Buying Guides

A century of craft, almost everything made in Europe, and in the Renegade the best-selling hiking shoe on the continent. What Lowa really offers, and who it is not for.

With the Tatonka Commuter Rolltop 25 WP and 30 WP, your laptop, papers and spare shirt stay dry even in the rain: on the bike, on public transport and wandering through town.

The Basque brand pairs technical outdoor competence with sustainability you can check, at prices that undercut a lot of premium labels.

Travel pack, wheels, or a rugged hybrid? Farpoint, Fairview and Sojourn cover three very different ways of travelling, from carry-on to a year on the road.

Houdini's Aero line runs on Polartec Power Air Active: less microplastic, more breathability. Here is who the Aero Houdi and Aero Jacket are actually for.

590 grams, 16 litres, rain cover always on board. Why the Deuter Race 16 works from the bike to the trail to the ski slope, and who it is not for.

Harness, helmet, food and the rest: everything you need for a day on a via ferrata. With a packing list, safety tips and planning advice.

Our product tester wore the Ternua Klimmer Jacket for a month, on hiking trips and around town. Light, sustainable, versatile. It draws an honest line at sustained rain. Here is his verdict.