap air for insulation, but also it shouldn't be overly loose, as this could let cold air in. Look for articulated sleeves and underarm patches in more technical offerings."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## **Can I use a regular fleece for hiking?**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"While any fleece can provide warmth, hiking-specific fleeces are usually designed with technical features, like moisture-wicking fabrics, added stretch, and durability to withstand outdoor wear and tear. These features make them a better option for hiking - but if you're out and about for a few hours walking the dog, or perhaps going for a woodland stroll, then any fleece will be ok."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"If you're doing anything prolonged outdoors in a technical mountain environment, however, you'll want something a lot more lightweight that stows easily into. abag."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## **Are fleeces good for wet conditions?**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Fleeces aren't waterproof, but they do dry quickly and retain some warmth even when damp. Some fleeces come with a DWR coating, but for properly wet conditions, you’ll want to layer your fleece under a waterproof shell to stay dry and comfortable."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## **How should I care for my hiking fleece?**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Most fleeces can be machine washed on a gentle cycle, but avoid fabric softeners as they can reduce the fabric’s moisture-wicking ability, and they encourage microplastic shedding. Hang drying is usually best to maintain the fleece’s shape and softness, but tumble drying on a low heat can also work too."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## **What are the eco-friendly options for hiking fleeces?**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Many brands now offer fleeces made from recycled polyester or sustainably sourced materials. Check for certifications like Bluesign or Global Recycled Standard (GRS) if eco-conscious options are important to you. Many of the fleeces we've tested here are very eco-consciously made, including the options from Patagonia, BAM, Craghoppers and Arc'teryx."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the author"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"_LFTO_ writer :a[Fliss Freeborn]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/fliss-freeborn/' } might otherwise be known as Fleece Freeborn. She just loves the things and cannot get enough of being cosy, mainly because she lives in Scotland in the world's coldest ground floor victorian terrace."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://xd.wayin.com/embed/0433e1ec-75a2-4747-88a9-9b0991fb209e?mode=responsive\u0026scrolling=no"},"type":"embeds"}],"hasGallery":false,"hasVideo":false},{"__typename":"Article","id":"71026","publicationDate":1756996845000,"lastModifiedAt":1756996847000,"furl":"coros-nomad-watch-review","title":"Coros Nomad watch review: An absolute steal at this price…","excerpt":"Freshly launched in the last couple of weeks, the new Coros Nomad watch is...","categories":[{"__typename":"Category","id":"564","name":"Accessories","furl":"accessories","parent":{"__typename":"Category","id":"563","name":"Hiking","furl":"hiking"}}],"heroImage":[{"__typename":"ImageMeta","image":{"__typename":"Image","fileName":"coros-nomad-watch-review-rating.jpg","path":"affiliates/sites/2/2025/09","width":1920,"height":1080},"altText":"Coros Nomad watch on mapping mode","description":null,"credits":"LFTO/Kate Milsom"}],"_layout":[{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Freshly launched in the last couple of weeks, the new Coros Nomad watch is built for anyone with a passion for outdoors and the mountains. The first and only Coros watch with a built-in microphone, the Nomad is designed as an adventure companion for logging both activities and memories – but is that enough to put it up there with the :a[best outdoor watches]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/accessories/best-outdoor-watches/' }?**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"What makes the Nomad stand out most from its Coros siblings is that it’s a much more holistic outdoors tracker. In a nutshell, the “Apex is built for mountain athletes, whereas Nomad is built for mountain adventures”, shares Coros Wearable CEO and co-founder Lewis Wu in our pre-launch meeting."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Evidently a team that practices what it preaches when it comes to adventure sport, the Coros founders explained that they wanted a new watch that could act as an adventure journal as the icing on the proverbial cake, alongside the usual sports and biometrics tracking that’s become the standard in outdoor watches."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"That being said, the Nomad was clearly made with anglers in mind. There’s a huge amount of fishing data and logging options available. You can log where and when you catch a fish, including its size, weight and species."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It allows you to mark down your favourite catch locations and even tide times for the next time you’re in the area. The watch aims to improve your chances of catching a bite during key fishing times, with a best fishing time suggestion for those in new areas."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"As with all sport profiles, you can mark waypoints and points of interest to circle back to. There are heaps of angling profiles, including fishing via: surf, boat, flatwater, kayak, offshore, inshore… the list goes on. Even the camo colourways of khaki green, taupe brown and dark grey are reminiscent of riverways."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Why are we testing the Nomad on _LFTO_ then? Because angling lovers aside, the Nomad is a brilliant outdoors watch in its own right. Its features will suit adventure athletes of all shapes and sizes."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"While models like the Pace, Vertix, and Apex clearly position themselves as athlete-focused at the core, Coros describes the Nomad as “your go-anywhere, do-anything adventure watch”. Those willing to not get too hung up on semantics will quickly discover that there’s a huge amount of performance crossover from other models."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Essentially, the Nomad is a more versatile extension of other Coros watches, with functionality both to help fulfil off-grid adventures and more serious athletic goals. On the adventure side of things, I found the crisp MiP screen and turn-by-turn colour mapping a real highlight."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"There seems to be no adventure too long for the Nomad either, with a colossal three-week battery capacity that just makes life easier. The unique voice pin feature is a fun add on, but whether that adds value is up to individual preference."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## How I tested"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"I tested the Nomad out on the trails, lakes and roads of southern France. I took the watch on trail runs of varying distances in both the 40°C summer heat and early morning cool, often using it to map out and explore new routes through nature areas."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Nomad led me on hikes over technical terrain in some of the most picturesque spots in southern Europe. All the way from sweltering runs to icy cold swims in the ancient gorges and the vast azure lakes of Provence – I wanted to find out just how versatile the watch could be."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Alongside a control watch, the Nomad kept me company as I made the most out of the beautiful yet brutal European summer in some of the most rugged, remote and breathtaking spots imaginable."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A summer to remember, I tested the voice-pin and image-pin features to immortalise the highlights of each adventure. So, let’s get into the nitty gritty…"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Design and screen"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Nomad’s screen is a 33mm (1.3in) memory in pixel (MiP) touchscreen that’s been upgraded from the previous Coros models. The choice of MiP over AMOLED equates to a longer battery life, yet still felt vibrant enough in outdoor settings, which I particularly appreciated during sunny testing runs and hikes."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The MiP display won my heart quickly when compared to my older :a[Polar Grit X Pro watch]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/accessories/polar-grit-x-pro-watch-review/' } with its always-on AMOLED screen, which quickly sucks battery life even when not in use (though a lot of watches now allow you to turn off the ‘always-on’ setting)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Watch faces can also be easily swapped out for a handful of designs available to download on the Coros app. There’s not as much choice as on Garmin, but it’s still a nice selection with the option to customise the screen with your own image. I was dubious that this feature would add any value, but a recent sunny hike in the Calanques of the French Riviera quickly put paid to any doubts. (see picture above)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Unfortunately, there’s just something about the matte finish that makes the casing look a little plasticky and cheap to me. Looks can be deceiving though, since the bezel and backing are reportedly made from a “high-strength” dual-layer polymer and aluminium alloy. At 61g on my scales, it’s a lightweight ensemble that doesn’t look too oversized on my wrist."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Though the Nomad has complete touchscreen capabilities, there are also three physical navigation buttons (for when sweat gets in the way of dexterity) set on both sides of the screen: an action button, a top dial and a back button."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The top dial does most of the work and is scrollable, so it's helpful when flicking through lots of real-time data like daily activity, training load and status, recovery, sleep, stress, heart rate variability (HRV), weather, elevation, heart rate and more."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Meanwhile, the new left ‘action button’ is customisable and can be programmed as per different sport profiles. This includes either adding a shortcut for the next lap, adding a pin or switching watch face view."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The in-watch performance widgets offer a quick look into current activity and fitness trends, as well as biometrics. The selection shown can be personalised to match the metrics most important to you."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"As there’s no kayaking profile and the azure blue waters of the gorges nearby were calling my name, I was able to quickly create a ‘custom’ activity with GPS, distance, calorie, and time tracking that I pinged straight to the watch for use. That’s just one example of the multitude of options for customisation, which is a real plus on my books."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Meanwhile, outside of the watch’s ecosystem, there’s much more detailed analytics and reporting available when syncing to the Coros app, which I was glad to find happens impressively quickly with Bluetooth activated (unlike other watches)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## GPS accuracy"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"During my month’s testing period, I took the Nomad out on the trails, roads and riverways of southern France. In order to ascertain accuracy, I tracked activities in parallel to a trusted control watch."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"When it comes to finding GPS, the Nomad unsurprisingly really excels. It’s able to pick up GPS signal almost instantly, much faster than my other devices. On the go, the Nomad maintains a strong GPS signal even in the thick of nature."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"When comparing distance and pace to my control watch, the distance was always spot on, with pace within a 3secs per minute variation. It’s easy to switch through to the on-watch map screen while running, which gives you a map view of your surroundings in case you’re having trouble finding your way (more on navigation later)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Battery life"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Nomad’s battery life is thoroughly impressive. One full battery lasted me three weeks of constant use and almost daily activity tracking with plenty of map navigation use. And when it finally came to recharge, the Nomad only took an hour to get back to full juice!"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"In the meantime, my usual smartwatch had to be recharged twice. Granted, batteries typically wear down over the years, so it’s no real surprise that a brand-new watch will pip my much-loved and weathered five-year-old Polar."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Coros’ battery life estimates are spot-on. They quote 22 days of daily use with sleep, daily stress and heart rate measurements, 50hrs when using all systems GPS, or 34hrs when using dual-frequency and all systems GPS. Ultrarunners, eat your heart out."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Just as with the Pace Pro, charging is via a small USB-C A2 charging adaptor that clicks firmly into the indented rear port. This port is deeper than other models to allow for a more secure hold after customer feedback. To then plug in the watch for charging, Coros relies on the assumption that the customer will likely have a USB-C charging cable (or several) and plug at home to use."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"But if you don’t have a USB-C cable, then you can apparently reach out to the support team who will send you one. To make sure the adaptor doesn’t get lost, it can be popped into the provided little silicone mould attached to a keychain, for on-the-go charging as and when you need it (not often, if the battery life is anything to go by)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Navigation and mapping"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Coros app provides intuitive mapping functionality that’s simple to use and then ping right to your watch ahead of a run or hike. The route can also be edited during an activity if you decide to alter your path. There’s connectivity with apps like Strava or Komoot, but I found that the Coros system provided everything I needed."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"For off-grid navigation, there are also global maps that can be downloaded via the app with a plentiful 32GB storage within the watch itself. While these features are nothing new to the Coros range, a new function found in the Nomad is the ability to check the weather and save up to five locations for weather updates (when synced to the app)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"This includes temperature and real-feel, as well as chance of rain, wind strength and forecasted weather for the next six hours, plus for the coming week. Living in a hot location, I particularly appreciate the UV index metric to know how best to prepare and protect myself for sunny runs."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"During activities, the turn-by-turn navigation works well and I found the colour screen with place names super clear to decipher while in motion. My only gripe is when the nav arrow pops appears when coming up to a turn, the watch screen essentially locks and you cannot zoom in or out to check where you are. Coros seems pretty responsive to issues, so hopefully this is something that can be sorted in future updates."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"There's a back-to-start function to avoid getting lost, while the only new update from other Coros models is the addition of street names to the map. Locations like nice viewpoints or a handy public toilet can all be stored in the map via a pin, which can also have audio and visual data added (more on this later)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"There are all the usual performance metrics provided after an activity, including speed, heart rate, elevation, calories burned, training effect on fitness and stats from each lap. Meanwhile, graphs and satellite maps help to better visualise the data."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Sport profiles and biometric tracking"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Like the Pace Pro and :a[Vertix watches]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/accessories/coros-vertix-2s-review/' }, sports tracking is accessed via the top right toggle. The watch is touchscreen, but I find it easier to stick to physical buttons during sweaty workouts."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"There’s the option to follow one of the free training plans in the Coros app, as well as pre-made workouts like intervals. I like the option to set an activity alert to a specific sport profile, which would allow an athlete who trains to heart rate zones to receive alerts when they stray over a certain limit. There’s also alerts possible for distance, pace, cadence, nutrition and power metrics."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"For every outdoor activity I recorded, the GPS loaded within 10secs. There’s the option to completely customise each sport profile so you can prioritise the data you’re most interested in while tracking. The original set-up on activity pages is numeric overload for me, so I simplified my run display to 3-4 metrics per page, which made it far easier to decipher progress while on the move."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"I found that sleep and overnight HRV tracking showed similar metrics to Oura, Garmin and Polar when worn together. Sleep quality analytics include proportions of awake, REM, light, and deep sleep each night, advising on normal ranges and patterns over time."