Ross Wilson
Real outdoor gear reviews from the UK mountains
Gear tested in real conditionsLatest gear reviews
At RossWilson424.com, I share my passion for wild camping, landscape photography and outdoor exploration, putting outdoor gear to the test in the toughest conditions.
MSR Access 2
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Rab Mythic 600
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NeoAir XTherm
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Rab Cinder Downpour
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Lee Filters LEE100
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Canon 5D Mark IV
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Lowepro PhotoSport 70L
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Jetboil Flash
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The rucksack testThe ultimate gear selection
After years of testing equipment across England’s mountains and wild places, only the best gear makes it into my rucksack. Every piece of kit on my complete kit list has earned its place on real trips: Lake District storms, Yorkshire Dales wind and a lot of cold nights. Some of it only just survived. So did I.
What separates tested gear from marketing hype? Simple: it has to work when you’re miles from the nearest road and nobody’s coming to help.
- Price
- Quality
- Warmth
- Weight
- Packability
- Features
- Comfort
- Protection
Real adventures across England’s landscapes
From remote mountain camps to windswept coastlines, every trip is a chance to learn, adapt and see which kit really holds up.
Lake District
From Scafell Pike’s rocky terrain to Helvellyn’s exposed ridges, kit faces everything from driving rain to sub-zero temperatures.
Yorkshire Dales
Limestone pavements, exposed moorland and deep valleys: multi-day trials where shelter, cooking and layers prove themselves.
Peak District
Gritstone edges and peat moorland. Dawn shoots from Kinder Scout and Bleaklow show which camera gear copes in harsh conditions. New to wild camping? Start with my beginner wild camp in the Peak District.
Yorkshire Coast
Whitby, Scarborough, Saltburn and Filey Brigg: long exposures of crashing waves that put filters and tripods to the test.
Come along for the trip
Wild camps, dawn shoots and honest kit reviews filmed out on the hill. Venture further. Capture more. Live the adventure.
Outdoor equipment reviews
Ross Wilson is an outdoor gear tester, reviewer and photographer captivated by wild landscapes and the stories they tell. Whether he’s putting the latest camping equipment through its paces in remote mountain camps or documenting the rugged beauty of windswept coastlines, his enthusiasm for adventure never wanes.
From misty dawns atop hidden peaks to long-exposure shots of crashing waves, he shoots the outdoors as it really is, and gives honest, first-hand reviews of the kit, including the bits that annoy him.
Get out. Stay out.The ultimate achievement for any piece of kit is making it into the rucksack for real adventures.
Premium 4-season kit for extreme weather, budget 3-season gear, and setups for woodland and photography trips.
How does a sleeping system perform after fifty nights? Reviews continue across seasons.
If waterproof gear fails or expensive kit doesn’t justify its price, you’ll know about it.
Got a gear question? Let’s talk.
Is there a tent, rucksack, stove or layering system you’d like to see reviewed? Your suggestions shape future gear tests.