UNROUTED Gear Picks
The camping and hiking gear that's caught our attention this month. Five considered picks for wherever you're heading next.
Off route. On purpose.
August 2026
Five pieces of outdoor kit on our radar this month. Selected for design, usefulness and life beyond the usual route.
Best Adventure Tech
Compact satellite communication, SOS and GPS for adventures beyond mobile signal. Small enough to disappear onto your pack, but capable enough to make a genuine difference when phone coverage disappears.
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Best Camp Essential
Fast, compact and made for cold starts, camp coffee and quick meals outdoors. Simple kit that earns its space in the pack when every gram matters.
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Best Pack
Light, comfortable and built for longer days outdoors. A capable pack designed for mountain miles, changing conditions and multi-day adventures.
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Best Hiking Upgrade
Lightweight carbon construction, compact folding design and comfortable cork grips. The sort of upgrade you appreciate most when the trail starts pointing downwards.
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Best Everyday Outdoor Buy
Tough, insulated and made for everyday use. From early starts and long drives to cold mornings on the trail, it's simple gear that does exactly what it should.
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The UNROUTED Pick
If we could take only one from this month's five, this would be it. Small, capable and made for going beyond the signal.
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Off route. On purpose.
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