Matt Orton
Recent articles by Matt Orton

EDC Plug & Pliers Kit review
Tubeless repair kit offers integration with OneUp's EDC tool storage systems

Italian urban style meets rugged backcountry stomping with PEdAL ED's Mido Riding Boots
Whether you are pounding pavements or bushwhacking through bikepacking badlands these boots are just the ticket

Crankbrothers Klic HV Gauge mini pump review
A magnetic mini pump for the trail

RockShox Bluto RL vs Manitou Mastodon Pro
Fat fork Fight Club

Top 5 upgrades for the ultimate bikepacking rig
Five ways to improve your adventure ride

Mini first aid kits for cycling
Your best insurance for making it home after a trailside mishap

Wingnut MPS backpack review
Roomy storage that's comfy and versatile

Vaude Primasoft Jacket review
Windproof and waterproof riding jacket

Source Hipster hydration pack review
Travel light with a hip pack
5 essential bits of MTB kit for the Highland 550
The best kit for handling the weather, terrain and wilderness of the Scottish Highlands

Horse for the Course: The Highland 550
Five hard lessons learned on a 550mi self-supported ride across Scotland

Ortlieb Seat-Pack review
Waterproof seat-pack packs a plenty

Ortlieb Handlebar and Accessory Pack review
Feature-packed bikepacking-specific frame bags

Sweet Protection Bushwhacker MIPS helmet review
Impressively light let highly protective brain box

MET Lupo helmet review
A promising but flawed MTB lid

Calibre Dune review
Budget fat bike is a mixed bag

Wildcat Gear Ocelot frame bag review
Convenient, waterproof storage

Wildcat Gear Tiger saddle harness review
Bikepacking seat harness

Sonder: a new bike brand from British outdoors experts Alpkit
Specialised bike line designed by Brant Richards

45NRTH footwear aims kicks at winter's backside
Two element-beating boots for serious cold-weather rides

Wildcat Gear Fat Lion Handlebar Harness review
Luggage carrier that's ideal for Arctic expeditions

Topeak JoeBlow Fat track pump review
Fat bike-specific pump cuts inflating effort

Maxxis Mammoth EXO Dual 26x4in fat bike tyre review
Sturdy fat bike rubber

Paramo Quito waterproof jacket review
Versatile cold-weather outerwear