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Similarly, Coros uses your data to calculate a normal range for HRV, which can be used to find signs of overtraining, fatigue or even the beginning of illness. In all, the personal biometrics tracking seem in line with other smartwatches out there, and is certainly useful for those interested in the data."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Voice pin function"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The voice pin function is the big USP of the Nomad watch. To use this during an activity, you have to set up the activity button as a shortcut to the voice pin function, and this has to be done for each individual activity."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"After that, all it takes is the press of a button to record an audio memory, which is then registered and can be listened back to via the app. The recording is also automatically transcribed – a nice touch. There's no speaker on the watch itself, but the audio recording function is super clear and loud."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Other pins can be added in-activity or after the fact, including pins for water spots, supplies, hazards, toilets, shelter and campgrounds."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Adding images and videos onto a pin in the location they were taken is done via the app. Activities and memories are shareable through a link generator, including a snazzy 3D flyover view."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"In terms of connectivity, the Nomad supports sensor pairing via Bluetooth (not ANT+) for your heart rate straps, power meters and speed/cadence sensors. Coros has also linked up with GoPro to enable camera controls via the watch."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Coros features unique to the Nomad"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"bulletList"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Verdict"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"As you can tell, the Coros Nomad offers a huge amount of data tracking, navigation and adventure journaling."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"As a runner and hiker, what makes it stand out from other watches for me is the excellent battery life and crisp and clear navigation."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Features like voice-pin and extra sports profiles are nice, but more like the icing on the cake and for me, added no extra value."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"At £319 ($349), it’s an excellent value smartwatch with heaps of training advice and support."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Looking for something more lightweight for past-paced adventures? See our list of the :a[best running watches]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/accessories/best-gps-running-watch/' }.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the author"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Kate Milsom]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/kate-milsom/#/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} was previously a digital content writer for :a[_Live for the Outdoors_]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/' }, but now works with us as a freelance gear tester. In her career as a specialist sports journalist, Kate has worked with industry-leading titles including _220 Triathlon_, _Cycling Plus_, _Road.cc_ and _Cyclist_. Prior to this, Kate studied English literature and French at university, then got the outdoors bug and never looked back."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"She's an accomplished athlete, too, having competed in multiple marathons, ultramarathons, half-Ironmans and swimruns."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://xd.wayin.com/embed/0433e1ec-75a2-4747-88a9-9b0991fb209e?mode=responsive\u0026scrolling=no"},"type":"embeds"}],"hasGallery":false,"hasVideo":false},{"__typename":"Article","id":"29711","publicationDate":1702393976000,"lastModifiedAt":1756824372000,"furl":"best-waterproof-backpacks","title":"Best waterproof backpacks for 2025: Tested in storms, torrential rain and wild mountain weather","excerpt":"Before you think about any other outdoor kit, you need a good backpack. How...","categories":[{"__typename":"Category","id":"566","name":"Rucksacks","furl":"rucksacks","parent":{"__typename":"Category","id":"563","name":"Hiking","furl":"hiking"}}],"heroImage":[{"__typename":"ImageMeta","image":{"__typename":"Image","fileName":"Best-waterproof-backpacks-reviewed.jpg","path":"affiliates/sites/2/2023/12","width":1920,"height":1080},"altText":"Best waterproof backpacks reviewed","description":null,"credits":""}],"_layout":[{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Before you think about any other outdoor kit, you need a :a[good backpack]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/rucksacks/best-hiking-backpacks/' }. How else are you meant to carry the rest of what you need? And, what's more, how else are you meant to keep all your stuff dry?**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A waterlogged pack is anyone's nightmare. At best, ruined clothes and provisions. At worst, you could find yourself kneeling over an incomprehensible mush of a paper map and bidding a teary farewell to your laptop. That Piña Colada song is a lie: rain is evil, and nobody likes getting caught in it."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Enter: the waterproof backpack. From hardcore hikers to everyday commuters, a reliable waterproof rucksack is essential for everyone in winter. Or, if you're in the UK, it's basically a year-round requirement."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"So, we took it upon ourselves to test a cross-section of options on the market right now, covering everything from out-and-out hiking backpacks to casual options for commuting or exploring town."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Take a look at our top picks and grab yourself something stormproof."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## What are the best waterproof backpacks of 2025? {#h-best-waterproof-backpacks-at-a-glance}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best in test:** :a[Rab Veil XP 20L]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rab-Veil-20-Liter-Backpack-Lightweight/dp/B0DLLPHWM6/ref=sr_1_4?' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Highly rated:** :a[Osprey Transporter WP 30]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Osprey-Transporter-Roll-Unisex-Lifestyle/dp/B09JXJBMWX?tag=qlftoarticle1238-21\u0026amp;th=1' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best lightweight backpack:** :a[Montane Trailblazer LT 28]{href='https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/mon3704/montane-trailblazer-lt-28l-backpack---ss25' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best value:** :a[Exped Typhoon 25]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Exped-Typhoon-Backpack-Size-Black/dp/B08PCFGN3S/ref=sr_1_6' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## How we tested"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"These packs were tested in a range of environments, including hikes in the hills of North Wales in typically gloomy and drizzly October weather, on local trails when heavy rain and strong winds battered Britain during the autumn storms and even on the Mediterranean island of Malta. This allowed us to test in the conditions they were designed for, and on a wide variety of terrain."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Your main tester is :a[Oli Reed]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/oli-reed/' }, group editor of _Live For The Outdoors_ and :a[_Trail_ magazine]{href='https://www.greatmagazines.co.uk/trail-magazine?utm_source=magazine\u0026amp;utm_medium=otp\u0026amp;utm_campaign=BAU_Trail' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, whose main use for waterproof backpacks is on local trails in winter or on paddleboarding and canoe trips in summer."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Some reviews were also conducted by journalist and gear tester :a[Emma Cole]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/emma-cole/' }, who can normally be found outside on an adventure. Emma has bylines in _Cyclist Magazine_, _Cycling Weekly_, _Outdoors Magic_, _Cyclingnews_ and _The Sun_."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"What we really look for in waterproof packs – as well as how good they are at repelling water, obviously – is functionality. Are they over-engineered, or are they still practical enough to use as a day-to-day pack? Each one has been rated for features, weather protection, comfort and value for money."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**:a[Click here]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/how-we-test/' } for more information about how we test gear at _LFTO_.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Best waterproof backpacks reviewed:"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## What to look for in a waterproof backpack"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Your four main considerations when choosing a waterproof backpack should be the materials used, the closure system, comfort, and capacity."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Materials {#h-materials}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The majority of waterproof packs will use a blend of polyester and nylon as a base material, and then treat it with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish. You'll also may want to look for a TPU lining."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"You'll likely see fabrics rated by a number and a 'D'. This is a unit of measurement which stands for 'denier', it tells you how thick the individual fibres are in a given fabric. Naturally, a high denier count fabric will be tougher and more weather resistant than a lower count."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Another common rating is 'HH' or hydrostatic head. This directly measures how waterproof something is. The number indicates how many millimetres tall a column of water standing on a fabric would have to be before it managed to penetrate and soak the fibres."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Closure"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The closure system is also important to consider. A rolltop is the simplest and most reliable method for keeping your contents dry. Other bags might opt for placing the zipper in an unconventional spot, like the Ortlieb Atrack's back panel zip. If a bag does use a zipper, be sure that it seals watertight."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Comfort"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"As for comfort, look for features like a padded back system, a body-hugging hipbelt, an adjustable chest strap, and shoulder straps that look ergonomic and well-cushioned. Sometimes, these features are sacrificed in the name of durability or water protection – a soft back panel isn't much totally fun soaked through."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Capacity"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Naturally, choosing the volume of your pack is going to be largely down to the kinds of activities you're planning on doing with it. Bear in mind that longer and more technical outings will require a larger capacity to accommodate for the extra gear and supplies you'll need."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Also remember that a large capacity will mean more weight on your back, so comfort gains a bit of priority on bigger backpacks."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the authors"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Oli Reed]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/oli-reed/' } is the Group Editor of _Live for the Outdoors_ and _Trail_ magazine. He's been hiking, exploring and reviewing outdoor kit for decades, so it's fair to say he knows what makes a good piece of gear."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Emma Cole]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/emma-cole/' } is an adventurous freelance journalist, podcaster and copywriter with a passion for outdoor sports, international travel and sustainability. Whether she's testing gear in shifting climates – cycling through the deserts of Jordan or hiking in the UK – Emma brings first‑hand insight to her writing."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://xd.wayin.com/embed/0433e1ec-75a2-4747-88a9-9b0991fb209e?mode=responsive\u0026scrolling=no"},"type":"embeds"}],"hasGallery":false,"hasVideo":false},{"__typename":"Article","id":"66435","publicationDate":1756816245000,"lastModifiedAt":1756824116000,"furl":"fjallraven-ulvo-rolltop-30l-review","title":"Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 30L review: From office to hills in one pack","excerpt":"How often have you sat at your desk and dreamt of being in a green space? The...","categories":[{"__typename":"Category","id":"566","name":"Rucksacks","furl":"rucksacks","parent":{"__typename":"Category","id":"563","name":"Hiking","furl":"hiking"}}],"heroImage":[{"__typename":"ImageMeta","image":{"__typename":"Image","fileName":"fjallraven-ulvo-rolltop-backpack.jpg","path":"affiliates/sites/2/2025/07","width":1920,"height":1080},"altText":"Fjallraven Ulvo rolltop backpack","description":null,"credits":"LFTO/Emma Cole"}],"_layout":[{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**How often have you sat at your desk and dreamt of being in a green space? The Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 30L aims to take you there, quite literally.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Blending commuting with exploring the outdoors, the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop is a beautifully designed :a[waterproof backpack]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/rucksacks/best-hiking-daypack/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} which promises to take you from the office to the trails in an instant."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It comes in two colours, black and yellow, and has a sleek and minimalistic design, characteristic of the Scandinavian brand."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"As the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop is aimed at both day hikes and everyday use, it combines typical hiking features with every day (spoiler, a laptop sleeve)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Its waterproof, features thoughtful pockets and, thanks to a 30L capacity, is a great size for a :a[hiking daypack]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/rucksacks/best-hiking-daypack/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}. It’s also designed with the environment in mind as it's produced without :a[PFAS]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/advice/why-is-pfc-free-important/' }."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Back system: Panel, frame and harness"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop has a supportive and soft back panel with perforations for ventilation."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The combination of the back panel and harness feels very robust and secure, offering a very comfortable fit. The shoulder straps are a nice width to ensure a comfortable fit and the waist belt is detachable, which is a nod to this pack’s adaptability for various uses."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"However, this does also mean that the waist belt is quite thin and not that supportive. I'd prefer a thicker, more purposeful waist belt (perhaps with pockets, too). Of course, this would not look as cool when commuting."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"There are small elastics which help secure the waist belt straps and stop them flailing around, which I thoroughly enjoy and there's also a chest strap, which helps create a secure and stable fit. Interestingly, while the waist belt can be removed, the chest strap cannot."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The pack sits close to skin, and even with the perforations on the back panel, ventilation is limited. It’s not a deal breaker but simply highlights the Ulvö is more of a casual pack rather than a serious hiking pack."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"I’ve been testing the Ulvö under the Maltese sun which regularly hits over 30°C, and while a black backpack is not the wisest, I have been impressed at how the backpack has performed. It’s not the best ventilated, nor does it claim to be, but it does offer ample comfort and a great fit."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Back length and sizing"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop comes in one size which measures 49x27x18cm."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"At 180cm, I had no issues with this size, however this pack could be too large for some wearers. It’s a shame that there aren’t a range of sizes on offer to cater for various heights, especially when considering the cost of £160 ($160) for a pack."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Volume, shape and weight"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 30L fits 30 litres of kit, which is ample for a day hike and you can also bring your laptop along for the adventure."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It’s also just about big enough (if you have lightweight kit) to fit a :a[sleeping bag]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/sleep/best-sleeping-bags/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, :a[bivvy]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/tents/best-bivvies-review/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, :a[backpacking stove]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/accessories/best-backpacking-stoves/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} and pot, plus an extra pair of clothes and food, so you could, theoretically, channel your inner Alastair Humphreys and enjoy a microadventure post work. Oh, how Friday nights have changed."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Sitting close to skin, the Ulvö hugs the body and flexes to your shape, giving a very comfortable fit and shape."