When we look at the Aquaglide Navarro 145, we see a great deal of versatility and durability. It’s well-built with the 600 denier hex ripstop polyester and the drop-stitch floor. Read more in our in-depth review.

The Itiwit X500 is way better than its 1 person in so many ways, particularly in its quality. It comes with a rigid drop-stitch floor, and it was easier to manoeuvre despite its low profile. If you’re looking for speed, this is a great option. Read more in our in-depth review.

If you’re looking for an easy to inflate kayak that performs well on the water, you’re in for an adventure with the Aquaglide Mckenzie 125! As an upscale version from its older models, it has made significant changes and you bet it’s definitely a competitive one on the market.

The Gumotex Rush 2 promises stability and speed for touring on the coast, and has ample storage space for when we want to refuel and grab a sandwich. It weighs a good 15.5 kg and packs down to a compact size of 64 x 48 x 28 cm.

Performance-wise, the Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Convertible Elite exceeded our expectations. Stability, rigidity, and the nitty-gritty details that made the experience fun and worry-free. It’s a great choice for proper touring and recreational use.

Sea to Summit typically makes well-constructed products, and their Traverse Tv3 is yet another example. While not as warm as others we tried, the synthetic fill helps keep the price down, and it’s clearly a durable bag that will last you a long time. We also like its unique triple zipper design that helps adjust the bag for warmer or cooler nights.

The Kelty Cosmic Ultra 20F is a quality bag at a great intersection of warmth, weight, comfort and cost. Though mummy shaped, it has a slightly wider foot box so there was a reasonable amount of room to move, the zips worked well and the internal pocket was conveniently placed.

Razor Kayaks’ R1 Ultra is number on in our best inflatable kayak review for a whole bunch of reasons. It’s super well-made, easy to set up and pack down, and excellent value.

Want to know how to choose the best kids wetsuit? We take you through our top five, with pointers on what to look for.

Lightweight. Waterproof. Comfortable. Easy to set up. Our top five backpacking tents tick all the boxes - read on for our pick of the best backpacking tents for UK conditions.

After a long day on the trail, there are few things as important as a warm, comfortable sleeping bag. Here are our top five picks for best sleeping bag UK.

Spent your whole day at work looking for beach chairs and still can’t decide? Our review of the Top Ten Beach Chairs of 2026 will help you finish procrastinating sooner.

The Sea to Summit Trek Tk3 is warm. It's comfortable. It's an easy-to-carry package. It's got dual anti-snag zippers, a neck baffle, draft tubes, and a handy pocket to stash your cell phone in. There was really nothing to fault about the Sea to Summit Trek Tk3, and that's why it's our number one pick.

Picnic blankets are a make or break for any picnic. Check out our top five picks for best picnic blanket UK 2026 and you’ll be enjoying an outdoors lunch in no time.

The Aquaglide McKenzie 105 is a thoughtful, versatile and durable inflatable kayak. Read our review to find out what our experience with it was like.

The Intex Excursion Pro K1 is a versatile kayak at an accessible price, and the only fishing-enabled kayak to make our Top Ten list.

The Aquaglide Navarro shines as an enclosed option perfect for colder conditions or day-tripping in comfort. Find out how we got on with it.

The Itiwit X500 is a sophisticated piece of engineering at a very reasonable price point. Read about our experience with it.

The Driftsun Rover 120 is perfectly designed to handle fierce whitewater. We took it out on both calm and whitewater to give you our verdict.

If weight is your primary concern, you can’t go any further than the Advanced Elements PackLite, which weighs in at an astonishing 4lb/1.8kg.