On Friday, 12 September 2025, at 1 p.m., runners gathered at the scenic Dearden Wood Campsite in Bury, Lancashire, for one of the most distinctive endurance events on the UK calendar – the Barking Mad Last Man Standing. This wasn’t a typical race. The format was brutally simple:…
SWOYA is a high-performance outdoor brand inspired by the Himalayas and built for every environment. The name comes from Swoyambhu—“self-created” in Nepalese—signifying self-reliance and purposeful design. They create gear for those that demand more from their gear. SWOYA: Now at Adapt Outdoors. Outdoor Gear Built for Performance. Every…
Our in-house specialist Alex went along to the Lake District to try out some of the latest Adidas Terrex gear. From a 12k run to abseiling, and from the Agravic 3 to the Skychaser AX5, he tried out the lot. Here’s our review. Two guides kept the group…
Starting a new school year signals new beginnings and a fresh start for many, but to cloud this is the ever-dreading task of choosing the right bag and jacket to turn over a new leaf with and can result in some serious back to school stress. It’s hard…
Optimum comfort is the number one goal when shopping for your perfect hiking ‘fit. How you look on your hike differs in importance from hiker to hiker, but how you feel is a top priority. There are numerous reasons why fit matters with hiking trousers. Chafing, restricted movement,…
Why Clothing Matters for Rock Climbing You may question how important the right wear is for rock climbing, as long as you can stretch your arm a bit and hike your leg, you’ll be fine, right? Wrong. Rock climbing clothing isn’t just vital for your mobility, but for…
The biggest hiking nightmare is ending your route sodden, cold, and miserable. Finding the right water resistant vs waterproof hiking trousers is crucial in avoiding the unfavourable outcome. But with so much to choose from, finding the option that’s right for you and your hiking style is easier…
Finding the right hiking trousers to suit your needs can seem like an impossible task when there’s such a diverse collection available on the market. Water resistance, double lining, breathability…there’s much to consider. Adapt Outdoors stocks the lot, so we’ve prepared a guide dissecting the best hiking trousers…
All the gear and no idea can get you so far, but when it comes to a successful hike, making sure your get up is comfortable and practical is paramount. Adapt Outdoors is kitted out with an impressive collection of womens hiking wear, and when comparing leggings vs.…