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Fjallraven Ulvö weighs 1.04kg, which puts it at the heavier end of a typical hiking daypack, although it reflects the adaptability of the pack and durability of the main fabric."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Bergshell fabric is the main culprit for the weight, but given that it’s recycled, waterproof and I’d happily drag it through a hawthorn hedge, I do think it’s a small price to pay for such good quality."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Ulvö comes up trumps when compared to the :a[Exped Skyline 30 rucksack]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/rucksacks/exped-skyline-30-review/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} (1.4kg), which is both heavier and a fraction more expensive."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Another option is the :a[Rab Protium 27]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/rucksacks/rab-protium-27-review/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} (1.05kg), and the Ulvö is both more stylish, roomier and 10g lighter. However, ultimately, it’s a choice between the more technical features of the Rab Protium and the commuter friendly option of the Ulvö."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"There are plenty of lighter but less spacious options such as the :a[Lowe Alpine AirZone Ultra 26]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/rucksacks/lowe-alpine-airzone-ultra-26-tested-and-reviewed/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} (745g), which is a firm favourite of mine, however it doesn’t look cool when worn to the office, no matter how hard their marketing managers are trying to convince us."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Features: Lid, storage, straps and weather protection"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Where the Fjallraven Ulvö pack really excels is in its durability and high-quality feel, thanks to its thick Bergshell fabric. While this may add weight, the waterproof Bergshell fabric in 100% recycled polyamide is excellent and feels endlessly durable as mentioned."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The pack has a roll top closure that can be secured either at the top or along the sides, preventing water from getting to your gear. There are compression straps either side and these can then be neatly tucked into the bottle holder pockets reducing the dreaded flap."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Ulvö Rolltop also features two side bottle holders and a sometimes useless small, zippered mesh side pocket which is big enough to fit a phone and a purse."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"This pocket sits within a :a[water bottle]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/accessories/best-water-bottle/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} holder pocket so it does come with one drawback that if you have a large water bottle in there you will be hard pressed to use the zipper pocket. This aside, it's a neat feature for quickly accessing a :a[hiking snack]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/advice/ultimate-hiking-snacks/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, especially given the lack of pockets on the waist belt."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Given this is a pack made not just for hiking but also for everyday use, there's also an outside loop on the front where a bike light could be attached."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Inside the pack, the lining is light, meaning you can see what's inside – a small but genuinely important feature when searching deep within a rolltop, and unlike that of the Red Lightweight Waterproof Backpack 22L."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"There's also a padded laptop sleeve which fits up to 15in, however in my experience this means a laptop not in a case, which is slightly misleading. There's also an inner zippered mesh pocket which is useful for valuables you don’t need on the go."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Ulvö promises excellent weather protection and while I couldn't test this in torrential rain, my water tests concluded this pack is, indeed, very waterproof."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"When subjected to simulated \"rain\" at all angles the pack keeps everything inside dry, and I was also impressed by the quick dry nature of the fabric."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Verdict"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It’s difficult to blend everyday use with a practical hiking bag, without compromising too much, but the Fjällräven Ulvö Rolltop 30L excels in being both functional for hiking and daily life."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"This isn’t a pack for a technical day out, or a long hike, but it's an excellent option for those looking for a pack that can go from office to hike instantly and, given its durable makeup, should last for a long time. Given it costs £160, you would hope as much."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":""},"type":"bauer-blocks/bauer-ready-to-buy"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the author"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Emma Cole]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/emma-cole/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} is an adventurous freelance journalist, podcaster and copywriter with a passion for outdoor sports, international travel and sustainability. Whether she's testing gear in shifting climates – cycling through the deserts of Jordan or hiking in the UK – Emma brings first‑hand insight to her writing."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Her work regularly appears in _Cyclist Magazine_, _Cycling Weekly_, _OutdoorsMagic_, _Cyclingnews_, _Lost Dot_ and _The Sun_, covering everything from UAE bike tours to the eco‑impact of the WorldTour calendar."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://xd.wayin.com/embed/0433e1ec-75a2-4747-88a9-9b0991fb209e?mode=responsive\u0026scrolling=no"},"type":"embeds"}],"hasGallery":false,"hasVideo":false},{"__typename":"Article","id":"66457","publicationDate":1754061501000,"lastModifiedAt":1756821593000,"furl":"red-lightweight-waterproof-backpack-22l-review","title":"Red Lightweight Waterproof Backpack 22L review: Affordable versatility","excerpt":"The nature of life nowadays means that adaptability is often the greatest...","categories":[{"__typename":"Category","id":"566","name":"Rucksacks","furl":"rucksacks","parent":{"__typename":"Category","id":"563","name":"Hiking","furl":"hiking"}}],"heroImage":[{"__typename":"ImageMeta","image":{"__typename":"Image","fileName":"red-lightweight-waterproof-backpack.jpg","path":"affiliates/sites/2/2025/07","width":1920,"height":1080},"altText":"red lightweight waterproof rucksack","description":null,"credits":"LFTO/Emma Cole"}],"_layout":[{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**The nature of life nowadays means that adaptability is often the greatest strength of a piece of kit, and this is where the Red Lightweight Waterproof Backpack 22L excels.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It's a :a[waterproof daypack]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/rucksacks/best-waterproof-backpacks/' } that features lots of thoughtful hiking elements and is just as happy on the trail as it is on an everyday mission. It’s lightweight and functional, with a simple design but still some personality."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"You can choose from three colours, obsidian black, ocean blue and olive green."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It also doesn’t cost the earth, as it’s consciously made and built to last, thanks to its durable and recycled nylon fabric. All this at a very fair price of £74.95."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Back system: Panel, frame and harness"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Red Lightweight Waterproof pack features a soft mesh back panel that's well-padded and breathable. It doesn't have a stiff frame, which means the pack can be rolled up and stuffed inside another."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Some hikers might find this setup too flimsy and that it sits too close to the skin, however I found that it moulded nicely to my back and gave a nice sensation of walking with the pack rather than against it."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Hiking in the Maltese heat, my back was sweatier when compared to the :a[Rab Veil XP 20L]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/rucksacks/rab-veil-xp-20l-review/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, but much less sweaty when compared to the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop (both of which I also had on test)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The pack’s harness is comfortable, with good width shoulder straps, which are nicely padded without being too bulky. I really liked the shape of these against my shoulders as the straps offer a really good level of support while hiking."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The hip belt is supportive and has neat envelope style stash pockets, with enough space for a few bars or small phone, and there's one chest strap which is adjustable and has an integrated safety whistle."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"While the chest strap works well with light loads, I would prefer two of them for when the load gets heavy, like the Rab Veil XP 20L pack offers."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The pack also has a reinforced base which Red says makes the bag durable and protects against rough terrain. The packable nature of the rucksack makes it very versatile, suited to traveling as well as to the trails."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Back length and sizing"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Red Lightweight Waterproof Backpack 22L comes in one size, 66x44x18cm. It’s a shame that different size options are not offered but for me this size worked well once adjusted via the shoulder and waist straps."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"I’m 180cm tall and found this pack a decent fit, however, this pack might not suit smaller sizes."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Volume, shape and weight"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The pack has 22 litres of storage, which is ample for a day hike and even enough for an overnighter in warm weather."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"There's adequate of space for a lightweight :a[sleeping bag]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/sleep/best-sleeping-bags/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, :a[bivvy]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/tents/best-bivvies-review/' }, food, :a[backpacking stove]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/accessories/best-backpacking-stoves/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} and extra pair of clothes for a summer soirée, but you'll be a little tight for space outside of the warmer months."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The pack weighs 636g, which makes it lighter than many including the :a[Osprey Talon 22]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/rucksacks/osprey-talon-22-review/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}(901g) and:a[Lowe Alpine AirZone Ultra 26]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/rucksacks/lowe-alpine-airzone-ultra-26-tested-and-reviewed/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} (746g), a version of which has been for a long time my go-to day pack."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The pack is not as light as the Rab Veil XP 20L pack (476g) but offers 2L more storage. It’s also worth noting that the Rab is designed like a running vest, whereas the Red pack sticks to a more traditional hiking blueprint."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"For more storage, you could look at the Zpacks Nero 38L which weighs just 308g and offers more storage however it lacks the environmental credentials and versatility of the Red backpack, and costs a lot more."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Features: Lid, storage and weather protection"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Made from a 190D recycled nylon Taslan material, the Red Lightweight Waterproof is durable and holds up against scratches and abrasions. It also has a PFC-free waterproofing with a 4,000mm hydrostatic head, which means it'll protect your gear from downpours without having a negative effect on the environment."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The pack also features machine-stitched and taped seams, which Red says are easily repairable, giving the bag a long lifespan. While I haven’t yet needed to make any repairs to this pack, it’s important for me that this bag is made to be repaired and not replaced."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The roll-top closure is very easy to use and has a weatherproof seal, as well as clips either side to compress the bag down and secure the opening."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Inside is a zipped pocket within the main compartment which is big enough to fit plenty of valuables. One small limitation with this pack is due to the material used, the inner lining is dark which can make it tricky to find what you’ve stuffed inside."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"There's also an external zip pocket for quickly accessing valuables and double mesh pockets which fit decent sized :a[water bottles]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/accessories/best-water-bottle/' }. There's also reflective safety detailing and an external bungee system, which is another thoughtful feature on this pack."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It's great for stuffing any unneeded layers and then accessing them quickly when the weather changes, as well as a set of poles."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Speaking of weather changes, my tests concluded this pack offers great waterproofing."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"While I couldn't test this in torrential rain, I subjected the pack to artificial ‘rain’ from all angles and submersion. It was impressive that for a neat price, everything is kept dry inside and moisture is repelled efficiently."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Verdict"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Red Lightweight Waterproof Pack 22L is an excellent waterproof daypack, offering ample storage and versatility as well as having good environmental credentials."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The pack is thoughtfully designed and the harness offers a comfortable fit for all day hiking, as long as you're not on anything super technical or demanding. At £74.95, it offers excellent value for money."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":""},"type":"bauer-blocks/bauer-ready-to-buy"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the author"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Emma Cole]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/emma-cole/' } is an outdoor and adventure journalist who tests gear across climates – from Jordan’s deserts to UK trails – for top publications like _Cyclist_ and _Cycling Weekly_."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"As host of _The Passion Stories Podcast_, she explores the why behind people’s passions, often through sport and sustainability. 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It's also PFAS free, made with a range of recycled fabrics and manufactured using 57% renewable energy."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Back system: Panel, frame and harness"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Rab Veil XP 20L has a back system made from 3D mesh that Rab says wicks away moisture while also contorting to the wearer's body and movements, providing an optimal fit."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Called Mono Mesh, the harness is made with a ripstop construction and panelled to ensure stretch where needed. It's also the same mesh that backs :a[Rab's Veil 1L running belt]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/accessories/rab-veil-1l-belt-review/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"This results in a back system that excels in performance. It’s lightweight, breathable and feels strong, as well as being extremely comfortable, and has a ‘barely there’ feel."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It’s incredibly easy to wear, adjust and feels stable and secure."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"What I particularly rate is that no matter how sweaty or drenched you get, the Mono Mesh doesn’t absorb anything, which makes it a great material for running and sweating in. I’ve been testing the bag on the island of Malta, where temperatures hit 30ºC regularly and the back system has come into its own."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"As the Veil XP back system is not stiff or rigid, the pack can also stuff down into a small size for travelling, which is a helpful feature too."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Back length and sizing"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Rab Veil XP 20L is available in two sizes, small and medium. Small caters for those with a back length of 43cm and medium for 48cm."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"I’m 180cm tall and after measuring my back I opted for the medium, which worked well for me."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The two options do cater for a wide range of sizes, but I can’t help but wonder about those who fit outside of the prescription."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Once you’ve purchased your pack, the back system is non-adjustable."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Volume, shape and weight"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Rab Veil XP 20L pack has a 20L capacity, which is ample size for a day hike and even a lightweight overnight-er."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"When hiking in Malta I’m partial to a swim-hike day out and the pack offers ample space for swimsuit, towel, a snorkel and the rest of my hiking kit. There’s often space left over."