Matt Orton

Recent articles by Matt Orton

A great add-on for EDC tool owners

EDC Plug & Pliers Kit review

The Mido Riding Boots from PEdAL ED have striking looks

Italian urban style meets rugged backcountry stomping with PEdAL ED’s Mido Riding Boots

Crankbrothers' Klic HV Gauge mini pump

Crankbrothers Klic HV Gauge mini pump review

GBP £46.00 RRP AUD $74.00 USD $47.00

Battle of the forks: RockShox Bluto RL vs Manitou Mastodon Pro

RockShox Bluto RL vs Manitou Mastodon Pro

Top 5 upgrades for the ultimate bikepacking rig

Top 5 upgrades for the ultimate bikepacking rig

Mini first aid kits

Mini first aid kits for cycling

The Wingnut MPS backpack has strength, style and capacity

Wingnut MPS backpack review

GBP £140.00 RRP

Vaude's Primasoft Jacket

Vaude Primasoft Jacket review

GBP £125.00 RRP

The Hipster hydration pack from Source

Source Hipster hydration pack review

GBP £69.00 RRP USD $90.00

Satellite technology in your pocket (or backpack)

5 essential bits of MTB kit for the Highland 550

Matt Orton takes on the Highland 550

Routes and Rides

Horse for the Course: The Highland 550

Ortlieb's Seat-Pack

Seat Bag and Seat Wedges

Ortlieb Seat-Pack review

GBP £110.00 RRP

Ortlieb's handlebar bar roll pack

Ortlieb Handlebar and Accessory Pack review

GBP £85.00 RRP

Sweet Protection's Bushwhacker MIPS is a superb helmet – and damn well should be for the money

Mountain Biking Helmets

Sweet Protection Bushwhacker MIPS helmet review

GBP £170.00 RRP

Were it not for its annoyingly unreliable fasteners, MET's Lupo helmet would have been a high scorer

Mountain Biking Helmets

MET Lupo helmet review

GBP £100.00 RRP USD $190.00