If you're a seasoned 'walker' you'll know just how important the clobber is. If you're just getting started then know this, it is crucial to be prepared. The tales of people getting stranded up Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) in flip-flops and vests are, sadly, well documented.
So if you want to avoid any - well deserved - mountain rescue mocking, then pay close attention. Coming from north Wales, I like to think of myself as a pretty competent walker/hiker. Although I still lack the minerals to tackle Crib Goch, I've done almost every other route to the top of Wales' tallest mountain.
Not only that, but I've been to the top of England's tallest (Scafell Pike), Scotland's tallest (Ben Nevis) and also the Norwegian Fjords (which I won't shut up about). Recently, I had the chance to test out Helly Hansen. A well-known Norwegian retailer highly regarded for protecting people from the "world's harshest environments".
When I've been on autumn walks in the past, the miserable weather has always breached whatever ill-prepared clothing I chose. So how would Helly Hansen fare? Unsurprisingly, remarkably well. I reviewed the Men's Versalite Half Zip Fleece (£70.
00) and the Men's Verglas Hooded Down Jacket 2.0 (£250.00).
This fleece took me by complete surprise. (Image: Helly Hansen) Men's Versalite Half Zip Fleece: This number took me by complete surprise. If you've ever used a fleece for walks or hikes in the past, you'll be aware of two things.
They either get incredibly hot or let in the cold.