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The fit and shape of the Rab Veil XP 20L is effortlessly ergonomic, with a close-to-skin fit, which is incredibly comfortable. The design makes you want to move fast, thanks to its barely there feel."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"According to Rab, the Veil XP weighs 476g in a size medium, which is by all senses of the word ultralight. If you want more storage the Rab Veil XP also comes in 30L for £135 ($180)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Features: Lid, storage, straps and weather protection"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Rab Veil XP 20L pack is made from waterproof fabric, has taped seams and a silicone coating, which helps repel water. It boasts an IPX4 rating which means it's fully waterproof."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The pack has a roll top closure with a side buckle so you can easily compress the pack down if needed."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The range of storage solutions is where this pack really comes into its own. There are several dump pockets, including the front mesh pocket, which is ideal for quick access to layers, as well as side pockets and bottle holders that are easy to reach on the go."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A real highlight are the innovative pole attachment options, with loops on the front and a z pole sleeve on the side, meaning if you're hiking quickly you can easily drop the poles in and out whenever you need them."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The most notable aspect of the Rab Veil XP is that it's designed like a running vest. While some hikers might not enjoy this aesthetic and prefer traditional :a[hiking backpacks]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/rucksacks/best-hiking-backpacks/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, there are plenty of good practical reasons for it."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The shoulder straps have space for two standard 500ml soft flasks and are also zip pockets for on-the-go access. This functionality is very useful when moving fast. However, it’s difficult to access anything in the zipped pockets without first removing a soft flask. The :a[best running vests]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/accessories/best-running-hydration-packs/' } often have zipped pockets under the flasks, which negates this issue."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"What's more, as a woman I found having soft flasks upfront on my chest quite uncomfortable when this pack is stuffed full. There are running vests with soft flask storage shaped for a women’s chest, which could work better here."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Alongside the water storage on the shoulder straps, there is also an option for a water bladder to sit between the main compartment and back system, which is secured by a top clip."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The pack also has two bungee sternum straps with a clip and hook closure system, which gives a lot of adjustability to make the pack work for you. However, the bungee cords can fly around unless stuffed into the soft flask pockets."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The waist belt system is unique, as it’s made from a thick, high-visibility Velcro strap with laser-cut holes for ventilation, zipped pockets and a large buckle. At first glance, this looks a bit odd, but it's excellent. I found it supportive, easy to function and the strap neatly tucks away so nothing is flapping around."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Veil XP also excels with its weatherproofing. While I couldn't test this in torrential rain, my simulated tests concluded this pack is very waterproof. Beading occurs immediately and trickles down the pack, while the pack keeps its contents bone dry when subjected to ‘rain’ at all angles."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"My only gripe is that the pack’s material is a smidge see-through, which can look a bit weird but isn’t a big deal. Considering the strength of the rest of the pack I would happily overlook this."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Verdict"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The Rab Veil XP 20L waterproof pack is made for moving fast in any weather, when every gram and every second counts."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Everything about this pack is quick. It’s simple to get on, adjust and access whatever you need on the go. It's so lightweight I’d be easily convinced it makes me walk faster, too."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"For those after a highly technical and practical pack this is a great option and it’s perfect if you like fastpacking and mixing running and hiking. At £125 ($160), it also offers excellent value for money given the breadth of outstanding features, lightweight and comfort."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"For some more traditional, non-waterproof options see our list of the :a[best hiking daypacks]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/rucksacks/best-hiking-daypack/' }."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":""},"type":"bauer-blocks/bauer-ready-to-buy"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the author"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Emma Cole]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/emma-cole/' } is an outdoor and adventure journalist who tests gear across climates – from Jordan’s deserts to UK trails – for top publications like _Cyclist_ and _Cycling Weekly_."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"As host of _The Passion Stories Podcast_, she explores the why behind people’s passions, often through sport and sustainability. 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Lightweight waterproof jackets are designed to weigh less and be more packable than their :a[winter]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/jackets/best-winter-waterproof-jackets/' }** **counterparts, while still offering good levels of protection.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A lightweight waterproof jacket will stash neatly into the smallest of backpack pockets and weigh next to nothing, yet still keep you dry when the showers come – and we all know the cruel British mountains can serve up apocalyptic downpours at any time of year. Sometimes in Scotland, it feels like it comes out of a completely clear blue sky."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NejRQyozywc"},"type":"embeds"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## What are the best lightweight waterproof jackets of 2025? {#h-what-are-the-best-lightweight-waterproof-jackets-of-2024}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"You may have some questions about the strength of lightweight waterproof jackets. You may be wondering if a lightweight waterproof jacket really delivers adequate weather protection or results in compromised performance - after all, how waterproof can something that feels like a crisp packet really be?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"We're hoping to answer many, if not all of those questions, with some fantastic tried-and-tested gear recommendations and our helpful buying guide (see below). And yes, some :a[cheap lightweight waterproof jackets]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/jackets/best-budget-waterproof-jackets/' } are wafer-thin, flimsy, and carry sub-par waterproofing and breathability stats. They are light and very compact, but they are also likely to let you down when you get caught in a sudden downpour or storm and in terms of durability."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"However, there are plenty of genuinely fantastic lightweight waterproof jackets available. So here are some of our favourites that won't rip, make you sweat, or otherwise perform any way other than brilliantly while letting you do what you love in the outdoors."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best in Test:** :a[Arc'teryx Beta Lightweight]{href='https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/arc-teryx-mens-beta-jacket-B12ACA0122.html?colour=124' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best Value:** :a[Adidas Terrex Xperior Gore-Tex Paclite Rain Jacket]{href='https://www.adidas.co.uk/terrex-xperior-gore-tex-paclite-rain-jacket/HN2908.html' }"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best for trail, town, and travel:** :a[Sherpa Adventure Gear Nima 2.5-Layer Jacket]{href='https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/sherpa-womens-nima-25-layer-jacket-waterproof-jacket/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"_**Editor's note:** This article was last updated with all of the best lightweight waterproof jacket options for spring and summer 2024. Look out for an update soon, once we've got our hands on the new models for 2025._"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## How we tested the best lightweight waterproof jackets {#h-how-we-test}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"As you would imagine, the team here at _LFTO_ send a lot of time in the rain testing the best waterproof jackets for real-world conditions. But we do more than that. As gear experts, we consider every aspect of the product, which, in addition to waterproofness, includes breathability, durability, comfort, value, and sustainability."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"This article was compiled by :a[Matt Jones]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/matt-jones/' }, one of our team of highly knowledgeable gear reviewers - and includes recommendations from other Trail and _LFTO_ writers including :a[Chris Williams]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/chris-williams/' }, :a[Oli Reed]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/oli-reed/' } and :a[Ben Weeks]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/ben-weeks/' }."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"For more about how we test, :a[click here]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/how-we-test/' }."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Best lightweight waterproof jackets reviewed"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## More tried and tested lightweight waterproof jackets we love {#h-more-tried-and-tested-lightweight-waterproof-jackets-we-love}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## What to look for in a lightweight waterproof jacket"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Breathability"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The breathability of a waterproof jacket refers to how much water vapour can pass out through the fabric. Breathable jackets don't necessarily stop you sweating. But they should move moisture away from the body to keep you mostly dry and comfortable. However, performance depends greatly on other external factors like temperature and humidity."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Fabric"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Most lightweight waterproofs are made from nylon (polyamide). It's a stronger fibre for its weight than polyester, meaning fabrics can be thinner and lighter."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Fit"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Lightweight waterproofs tend to be cut shorter and trimmer, which saves weight. We tend to wear fewer layers in summer, so a more tailored fit can work well. But make sure the jacket doesn't feel tight across your shoulders or chest and that sleeves cover your wrists fully."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Hood"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Lightweight jackets tend to have simpler hoods than full-on mountain shells. Some are elastic-bound, while others have a single drawcord to offer some adjustment. Either way, make sure the hood still offers decent protection without obstructing your visibility."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Pockets"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Lightweight jackets tend to have fewer and smaller pockets, though a zipped chest pocket is still a useful feature. If a jacket has hand pockets, ensure these are not obstructed by a rucksack hip belt."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Ventilation"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Some jackets feature pit zips or mesh-lined pockets, which can be opened to increase airflow. Wide cuffs that can be pushed up the forearm can also aid cooling."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Construction"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The jacket's membrane or laminate provides waterproofing. Two or 2.5-layer jackets use a face fabric bonded to a membrane or laminate, with a thin film coating or sometimes a raised pattern (a 'half layer') to protect it. More advanced jackets use a 3-layer construction, which sandwiches the membrane between a durable face fabric and a soft tricot backer."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Weight and packed size"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A summer waterproof jacket will often sit in your pack for most of the day. So, look for a light and packable shell, ideally with its own stuffsack or which packs into its own pocket. A lightweight waterproof should weigh less than 350g."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Zips"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Most brands use laminated and/ or reverse coil zips and stormflaps to improve water resistance. Zips often have a 'zipper garage' at the top to guard against leakage. A chinguard at the top of the main zip will protect your face from irritation."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Waterproof jacket care and maintenance {#h-waterproof-jacket-care-and-maintenance}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Care and maintenance]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/reviews/jackets/waterproof-clothing-care-guide/' } are vital to jacket performance and longevity. Our favourite gear care products come from Grangers and Nikwax. Their products are both effective and PFC-free. Nikwax products are good too. Waterproofs perform best when clean!"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Grangers Performance Wash or Nikwax Tech Wash are both far better at cleaning waterproof gear than washing detergent because they maintain the fabric's DWR coating."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"And regarding repairs, evermore outdoor retailers and outdoor gear brands are introducing or expanding repair services for equipment and garments. Make the most of these services as it promotes a more sustainable business model and saves you money."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the author"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Matt Jones]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/matt-jones/' } is a self-confessed gear nerd, outdoor journalist and hardcore walker living in North Wales. He has decades of hiking experience, and knows exactly what makes certain gear worth having. He tested many of the jackets here alongside other members of the _Trail_ and _LFTO_ team."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://xd.wayin.com/embed/0433e1ec-75a2-4747-88a9-9b0991fb209e?mode=responsive\u0026scrolling=no"},"type":"embeds"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"}],"hasGallery":false,"hasVideo":true},{"__typename":"Article","id":"12753","publicationDate":1690874100000,"lastModifiedAt":1756742634000,"furl":"best-waterproof-running-jackets","title":"Best waterproof running jackets for 2025: Run dry, whatever the weather throws at you","excerpt":"A waterproof trail running jacket should be at the top of your essential kit...","categories":[{"__typename":"Category","id":"576","name":"Clothing","furl":"clothing","parent":{"__typename":"Category","id":"574","name":"Trail Running","furl":"trail-running"}}],"heroImage":[{"__typename":"ImageMeta","image":{"__typename":"Image","fileName":"touching.png","path":"affiliates/sites/2/2023/08","width":1920,"height":1080},"altText":"The best waterproof running jackets surrounding LFTO tester Milo Wilson","description":null,"credits":""}],"_layout":[{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**A waterproof :a[trail running jacket]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/clothing/best-trail-running-jackets/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} should be at the top of your essential kit list – well, maybe under shoes, but only just!**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Training in the rain is pretty unavoidable. What you can control is what you wear. Investing in a high-quality waterproof will transform your running experience and keep you exploring the trails all year round."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## What are the best waterproof running jackets for 2025?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best in Test:** **:a[Inov-8 Stormshell FZ V2]{href='https://www.inov8.com/stormshell-fz-v2-mens?colours=3350' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best Value: :a[Decathlon Evadict]{href='https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/women-s-trail-running-long-sleeved-waterproof-jacket-yellow-ochre/_/R-p-164432?' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best for high performance: :a[Compressport Thunderstorm]{href='https://www.compressport.com/inter/en/running-jacket/1585-thunderstorm-waterproof-25-75-jacket-black-7630102557848.html' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best pack-down shell jacket:** **:a[Rab Phantom]{href='https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/rab465/rab-phantom-pull~on-jacket-~-ss23/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## How we tested the best waterproof running jackets"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"We've been testing waterproof jackets as winter continues to batter the UK with it's usual torrential fury. Naturally, the best running rain jackets tick a lot of boxes. They need to have an excellent waterproof membrane while retaining a good level of breathability and comfort, which is certainly not an easy balance to strike."