I’m Anna, a climber and mountaineer, recently returned to my roots in the Scottish Highlands. I thrive on outdoor adventure...

Alastair Humphreys is a British Adventurer, Author and Blogger. He spent over 4 years cycling round the world, a journey...

Globe peddler, One wheelextraordinaire and adventurer based in the UK. Ed is a true adventurer, never shying away to explore...

We’re absolutely thrilled to have Emma Pooley on the Sonder bike team! Emma Pooley is one of Great Britain’s most...

Jenny holds the Guinness World Record for being the fastest woman to circumnavigate the planet by bike. 18,000 miles unsupported...

Steph is a keen hiker with a passion for long distance paths, and always has a wish list of routes...

Hiking, bikepacking, bouldering. Whatever your outdoor addiction is, we generally make kit for it and have been doing so for...

Most people don’t think about who designed their waterproof jacket, or the hands that shaped their favourite pair of leggings....

After several years of designing, honing and tweaking, we’re very pleased to be handing over 10 custom made rucksacks to...

We build every Sonder to order in our UK factory. And we now build our wheels too. Right here in...

In 2022, 7122 repairs were carried out by our skilled Repair Heroes across all of our Alpkit stores. No matter...

100 billion items of clothing are made every year for 8 billion people. The globalisation of the clothing industry is...

Bouldering mats were one of the very first products we designed at Alpkit. Even today, every Alpkit bouldering mat is...

We’ve been at the forefront of the recent resurgence in bikepacking since 2008. We made our first bike luggage over...

Gear needing a little pick-me-up? We repair all brands, all products and have become quite the experts in the range...

Don’t let the unknown hold you back. With our kit list, you’ll be trail-ready no matter the weather. Learn what...

The Kungsleden is a 450km trail system in the very North of Sweden. I guess in a way it’s a...

The Annapurna Circuit is one of the classic Himalayan itineraries. Most likely you will have arrived in Kathmandu, the starting...

If you are planning an exotic adventure, Mt. Kilimanjaro (a mighty 5895m above sea level, situated in North Tanzania), is...

The Highland Trail is a 560 mile, long-distance, self-supported mountain bike time-trial route through the Scottish Highlands. It’s a tough...

A few years back, Dan Thompson took us through his bikepacking kit list for the South Lakes 100 - a...

The final competitor in this years Iditarod Invitational crossed the line on the 22nd March, 22 days 4 hours and...

Faced with 1700km across the wild trails and remote mountain roads of Kyrgystan. Pete McNeil loaded up his Broken Road...

Embarking on a remote self-supported adventure, whether it's a long-distance hike, a cycling tour like Helen Lloyds winter cycling tour...

Microadventures are a great way to experience your local area and get out for an overnight bivvy. In this Night...

The seed of an adventure often starts with a question: "I wonder what's over there?" or "Could I actually make...

Embarking on a remote self-supported adventure, whether it's a long-distance hike, a cycling tour like Helen Lloyds winter cycling tour...

Work had taken over, spilling into evenings and weekends. Adventures had been quietly sidelined. While I accepted the temporary imbalance,...

How do you want today to end? As we enter the colder months, here's how I'd like my day to...

Your journey is just as important as your destination. That's why we've dedicated ourselves to creating equipment that enables and...

Layering your clothing is an important technique that lets you regulate body temperature, manage moisture, and protect against everything Mother...

Whether you live, work or play in the outdoors, our clothing is designed to make your time in it more...

Your base layer is the foundation of comfortable hillwalking. Get it wrong and you'll be clammy on the climb, then...

Continuing our journey through the layering system we next arrive at Mid Layers. the dynamic one! Layered between the base...

By embracing the art of layering, you can save weight and ensure you will remember your expedition for its awe-inspiring...

You are standing at the foot of Goat Fell, gazing up as rain gently begins to patter down against your...

Head torches aren't just for emergency backup; they're the enablers of Alpine starts, eerie night rides and thrilling moonlit trail...

Bivvying is camping in its simplest form - lightweight with minimalist gear. It's camping without a tent. Bivvying extends the...

As well as giving you something comfortable to lie on, your sleeping mat provides vital insulation from the cold ground....

Sleep warmer, pack lighter. We reveal how the UK's top ultralight down and synthetic sleeping bags keep you warm all...

A great camping stove blends efficiency, portability, and durability. Designed to withstand the rigours of the wild, it should be...

There's an incredible sense of freedom that comes with knowing you have what you need to go pretty much anywhere...

There's something magical about falling asleep beneath an unobstructed canopy of stars, with nothing but canvas between you and the...

We’re advocates for leaving a trace. Whether we like it or not, we will all make our mark on the...

This article is the second recipe in 6 weight saving recipes to shave weight off your DofE expedition kit list,...

Kicking off camping in the UK in early spring lets you experience the reawakening of nature. Less crowded than in...

Summer is a great time to go camping, but if you have already done that why not leave your tent...

A few years ago, Alpkiteer Katie Tunn spent a year living off-grid in a Scottish woodland. Upon her return, she...

In October last year, my head was spinning with loads of questions. Mostly, how do I make the most of...

In my books, there’s no better way to spend a sunny bank holiday weekend than bikepacking a well-curated gravel route...

A Treasured Outdoor Moment - Conor Watt My treasured moment is from this summer. Three friends and I went up...

A Treasured Outdoor Moment - Richard Hartland My wife and I spent Christmas in the Scottish Highlands this year. We...

I grew up in the heart of the National forest- as a kid people used to say that I was...

Four years ago I did a two week solo hiking and wild camping trip in Norway. I wore supermarket leggings...