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"We look for a variety of features in a running rain jacket, but top of the list has to be waterproof and water-resistant capabilities. It might not always be raining though and just because it's raining, doesn't mean the temperature in the single digits. Hence, we also must consider breathability, range of movement, weight, and fit when choosing a waterproof running jacket that needs to be both comfortable and functional."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"In particular, a good waterproof jacket will have features designed to keep the rain out. These include the all-important taped or bonded seams to seal out any water ingress through seam stitchings. Go for a jacket with cinched cuffs at the wrists and hem, with some form of adjustability like a drawstring or elastic to create a flush seal."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A high neckline gives you the option to really burrow away from the rain, and a hood can be a deal breaker for some - especially those with long hair! When it comes to a hood, look for one with some rigidity and sort of peaked 'cap' or wire set into the front to shelter the eyes from incoming raindrops. Again, adjustability is also key here to ensure the hood stays firmly in place and doesn't rustle. Along with your waterproof jacket, you'll want to consider levelling-up to some :a[**waterproof trail running shoes**]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/shoes/best-waterproof-trail-running-shoes/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} to keep you feet as bone dry as your top half while you run."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"All of the rain jackets on test are made to withstand some level of downpour, keeping you as dry as possible as you run. Thankfully, there is a standardised means to measure the extent to which a material is waterproof, we call this unit of measurement the Hydrostatic Head (see the bottom of the article)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Read more about how we test :a[HERE]{href='https://affiliates-cms.prd.publishing.bauerxcel.tech/lfto/how-we-test/' }.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Best waterproof running jackets reviewed: {#h-best-waterproof-running-jackets-in-detail}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## What to look for in a waterproof running jacket {#h-what-to-look-for-in-a-waterproof-running-jacket}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Waterproofing:** Jackets will come in varying levels of waterproofing, which is measured by their hydrostatic head (HH) rating. Premium-end gear has a 20,000mm HH or higher, which means a 20m column of water can stand on the fabric before water penetrates it. The minimum you would want for a rain jacket is 10,000mm HH."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**What is Hydrostatic Head?** The Hydrostatic Head (HH) of a material is the height at which a column of water must be held against a fabric, before the build-up of pressure that's created causes the water to start penetrating the material. These days, the test is carried out using a water pressure machine which can replicate the downward pressure created by such a column. Typically, the tighter the denier weave of the fabric, the less moisture that's let through."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"In the UK, companies are allowed to claim that a garment is waterproof if it has a HH of at least 1500mm. However, we'd recommend you reach for a waterproof jacket with a HH rating of at least 10,000mm, if not 15,000mm. A high HH would be 30,000mm, which means that the fabric let through water only once the column of water pressure reached 30m high. In other words, this fabric has a high level of waterproofing."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Seams:** For a garment to be fully waterproof, its seams must be properly sealed so no water can penetrate to the layers below. This means that the seams must be reinforced to keep the rain out, this can be from taping to cover up the tiny holes left in the material from stitching, or welding the seams which should create both a watertight and airtight seal."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Breathability:** Waterproof jackets struggle to be breathable as waterproofing creates a seal against the elements, which can also reduce airflow as well as water ingress. Look out for features like breathable materials, vents which can be opened during a break in the clouds, and thinner materials which will be more breathable than layers with thick waterproof membranes."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Hood:** Some runners don’t like running with a hood, if you like the coverage though, a well-structured hood will keep you even more dry on a rainy run. Look out for internal wiring and structure to the tip of the hood to keep rain off your face, plus adjustability with drawstrings on the side along with a snug fit to keep the hood in place."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Cuffs:** Look for jackets with some form of closure along the cuffs to keep the rain out. This could be with a drawstring, elasticated hem, or cuff that keeps the end of the sleeve tight to the wrist."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Zips:** A zip is a point of weakness in a waterproof garment as this is an area where rain could seep through. A waterproof jacket should have reinforcement along the zip, which could be in the form of a waterproof coating, or a long zip baffle to provide an extra layer between yourself and the zip."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Visibility:** It’s likely that with rain will come conditions of low visibility. Grey and dim cloudy skies will make you far less visible to traffic and other runners, so having a jacket with some touches to boost visibility is always a plus in our books. This could mean a completely fluorescent colourway or be in the form of more subtle reflective details."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://xd.wayin.com/embed/594e7daf-ad29-4bc0-854f-f94524c54174?mode=responsive\u0026scrolling=no"},"type":"embeds"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the authors"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"This group test covers the best waterproof running jackets for men and women. As such, we've used two testers."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Milo Wilson]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/milo-wilson/' } is our current trail running guru and is the world's fussiest jacket reviewer. He runs hot, hates sticky membranes, and refuses to look stupid. This means his criteria for a good running jacket is wildly harsh – but it also means that any jacket on this his is guaranteed to be extremely breathable and have a great fit."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Kate Milsom]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/kate-milsom/' } specialises in trail running content. In her career as a sports journalist, Kate has worked with industry-leading titles including _220 Triathlon_, _Cycling Plus_, _Road.cc_ and _Cyclist_. 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It's not an easy question to answer with hundreds of options to choose from and such a wide range of prices, which is why our testers have been hard at work reviewing the latest releases to help you make a decision."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The :a[LFTO]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/about-us/' } and :a[Trail magazine]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/magazines/trail/trail-magazine-latest-issue/' } teams have been reviewing waterproof jackets on the toughest terrain in the toughest conditions for over 30 years – we've probably tested thousands of them to destruction. We know the key features to look for when you're shopping for a good deal, and that's what the guide below is all about."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"_**Editor's note:** With so many waterproof jackets released throughout the year, this article and the shortlist above are reviewed and updated regularly. 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Our testers (see below) have also gone one further and recommended the waterproof jackets we've reviewed so far in 2025."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Best waterproof jackets at a glance"},"type":"bauer-blocks/at-a-glance"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## How we tested the best waterproof jackets {#h-how-we-tested-the-best-waterproof-jackets}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The waterproof jackets featured on this page are the pick of the bunch from everything the _LFTO_ team has tested over the last 12 months. The bulk of the reviews were carried out by :a[Matt Jones]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/matt-jones/' }, who's been testing kit for _LFTO_ and _Trail_ magazine for over four years. Matt is based in North Wales and has climbed hundreds of mountains around the world, giving his gear a serious thrashing on every trip."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Other recommendations above come from :a[Ben Weeks]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/ben-weeks/' }, :a[Ellie Clewlow]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/ellie-clewlow/' }, :a[Nick Hallisey]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/nick-hallissey/' }, :a[Fliss Freeborn]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/fliss-freeborn/' } and :a[Chris Williams]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/chris-williams/' }, whose testing trips have taken them to the Scottish Highlands, Snowdonia, Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and beyond, plus multiple days on long-distance backpacking trails."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"How well a waterproof jacket keeps out moisture is just the start of what we look for in our reviews. We also test how comfortable and breathable they are; how well they're made in terms of longevity and durability; whether they're sustainable; and how their features work in real-world conditions like the kind of wind and rain that comes at you from all angles in the mountains."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Visit our ':a[how we test]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/how-we-test/' }' page for more info on our testers, methods, and criteria.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Best waterproof jackets reviewed: {#h-best-waterproof-jackets-reviewed}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## How to choose a waterproof jacket – your questions answered {#h-}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NejRQyozywc"},"type":"embeds"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Are waterproof jackets truly waterproof? {#h-are-waterproof-jackets-truly-waterproof}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Waterproof jackets sit along a spectrum of water resistance, from water repellent up to the best waterproof technologies such as :a[Gore-Tex]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/advice/gore-tex-guide/' }."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"No waterproof jacket is absolutely watertight because the material is porous in order to be breathable, which is essential for user comfort. But some of the more premium waterproof jackets have such high waterproof ratings they can keep you dry in torrential conditions."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### What's the best waterproof rating for a waterproof jacket?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Gore-Tex tells us all of its fabrics have a minimum 28,000mm hydrostatic head (HH) rating. This is pretty much the best HH rating you'll find for waterproof jackets. Some brands use in-house proprietary membranes in their jackets, rather than using Gore-Tex, and consequently state their own HH ratings. For hiking, 15,000mm HH is a minimum. Here, we've only selected jackets with no less than 20,000mm HH (excluding Paramo, which has a unique approach to waterproofing)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### How breathable does a waterproof jacket need to be?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Breathable waterproof fabrics keep rain out but simultaneously allow sweat to escape. It works, but some people believe when you're exercising hard, it's virtually impossible to avoid sweaty condensation."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Breathability is commonly measured by MVTR (moisture vapour transmission rate) in g/m²/24hr. A higher figure indicates better breathability. RET (resistance to evaporative heat transfer) is another, where a lower figure indicates better breathability (a RET value under 6 is considered very good)."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### What type of construction should my jacket have?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Jackets are generally categorised as 2-, 2.5- or 3-layer, depending on how the waterproof layer is attached to other layers. For poor weather, 3-layer jackets are the most durable, with the waterproof layer sandwiched between a face fabric and inner scrim."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### What's the best fit for a waterproof jacket?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"You may prefer a tighter, more athletic fit or a baggier cut with more room for layering underneath. Ultimately the best approach is to try before you buy. Check the jacket fits your body shape comfortably and gives you ample freedom of movement."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### What should the cuffs be like?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Adjustable cuffs sealed with Velcro or toggles or clips are important because they enable a tight fit around the wrist, preventing rain ingress. Elasticised, non-adjustable cuffs are less ideal. You can open cuffs wide to aid ventilation when it's not raining."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### How should a hood fit?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A good hood should fit snugly and comfortably but move easily with the head so you can see where you're going. Volume adjustment enables a fine-tuned fit, and ideally, you want a stiffened brim and wired peak to keep rain off your face. Some hoods are oversized for use with helmets."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### What types of pockets are best?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Big pockets are great for storing maps, gloves, packs of Haribo and whatever else you intend to put in them. Mesh-lined pockets aid ventilation, but sealed pockets are more waterproof. It's worth checking the pockets aren't obscured by your rucksack waistbelt too."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Do waterproof jackets have extra ventilation?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It's easy to overheat wearing a waterproof hard shell, so good ventilation is key. A two-way front zip can be opened from the bottom to improve airflow. Some jackets have underarm/pit zips that allow heat and sweat to escape."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### What's the best kind of zip for waterproof jackets?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Zips can be a point of weakness liable to water ingress. For maximum waterproofing, choose a jacket with a water-resistant zip protected by a sturdy stormflap, either behind or in front of the zip, or both. A zip 'garage' – a little waterproof flap to house the closed zip – also helps keep water out."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## How do I clean my waterproof jacket?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A very common question is 'why isn't my waterproof jacket waterproof anymore?'. More often than not, the answer is simply that it needs a clean."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Buildup of sweat and dirt inhibit a waterproof membrane from working properly. Give it a clean with the products below we recommend, either by hand or in the washing machine, and it'll be right as rain."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"After cleaning, you might want to reproof your jacket's water repellent coating as well, which can be easily applied with a Grangers or Nikwax spray. :a[Care and maintenance]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/jackets/waterproof-clothing-care-guide/' } are vital to jacket performance and longevity."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"If your jacket does suffer a rip or broken zip and needs a repair, there are plenty of retailers (such as Cotswold Outdoor), brands (such as Alpkit), and specialists (such as Lancashire Sports Repairs) that have repair services."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the author"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Matt Jones]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/matt-jones/' } is a freelance journalist based in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, he’s a vastly experienced gear tester and self-confessed outdoor kit geek. Matt’s been one of our main gear testers for the last couple of years and is the first person we call with any complicated kit queries that need in-depth and forensic analysis."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://xd.wayin.com/embed/0433e1ec-75a2-4747-88a9-9b0991fb209e?mode=responsive\u0026scrolling=no"},"type":"embeds"}],"hasGallery":false,"hasVideo":true},{"__typename":"Article","id":"1067","publicationDate":1689670800000,"lastModifiedAt":1756480286000,"furl":"best-hiking-shorts","title":"Best hiking shorts 2025: Flowing air and freedom of movement","excerpt":"When the hills are drenched in golden sunlight, it’s time ditch the walking...","categories":[{"__typename":"Category","id":"568","name":"Walking Trousers","furl":"walking-trousers","parent":{"__typename":"Category","id":"563","name":"Hiking","furl":"hiking"}}],"heroImage":[{"__typename":"ImageMeta","image":{"__typename":"Image","fileName":"best-hiking-shorts.jpg","path":"affiliates/sites/2/2023/07","width":1920,"height":1080},"altText":"Hikers wearing hiking shorts, with LFTO 'Tried and Tested' logo","description":null,"credits":""}],"_layout":[{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**When the hills are drenched in golden sunlight, it’s time ditch the :a[walking trousers]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-trousers/best-walking-trousers/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, free your knees and reach for a pair of comfy hiking shorts.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"By and large, most of us prefer to indulge in our wanderlust when the weather is warmer. Hiking from April through to October is very appealing in the northern hemisphere when the wind drops, the sun shines, and the temperature rises."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## What are the best hiking shorts of 2025? {#h-what-are-the-best-hiking-shorts-of-2024}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Just like their full-length counterparts, walking shorts vary in construction, weight, fit, and price, amongst other factors. Here, you will find our favourite walking shorts that each bear a certain strong point, be it value, lightness, or durability, for example."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best in Test:** :a[Patagonia Quandary Hiking Shorts]{href='https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/patagonia-quandary-shorts-10-shorts/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best Value:** :a[Keela Bidean Shorts]{href='https://www.outdooraction.co.uk/keela-mens-bidean-shorts-p16310' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Best lightweight hiking shorts:** :a[Inov8 Venturelite 11” Short]{href='https://www.inov8.com/venturelite-11-short?colours=3461' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"_**Editor's note:** This article was updated for the summer 2024 hiking season. Look out for a similar update in spring 2025._"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## How we tested the best hiking shorts {#h-how-we-test-hiking-shorts}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The vast majority of the hiking shorts below were tested and recommended by :a[Chris Williams]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/chris-williams/' } (above), one of our most experienced gear testers. As a hiking shorts fan, Chris doesn't use them exclusively in summer, but prefers to wear them year-round on local trails and beyond in all but the coldest conditions. Chris joined _LFTO_ in 2021 and has several years of journalistic and outdoor industry experience."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## The best hiking shorts reviewed:"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"products"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## How do I buy the right hiking shorts? {#h-how-do-i-buy-the-right-hiking-shorts}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### What length of shorts is best? {#h-what-length-of-shorts-is-best}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Longer length shorts provide your thighs with a little more protection but may not be as agile for scrambling. Short shorts are less restrictive, but the look isn’t to everybody’s tastes. The lengths of shorts are categorised by inseam length, which is the distance between the crotch and the hem."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### How should hiking shorts fit? {#h-how-should-hiking-shorts-fit}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A comfy, non-restrictive fit around the waist and legs is absolutely crucial. With an elasticated waist, the fit will be more forgiving. If not it’s more important that the size is spot-on. Also consider whether you prefer baggier, more ventilated legs, or a slimmer, more athletic fit."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### How many pockets do I need? {#h-how-many-pockets-do-i-need}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Do you just need a small pocket in which to keep change for an ice cream, or cavernous pouches for a map and guidebook? Large cargo pockets will add weight to shorts but may provide useful storage."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### What materials are best? {#h-what-materials-are-best}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Hiking shorts are usually made from nylon or polyester – materials that provide a good balance between weight, durability, moisture wicking, protection and breathability. Using recycled nylon and polyester helps improve sustainability and a :a[PFC-free]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/advice/why-is-pfc-free-important/' } DWR if it has one."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Many shorts fabrics are also blended with elastane (also called spandex or Lycra) for added stretch. It improves freedom of movement, makes a closer fit and increases comfort. Two-way stretch fabrics stretch either vertically or horizontally. Four-way stretch fabrics stretch in both ways, crosswise and lengthwise."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Some brands use natural fibres like bamboo or hemp, which are softer and do increase comfort and sustainability further. But, typically, cotton, bamboo, and hemp aren't as good in wet conditions as synthetic fibres."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### What type of waistband is best? {#h-what-type-of-waistband-is-best}"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Most hiking shorts feature belt loops, meaning you can use a belt (usually sold separately) to fine-tune the fit around your waist. Some shorts have more elasticated waistbands for an adjustable fit, while others have integrated belts. Shorts are commonly closed around the waist using a press stud, snap or flat button."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the author"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Chris Williams]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/chris-williams/' } is _LFTO_'s Senior Writer and a gear geek for all things hiking and trekking. He has been part of the _LFTO_ team since 2021, prior to which he worked for one of New Zealand's largest outdoor gear brands."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Don't forget to subscribe to the :a[Live For The Outdoors newsletter]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/newsletter-sign-up/' } to get expert advice and outdoor inspiration delivered to your inbox! {#h-don-t-forget-to-subscribe-to-the-nbsp-live-for-the-outdoors-newsletter-nbsp-to-get-expert-advice-and-outdoor-inspiration-delivered-to-you-inbox}"},"type":"content"}],"hasGallery":false,"hasVideo":false},{"__typename":"Article","id":"69804","publicationDate":1756391283000,"lastModifiedAt":1756399629000,"furl":"sleeping-on-pillar-rock","title":"“Don’t roll over!” The night we slept on Lake District icon Pillar Rock","excerpt":"\u0026#8220;Know where I got the idea for this? You won’t guess\u0026#8230;” This was...","categories":[{"__typename":"Category","id":"1359","name":"Long Reads","furl":"long-reads","parent":{"__typename":"Category","id":"563","name":"Hiking","furl":"hiking"}}],"heroImage":[{"__typename":"ImageMeta","image":{"__typename":"Image","fileName":"Pillar-Rock-3.jpg","path":"affiliates/sites/2/2025/08","width":1920,"height":1080},"altText":"Pillar Rock","description":null,"credits":"LFTO"}],"_layout":[{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**\"Know where I got the idea for this? You won’t guess...” This was accompanied by a grin and the kind of ‘go on, guess anyway’ look common in children and the particularly excitable.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Graham Thompson (who, for the record, falls resolutely into the latter category) had just announced his intention to :a[bivvy]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/tents/best-bivvies-review/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} on top of famous :a[Lake District]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/best-lake-district-walks/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} monolith Pillar Rock. And, judging by his face, the reason probably wasn’t going to be obvious."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The obvious reasons would include these: Pillar Rock was the site of the first recorded rock-climbing ascent in 1826 – an event whose significance can’t really be understated given that the entire world now climbs for fun."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"William Wordsworth immortalised this ‘one particular rock / That rises like a column from the vale’ in his poem _The Brothers_; Alfred Heaton Cooper painted a classically eerie view of it from Ennerdale; the rock stands on the prow of a high mountain path that sent Alfred Wainwright into pages of ominous-toned scribblings in Book Seven of his Lakeland guides; and its Grade 3 :a[scrambling]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/advice/beginners-guide-scrambling/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} route is reputedly quite an exciting day out. But was it any of those? Heavens, no."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"“I saw this picture,” Graham continued, presenting an old Therm-a-Rest catalogue with an expression that suggested it would explain everything. On it were two exceedingly smiley, short-shorted campers, elbow-propped on sleeping mats in the sunshine atop a red rock desert butte – the sort John Wayne and Henry Fonda were always looking for Indians behind. “That could be us.” A pause. “But in Cumbria.”"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Forgetting for a moment the intrinsic differences between the Lake District and Arizona – cold and damp being two of note – it was a bewitching idea. It’s a hell of a thing, Pillar Rock: less a pillar than a blade of flaky geology slicing out of its parent peak like a malevolent dorsal fin. It’s most impressive from Ennerdale, but most approachable via the High Level Traverse from Wasdale, upon which our group of a worryingly excessive four – Graham, myself, Jeremy and Tom – soon found ourselves."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"As with most adventures, there was an air of uncertainty about our night on the Rock, which took a leap to prominence when we rounded a corner and clapped eyes on it: principally, if we were all going to fit on its compact summit. And, perhaps more presciently, how we might avoid waking up in the night, yawning, looking around absently with bleary contentment, snuggling back down, rolling over and falling to our deaths."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"“There’s a fair bit of space up there. I’m pretty sure.” Jeremy had been repeating this phrase with decreasing conviction for several days. “Pretty sure. A fair bit.”"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"From Robinson’s Cairn, the memorial to Lakeland climbing pioneer and societal pivot John Wilson Robinson, our four pairs of eyes fixed on the rock. I swallowed hard and tried to say something insightful. “Big, isn’t it?”"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Pillar Rock is something of a commitment. It was the first rock to be extensively developed with climbing routes, and was a proving ground for the skilled and the silly of the climbing world before anywhere else. And in nearly 200 years it has never lost its draw as a climbing Mecca, or its appeal as a Mighty Great Rock: on it are some 95 routes ranging from fairly hard to ridiculous."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The route we were taking was Slab and Notch – the best-known and, it has to be said, the easiest way up the rock. But it’s still a Grade 3 scramble to achieve its 780m top – two grades above my personal comfort zone – and once you’re up, there is really little realistic option but to abseil off it."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"All of this takes time, and it was already evening. Were we to get to the top and find that there wasn’t quite the four bivvy-friendly space, it would mean an abseil in darkness off and a hurried relocation, probably down into Ennerdale, probably via scree. Which, aside from defeating the object of the trip, might be rather too edgy for comfort."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It was cold in the shadow of Pillar Rock. Big monoliths like this radiate chill in the evening and morning, and stood next to one in its east-facing shadow you cool to shivers quickly. Crouched in an armpit of crags, I pulled on another layer. My skittish reaction to a minor slip on some rubble served to remind me that I was pretty nervous too."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Graham was busying himself rigging a belay beside the start of Slab and Notch – so-called for the physical features that make up the route. Cutting the silence were the sounds of rope sloughing against rock, the springy clink of Jeremy placing protection, and the occasional crag-echoed shout."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"As a non-climber with a height phobia and a distrust of my own ability to keep a cool head, I don’t like these sounds. Together with the clammy feel of the rock, the deep Lakeland exposure and blind edges, they reminded me of the time I climbed :a[Napes Needle]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/how-to-thread-napes-needle-great-gable/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} – and the little vow I made afterwards to never do anything quite so daft ever again. “Climb when ready.” And all because of a bloody catalogue cover."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The mountains around us were blushing with sunset by the time I took a deep breath and swung out onto the slab. The route ahead began with a traverse, then a climb up and around a ramp (the slab), then the ascent up a gully (the notch). Despite my jangles at the drop – which was a little less sheer than I expected from the ground – the climb was straightforward."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"I would even go as far as to say I enjoyed it immensely, the occasional moments of pause allowing me a tentative look around at the richly lit mountains, from the security of solid holds and generous ledges – and the thankful feeling of not being burdened with a destabilisingly heavy pack."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Two things are worth remembering when preparing for a bivvy on something like Pillar Rock. Apart from establishing whether all members of the party are likely to fit – a point that was causing this particular group increasing angst the higher we climbed – you need to remember two things."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Firstly, you need to carry everything you need for the night, including water. Secondly, you have to carry everything you’ll need for the night, including water, up a Grade 3 scramble. This means you have to pack light, and pack tight. Climbing up Pillar Rock and hoping to erect a :a[two-person tent]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/tents/best-two-person-tents/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, unroll a :a[camp bed]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/sleep/best-camping-mattress/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} and have a gourmet meal isn’t a clever attitude: to get the most elemental experience, this is an expedition for light of load and frugal of tastes."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"At around 8.30pm we reached the summit of Pillar Rock. Immediately all worries about not fitting, falling off or any discomfort whatsoever evaporated. What I had feared would be an all-fours-inducing pinhead was in fact grassy, spacious and replete with several accommodating platforms at various levels – none of them anywhere near as precarious as I thought."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The way the edges of the rock blended seamlessly into its parent mountain gave the illusion that there was no separation, and therefore no 500ft drop – which did wonders for the nerves. Four could sleep in comfort up here."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"After enjoying last light, we unrolled our bivvy bags. Jeremy had rigged a kind of whirligig safety line that ran the length of our sleeping area, to which we were always attached via our harnesses to avoid any sleepwalking tragedies later on. Our dinner plans involved Jetboil-heated Wayfayrers, and soon, sitting atop this historic plinth in weather that certainly wasn’t aggressive, the novelty of our position began to sink in and I began to feel very grand indeed."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The night was spellbinding. I can tell you that at no point did I feel like I was in Arizona on a desert butte. Staring up at a sky of deep brown through the opening in my bivvy bag, watching and feeling clouds brush limply over us, this was England at its creepy, Baskervillian best. I spent the night in kind of a slow doze, until the grey dawn when I was shaken alive by Graham and his permagrin. “Time to get the picture we came for.”"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Jeremy was already up, perched near an abseil point he had rigged. Tom was off, on his way up the hillside of Pillar in search of the classic, side-on view of the rock. Before long he stopped, paused and raised his hand."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"“Here goes – make like you’re in Arizona.” You would never get the two scenarios confused. No matter how much you squint after how many drinks, you would never mistake Pillar Rock for a desert butte, or Ennerdale for Monument Valley. But look for a few mates enjoying a lightweight adventure on a lofty bivvy, and the sentiment is unmistakeably the same."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Pillar Rock: A brief history"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**1820:** Pillar Rock becomes known to early tourists as one of the wonders of the Lake District."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**1826:** The first recorded ascent is made by shepherd JohnAtkinson, via the broken scramble now known as the Old West Route."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**1850:** A bottle is discovered on the summit containing the names of previous summiteers on the rock, mostly shepherds. It pre-dates W P Haskett-Smith’s ascent of NapesNeedle by 36 years."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**1888:** Wordsworth pens _The Brothers_, featuring the passage: _You see_ _yon precipice—it_ _almost looks / Like_ _some vast building_ _made of many crags,_ _/ And in the midst is_ _one particular rock /_ _That rises like a_ _column from the_ _vale, / Whence by_ _our Shepherds it is_ _call’d, the Pillar._"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**1891:** Haskett-Smith ascends the 350ft North Climb – Pillar Rock’s first major climbing route."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**1908:** Alfred Heaton Cooper paints his classic view of Pillar Rock from Ennerdale."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**1913:** An ascent by George Mallory crowns a golden age for Pillar Rock."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**1963:** A 10-year siege by the Pillar Mountaineering Club of Whitehaven adds 30 new routes."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the author"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Simon Ingram]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/simon-ingram/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} is a former _Trail magazine_ and _National Geographic Online_ editor. He's also the author of two critically acclaimed hillwalking books – :a[_Between the Sunset and the Sea_]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Between-Sunset-Sea-British-Mountains/dp/0007545401?tag=qlftoarticle2225-21\u0026amp;asc_source=browsi\u0026amp;asc_campaign=browsi-71-B\u0026amp;asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.livefortheoutdoors.com%2Fhiking%2Flong-reads%2Fwhy-everest-is-so-dangerous%2F' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} and :a[_The Black Ridge_]{href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Ridge-Simon-Ingram/dp/0008226261?tag=qlftoarticle2225-21\u0026amp;asc_source=browsi\u0026amp;asc_campaign=browsi-71-B\u0026amp;asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.livefortheoutdoors.com%2Fhiking%2Flong-reads%2Fwhy-everest-is-so-dangerous%2F' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} – and has written for the Guardian and Times, among many others."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://xd.wayin.com/embed/0433e1ec-75a2-4747-88a9-9b0991fb209e?mode=responsive\u0026scrolling=no"},"type":"embeds"}],"hasGallery":false,"hasVideo":false},{"__typename":"Article","id":"70315","publicationDate":1755786369000,"lastModifiedAt":1756391811000,"furl":"unwritten-rules-of-bouldering-gyms","title":"8 unwritten rules every boulderer needs to know","excerpt":"Stepping into a bouldering gym can be jarring for the senses: there\u0026#8217;s...","categories":[{"__typename":"Category","id":"585","name":"Advice","furl":"advice","parent":{"__typename":"Category","id":"563","name":"Hiking","furl":"hiking"}}],"heroImage":[{"__typename":"ImageMeta","image":{"__typename":"Image","fileName":"boulderer-1.jpg","path":"affiliates/sites/2/2025/08","width":1920,"height":1080},"altText":"Climber at an indoors bouldering wall","description":null,"credits":"Unsplash/Tofan Teodor"}],"_layout":[{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Stepping into a bouldering gym can be jarring for the senses: there's bright lights, loud music and the tang of chalk mixed with sweat. Everywhere you look, climbers are creeping up the walls, standing under them and falling off them.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Not to mention the fact that as soon as you cross the threshold, you're entering a socially coded space, where a set of unspoken rules govern people's behaviour. These are the kinds of rules which aren’t written on a poster on the front desk, but you pick up through experience."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"When is it okay to offer someone advice? Can you flash your friend’s project? And what about sneaking to the loos in your climbing shoes? Not knowing the answers can be intimidating, especially in a space where every move is on display. Here are eight unwritten rules every indoor boulderer should know."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**For the rest of our unwritten rules series, check out :a[10 things you might be doing wrong trail running]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-running/training/trail-running-etiquette/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} and :a[the dos and don'ts of exploring on foot]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/advice/hiking-etiquette-the-dos-and-donts-of-exploring-on-foot/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## 1\\. Don’t beta spray"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Beta spraying, otherwise known as giving unsolicited advice to fellow climbers, often comes from a place of wanting to seem knowledgeable and competent – _I’m the person who knows, I’ve figured it out, and now it’s my duty to inform you of my superior method_."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"In my experience, it’s closely linked to mansplaining. It’s not always pernicious, as sometimes a bit of advice about how to solve a problem is welcome. But sometimes you want to figure it out for yourself, without someone jutting in asking, “have you tried this?”."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The beta sprayer is essentially prioritising their need for recognition over your own needs. There might be many ways of solving a problem, so their method isn’t necessarily the best – it just works for them. And when someone tells you how it’s done, they’re depriving you of the satisfaction of having solved it yourself. Not cool."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## 2\\. Avoid flashing someone else’s project (unless you're a comp kid)"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"If there’s something that your friend is trying really hard on, and has been for multiple sessions, then you must avoid flashing it in front of them – unless they explicitly tell you they want the beta. A climber’s ego must be protected at all costs, otherwise it’ll crumble away like wet sandstone."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The only other exception here is if you’re a comp kid, in which case whizzing around the room flashing grown-ups’ long-standing projects is your sole objective."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## 3\\. Brushers’ rights"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"If you brush a problem, it’s your prerogative to climb it next. You’ve gone to the effort of brushing it, so you've staked a claim to these holds: they’re yours for a precious moment before they get greased and caked by the next person."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Brushing is a selfish act. It’s not done for the general good, but for the benefit of the brusher. It’s like if your friend assumes that the cookies you’ve baked are all for them – “ohh thank you, you shouldn’t have” – when really, you just wanted to eat them on the sofa in your pajamas. The cookies aren’t for you, and neither are the well-brushed holds."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Check out some more climbing accessories in our :a[best gifts for the climber in your life]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/accessories/best-gifts-for-climbers/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} (or yourself).**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## 4\\. Sharing is caring"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Don't hog the wall – it’s primary school stuff. You’re allowed one full try before letting someone else have a go. If you keep on falling on the first move, you can have up to about three goes, but after that point you’re going to need a beta break anyway."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"If you keep on failing, it's best to wait until you can watch someone else flash it, then make random jabbing movements from the ground as you visualise the moves."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## 5\\. Don’t take your climbing shoes into the loos"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"This one should be an official rule, but unfortunately that's not always the case. Climbing gyms are already dirty, unventilated places, where people share germs like chalk, so if you’re someone who goes to the loo in your shoes then heads straight to the wall, spare a thought for the person who has to climb on those holds next."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Nowhere on the box you received with your new climbing shoes did it say that they’re a reliable go-to for sport climbing, bouldering and going to the loo. Their rubber sole is designed to provide friction on vertical walls, not toilet floors."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## 6\\. But wear your climbing shoes on the walls"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Don’t wear climbing shoes in the toilets, but do wear them for actual climbing. No one wants sweaty toes touching where their hands are about to go."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It might be fun to show off how you can do the climb in your trainers, or barefoot, but why not get stronger so you can campus it – that’s more impressive, anyway."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## 7\\. Chalking up means that you’re about to go"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The act of chalking up is a serious commitment to climb – it’s obvious to everyone else around you that you're not just idly chatting anymore. That means you now need to enter into an intricate sequence of social cues."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"As my driving instructor reminds me, it’s all about awareness and planning. Check left, and then right. If there are other people eyeing up the same section of wall, you must bring together multiple pieces of information. Have they just climbed, so is it now your turn? Are they resting, or about to go?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The seasoned boulderer will gleam this with just a glance, but even so, it’s best to cover your back with one of those awkward points at the wall and a quick, “do you mind if I go?”, before falling from the first move."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## 8\\. Accept the social contract of projecting"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Bouldering gyms tend to be friendly places. If you’re trying a climb at the same time as someone else, and you both fall in the same place, an unspoken bond grows between you. You must figure it out together, and neither of you can leave until both of you have done it. It's a social contract that should never be broken."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**The movements you practise bouldering translate well to scrambling – learn the basics in our :a[how to scramble]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/advice/beginners-guide-scrambling/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} guide.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the author"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Evie Nichols]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/evie-nichols/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} is Digital Writer for _:a[Live for the Outdoors]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/about-us/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}_. Based near the :a[Peak District]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/best-walks-peak-district/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, she spends half of her time reviewing gear, and the other half repeatedly falling off rocks."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://xd.wayin.com/embed/0433e1ec-75a2-4747-88a9-9b0991fb209e?mode=responsive\u0026scrolling=no"},"type":"embeds"}],"hasGallery":false,"hasVideo":false},{"__typename":"Article","id":"69813","publicationDate":1756382370000,"lastModifiedAt":1756391006000,"furl":"an-teallach-walk-report","title":"An Teallach: Undoubtedly Scotland’s ultimate mountain walk","excerpt":"During the 1846-1847 Highland Potato Famine, the construction of the road from...","categories":[{"__typename":"Category","id":"1359","name":"Long Reads","furl":"long-reads","parent":{"__typename":"Category","id":"563","name":"Hiking","furl":"hiking"}}],"heroImage":[{"__typename":"ImageMeta","image":{"__typename":"Image","fileName":"lfto-an-teallach-1.png","path":"affiliates/sites/2/2025/08","width":1920,"height":1080},"altText":"An Teallach - is it Scotland's best mountain?","description":null,"credits":""}],"_layout":[{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**During the 1846-1847 Highland Potato Famine, the construction of the road from the Corrieshalloch Gorge to Little Loch Broom employed starving crofters in exchange for oats. It became known as ‘Destitution Road’.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Today, it’s called the A832 and is part of Scotland’s North Coast 500 route. More to the point, as it swings north-west across open moorland from Braemore Junction, it treats travellers to a view of what is arguably Great Britain’s greatest mountain: :a[An Teallach]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/how-to-scramble-an-teallach/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Like Glen Coe’s :a[Aonach Eagach]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/how-to-scramble-aonach-eagach-glen-coe/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} or Torridon’s :a[Liathach]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/how-to-scramble-liathach-torridon/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, An Teallach is a mountain massif consisting of multiple summits, including two Munros. It’s oft mentioned in the same breath as “the most spectacular ridge traverse on mainland Britain”. And yet in a recent poll of the best Scottish mountain walks, An Teallach barely registered."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Its name translates as ‘The Anvil’ or ‘The Forge’. On days when its rocky talons claw at leaden clouds, it’s easy to picture it as the lair of some demon blacksmith brutishly hammering lost souls into oblivion. The briefest of Googles reveals talk of “Scotland’s most challenging mountains” and “plucking up courage”. Little wonder that An Teallach is rarely regarded as a walk. But as _:a[Trail]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/magazines/trail/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}_ recently discovered, it most definitely is."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**For a detailed route guide, check out :a[how to scramble An Teallach]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/how-to-scramble-an-teallach/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}.**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## King in the North"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### A huge mountain day"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"We set off at 5.30am, prompted by a deteriorating weather forecast of afternoon cloud and lightning. An Teallach is such a visually striking mountain that being able to see it is a must. Plus, we didn’t want to be a kilometre up during a thunderstorm."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The previous evening we’d gone on a recce, walking up the track from Corrie Hallie before breaking off to cross the Allt Gleann Chaorachain and ascend above Coire a’ Ghiubhsachain on a mix of rough heather and grey quartzite pavement. This pavement is part of a vast ribbon of Quartz-arenite that stretches from Loch Eriboll on the north coast to Loch Carron on the west."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The bulk of An Teallach is formed of Torridonian Sandstone, but at the base of the mountain’s eastern flank an exposed escarpment of quartz over 5km long rises sheer faced from Coire a’ Ghiubhsachain. It has the air of a vast defensive wall carved millennia ago to defend against some ferocious multitude. Orcs, perhaps."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"It’s possible to traverse the escarpment on the walk to An Teallach – a journey that delivers tantalising views of the intimate intricacies of the mountain above – but adds time and effort to an already big day. In the early hours we instead stuck to the track from Corrie Hallie, through Gleann Chaorachain, and to its highpoint above the remote Loch Coire Chaorachain."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Steep and pathless"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Forking right, we departed the main track to begin the ascent of Sàil Liath. Low cairns signposted the way as the gradient steepened and the path began to snake across the broad hillside. But as the higher boulder-covered ground was reached, any trace of a path all but disappeared."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"We made our own way through the awkward mix of lichen-coated rock and grasping heather. At the point of wondering if the mountain would ever relent, it did. The slope began to round, and the final kilometre to Sàil Liath’s summit was over gently rising ground, accompanied by a curious, but not particularly brave, tribe of feral goats."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"An Teallach is perched on the northern extremities of the Fisherfield Forest in an area known as ‘The Great Wilderness’. There’s nothing there – nothing except rolling moorland and glorious craggy-topped peaks, interspersed with twisting rivers and deep-watered lochs."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"On the opposite side of Loch na Sealga the twin summits of Beinn Dearg Mor and Beinn Dearg Beag sowed the seeds of future adventures. For the time being though, our concentration was focused on the continuation of An Teallach to the north. The perspective was foreshortened from our viewpoint, but the serrated edges and precipitous pinnacles were unmistakable. Anticipation was growing."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Sail Liath’s summit is covered by the same pale quartzite as the escarpment. But here, 954m above sea-level, the jackhammer of the weather has shattered the stone into jagged pieces. The descent towards the bealach linking to Stob Cadha Gobhlach brought a more distinct contrast, the light greys giving way to deep reds and the sharp edges of the quartzite replaced by the rounded curves of sandstone. The curtain was being pulled back on An Teallach’s true nature."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### An extravagance of rock"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Corrag Bhuidhe is where things start to get serious. From Stob Cadha Gobhlach there’s another bealach to cross, and the first half of the following ascent is more of the same reddish earth and rounded rock. Then with little warning the way is blocked with almost Gandalf-like deliberateness. A buttress of rippling sandstone rises up where the path should flow. This is An Teallach’s ‘Bad Step’, and it leaves just two onward options to reach the pinnacles beyond…"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Option 1: Tackle the Bad Step – a considerable undertaking. The rounded sandstone is frictionful but with a sparsity of positive holds. It’s the most difficult obstacle on the traverse, and not worthy of consideration unless you’re confident soloing Grade 3 scrambles, have an excellent capacity to cope with exposure, and are handy with a rope. But this is where An Teallach reveals the ace up its sleeve, and it’s a card that’s played more than once."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Option 2: The bypass. Slipping coyly away to the left, a narrow path winds around the Bad Step and begins a parallel but significantly less fierce ascent towards the ridge above. And the best news is that this get-out option remains for pretty much the entire ridge. It’s not a route to be taken lightly; it is thin, eroded, and traverses some exposed slopes."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"But for less than ideal weather, those not confident with scrambling, or scramblers wanting to pick and choose what they scramble, it opens up a mountain that would otherwise be the reserve of mountaineers. It is this that makes a traverse of An Teallach entirely walkable."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Attacking the ridge"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Beyond the top of Corrag Bhuidhe, the path re-joins the main ridge for An Teallach’s most celebrated, inspired, and infamous stretch of mountain. Here, the arête becomes more focused in every respect, narrowing to Sharp Edge-like acuteness."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A near-continuous chain of exposed sandstone spine irregularly punctuated by pinnacles, for most of this section anyone with a tolerance for heights will be content to saunter along the top, watching their feet and enjoying the expansive views into the magnificent Toll an Lochan far below. And if an obstacle proves a challenge too far, that bypass path remains a constant companion just down to the left."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Thanks to our early start the weather was still benign, although drifts of cloud billowed up and over the ridge. Each and every sandstone turret was climbed – not as an act of machismo or bravado, but because this just might be the best slice of mountain anywhere in the UK, and we wanted to experience every inch condensed into this half-a-kilometre of ridge perfection."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Then, abruptly, the pinnacle scrambling came to a stop. Just ahead, rising out of the ridge, a toppling spear-head of sandstone leaned out over the abyss."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Scotland's scariest seat"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Sir Hugh Munro is said to have described Lord Berkley’s seat as “a pretty little rock tooth”. Sir Hugh Munro must have had one dram too many. ‘Stonking mammoth rock tusk’ would be more accurate. Our clamber up it was none too taxing, but at its top, the familiar jumbles of rounded rough sandstone… just… stopped."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"With some prompting I bumshuffled toward the edge and dangled my legs over, watching the fog swirl around them. When the mist finally cleared, I would have given anything to not be sitting where I was. Below was nothing but empty space, and then, some distance away, the ground. The fact that Lord Berkley’s seat is a) overhanging so you can’t see what’s supporting you, and b) slightly sloped towards the drop is enough to make the experience desperately unnerving."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"I was no more likely to fall from it than I would from a dining chair, but that drop… I called out to Trail photographer :a[Tom]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/tom-bailey/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} to hurry up and take his bloody pictures because, to be blunt, I’d quite like to get the hell down. Except I didn’t. The words stuck in my throat and all that came out was a small, rasping, terrified squeak. I decided that, photos or no photos, Lord Berkley could have his seat back."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Munro bagging"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"This marked the end of the scrambling and we re-joined the path for the short ascent to Sgùrr Fiona. If traversing the ridge from south to north (it can be done in either direction, but route-finding challenges are lessened starting from the south), its summit marks the highest spot of the ridge so far. It’s the first of An Teallach’s two Munros, but it wasn’t always the case."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Until 1981, Sgùrr Fiona (1060m) was but a subsidiary peak of An Teallach’s highest summit, Bidien a’ Ghlas Thuill (1062m). The Scottish Mountaineering Club promoted it to Munro status on the basis that its prominence of 142m was enough to identify it as a separate peak from its northern neighbour. Not everyone agreed, but when Sgùrr Fiona’s other physical attributes are considered, it more than deserves such recognition."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"A tri-faced, fine-pointed pyramid, Sgùrr Fiona’s ridges lead south to the pinnacles, west along a lofty arête to Sgùrr Creag an Eich (a rarely visited satellite of An Teallach) and north as a continuation of the main massif. It is a handsome peak; more aesthetically appealing than Bidien a’ Ghlas Thuill, which, by comparison, is unrefined. But as we discovered when the cloud parted once more in a final gesture of benevolence, it has one very special advantage. Nowhere else on the mountain do you get such a comprehensive panorama of the entire massif."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Sweeping from left to right, the journey from Sàil Liath, over Stob Cadha Gobhlach, the clamber to the Bad Step and Corrag Bhuidhe, the frenetic skyline of the An Teallach Pinnacles, Lord Berkeley’s Seat, the triangular profile of Sgùrr Fiona and the long, red saddle linking it to Bidien a’ Ghlas Thuill can all be traced with an outstretched finger."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Scotland's finest?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"When the top of a mountain is as thrillpacked as An Teallach, the walk out will always be a bit of a come down. Before too long the road was in sight and, not long after, we were at the car park in Dundonnell. However, the car was at Corrie Hallie, a 4km walk away along the unforgiving tarmac. ‘Desolation Road’ indeed. But we’d prepped for this, leaving a bike chained up ready to provide a less demoralising way back. For one of us at least…"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"While Tom pedalled off to ‘bring the car around’, I spent the half-hour it would take him sitting in The Broomeg Bar of the Dundonnell Hotel mulling over the key questions of the day: Is An Teallach Scotland’s best mountain? And is it really for walkers? The answers I arrived at were ‘probably’, and ‘yes’."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Yes, there’s scrambling to be found; yes, there are challenges to be tackled; yes, there are sheer, overhanging drops that make you fear for the cleanliness of your merino underwear. But your exposure to these elements is, for the most part, within your control – it’s possible to walk the entire thing end to end without setting hand or foot on a scramble."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"So, whether you’ve never considered An Teallach as a destination for the humble walker, or simply never even considered An Teallach at all, you really should. It’s about as good as it gets."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**Tempted now? Read our :a[step-by-step guide on how to scramble An Teallach.]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/how-to-scramble-an-teallach/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}**"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## Six other contenders for Scotland's greatest hillwalks"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Contender No. 1: Ben More Coigach"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Another mountain from Scotland’s far north-west, :a[Ben Mor Coigach]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/long-reads/ben-mor-coigach/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} is a more complex beast than its monolithic Assynt neighbours. With its western flanks dipping in the sea, the mountain feels much higher than it should, while the various ridgelines, subsidiary peaks and wide-open coires provide plenty of opportunity for exploration."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"And if you’re looking for a good place to get great views of the Assynt peaks, there’s nowhere better."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Contender No. 2: Buachaille Etive Mor"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"One of the most photographed mountains on the planet, :a[Buachaille Etive Mor]{href='https://explore.osmaps.com/route/2120890/country-walking-buachaille-etive-mor-highland?lat=54.23254\u0026amp;lon=-1.25376\u0026amp;zoom=13.3588\u0026amp;style=Leisure\u0026amp;type=2d' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'} translates as the Great Herdsman of Etive. But what is it herding? Sheep? Other mountains? Haggis? Or people to its summit?"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"The truth is, once you’ve seen it from below, it’ll have its crook on you and you won’t be happy until you’ve stood on top and soaked up every last inch of the view over Rannoch Moor and into Glen Coe. An absolute must."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Contender No. 3: The CMD Arete"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"While height isn’t everything, at some point you have to stand on top of the big one: :a[Ben Nevis]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/how-to-climb-ben-nevis/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}. And if you’re going up Ben Nevis, the :a[CMD arête]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/how-to-scramble-the-cmd-arete-ben-nevis/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} is the way to go."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Narrow enough to be addictively exciting but not requiring anything more than adventurous walking, the arête presents a phenomenal view of The Ben’s rugged North Face before elevating you to the highest ground in the British Isles."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Contender No. 4: Suilven"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Perhaps the most iconic of the cluster of peaks in Assynt, Suilven has to be seen to be appreciated. Rising sheer from the low moorland at its base, Suilven’s twin-finned shape is improbable and its location unlikely. It is, though, beautiful."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"While the :a[eastern top]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/how-to-scramble-suilvens-eastern-summit/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} requires some airy scrambling to reach, its :a[western top]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/suilven-walk-assynt/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}– and the true summit – is within the capabilities, and should therefore be on the bagging list, of any self-respecting hillwalker."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Contender No. 5: The Cobbler"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":":a[Ben Arthur]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/how-to-scramble-the-cobbler-arrochar-alps/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, better known as The Cobbler, may not be high enough to make Munro status, but it packs in more character than many peaks with far more metres. The highlight is its bizarrely stacked summit which, to be honest, does require a touch of scrambling to reach."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"But the bulk of the mountain is pure walker’s territory and with views down Loch Long, over :a[Loch Lomond]{href='http://livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/how-to-scramble-the-cobbler-arrochar-alps/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} and to the mountains beyond, the rewards for walking it are huge."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"### Contender No. 6: The Ring of Steall"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"When the highest peak in the country is next door, it takes something special to draw boots away from it. :a[The Ring of Steall]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/ring-of-steall-walking-route-scottish-highlands/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} has no worries there."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Looping up over the Mamores from Glen Nevis via Steall Falls’ wire bridge, this epic circular bags four Munros and the Devil’s Ridge before it’s done. And you’ll have views of Ben Nevis as you walk it. Yes, it takes something special alright, but that’s exactly what the Ring of Steall is – extraordinarily special."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"## About the author"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":null},"type":"images"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"**:a[Ben Weeks]{href='https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/author/ben-weeks/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}** has been with _Trail_ for over 10 years and is our main point of contact for all gear reviews. As well as being a hugely talented writer and photographer, Ben is also a qualified Mountain Leader and Climbing Instructor."},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"Along with walking, scrambling and wild camping, he loves gnarly Scottish winter routes so is a master at putting cold weather kit through its paces. Ben’s also the face of our Instagram and YouTube video reviews – the more we think about it, we’d be lost without him!"},"type":"content"},{"__typename":"LayoutItem","content":{"__typename":"Content","text":"https://xd.wayin.com/embed/0433e1ec-75a2-4747-88a9-9b0991fb209e?mode=responsive\u0026scrolling=no"},"type":"embeds"}],"hasGallery":false,"hasVideo":false}],"getCategoriesSubCategoriesByBrand":[{"__typename":"CategorySubCategory","name":"Routes","furl":"routes","subCategories":[{"__typename":"Category","name":"Trail Routes","furl":"trail-routes"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"OS Maps","furl":"os-maps"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Running","furl":"running"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Hiking","furl":"hiking"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Accommodation","furl":"accommodation"}]},{"__typename":"CategorySubCategory","name":"Directory","furl":"directory","subCategories":[{"__typename":"Category","name":"Listings","furl":"listings"}]},{"__typename":"CategorySubCategory","name":"Outdoor Features","furl":"outdoor-features","subCategories":[{"__typename":"Category","name":"Discover","furl":"discover"}]},{"__typename":"CategorySubCategory","name":"Magazines","furl":"magazines","subCategories":[{"__typename":"Category","name":"Trail","furl":"trail"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Country Walking","furl":"country-walking"}]},{"__typename":"CategorySubCategory","name":"Trail Running","furl":"trail-running","subCategories":[{"__typename":"Category","name":"Accessories","furl":"accessories"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Clothing","furl":"clothing"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Shoes","furl":"shoes"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Training","furl":"training"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"News","furl":"news"}]},{"__typename":"CategorySubCategory","name":"Challenges","furl":"challenges","subCategories":[{"__typename":"Category","name":"Trail 100","furl":"trail-100"}]},{"__typename":"CategorySubCategory","name":"Competitions","furl":"competitions","subCategories":[{"__typename":"Category","name":"Latest Competitions","furl":"latest-competitions"}]},{"__typename":"CategorySubCategory","name":"Camping","furl":"camping","subCategories":[{"__typename":"Category","name":"Accessories","furl":"accessories"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Sleep","furl":"sleep"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Tents","furl":"tents"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Advice","furl":"advice"}]},{"__typename":"CategorySubCategory","name":"Long Reads","furl":"long-reads","subCategories":[]},{"__typename":"CategorySubCategory","name":"Hiking","furl":"hiking","subCategories":[{"__typename":"Category","name":"Accessories","furl":"accessories"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Jackets","furl":"jackets"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Rucksacks","furl":"rucksacks"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Walking Boots","furl":"walking-boots"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Walking Trousers","furl":"walking-trousers"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Winter Kit","furl":"winter-kit"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Advice","furl":"advice"},{"__typename":"Category","name":"Long Reads","furl":"long-reads"}]}]}},"__N_SSG":true},"page":"/[site]","query":{"site":"lfto"},"buildId":"CTyZc7FUpZz8cnR4XZ5fc","isFallback":false,"isExperimentalCompile":false,"gsp":true,"locale":"en-GB","locales":["en-GB","en-US"],"defaultLocale":"en-GB","scriptLoader":[]}</script></body></html>

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