Buying Guides

Your outer layer is your barrier against the elements, and is perhaps the most crucial element of your outdoor kit. Click here to view our Outdoor Jacket Buying Guide.

There are a few things you’ll need to consider when you’re looking for a waterproof garment. Firstly - what do you need it for? Click here to view our Waterproof Jacket Buying Guide.

Your new boots are one of the most important items you can buy for hillwalking.
Click here to view our Walking Boots Buying Guide

The walking sock - it’s often considered more of an accessory than a necessity, but is perhaps the most underrated piece of kit we own. Click here to view our Socks Buying Guide.

Whether you’re hiking eight Munros or popping out for an afternoon woodland stroll, investing in a good pair of outdoor trousers is crucial. Click here to view our Outdoor Trouser Buying Guide.

Modern rucksacks are not only lighter and tougher than their predecessors, they are also engineered to help you to carry your kit as comfortably as possible. We’re here with our Rucksacks Buying Guide to help you select the perfect pack for your adventures.

Whether you’re planning a last minute family camping trip on a campsite or a remote wild camping spot, your tent is your portable home-from-home. It’s your barrier from the elements, wind, rain, snow, hail and midges! Click here to view our Tent Buying Guide.

After a long day reaching your destination, nothing beats the feeling of snuggling into a warm, comfy sleeping bag, ready for a good night’s sleep in preparation (and anticipation) for a new day. Click here to view our Sleeping Bag Buying Guide.

Cooking outdoors in an intrinsic part of the camping experience and at Tiso we understand that you need to have the right stove to work with. Whether you are cooking up a storm at a campsite or rehydrating your food on top of a Munro, the right camping stove will make all the difference. Click here to view our Stove Buying Guide.

The right pair of ski boots can make or break your time on the slopes. Click here to read our guide to picking the right pair and finding the optimum fit.

Mountain biking is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors. A mountain bike can take you virtually everywhere – uphill, off road, in the forest, in the hills – and more besides. Click here to read our buying guide.

Whether you want to ride fast, ride far, or ride off the beaten track, a road bike is the best form of transport for covering ground at pace. Click here to read our buying guide for your next bike.

As the name suggests, hybrid bikes offer a bit of everything. They're light enough to pedal easily, efficient for riding on tarmac, comfortable enough for rough roads, strong enough for light off-road use, and super practical if you want to carry luggage or shopping. Click here to read our buying guide.

Cycling jackets (or ‘jay-kets’ if you’re from the North) are great, they keep you warm, dry and can help you be seen on the road. But there are many different types of cycling jackets out there, so how do you know which one is right for you? Click here to read view our buying guide.

If you want to ride throughout the darker months, a great set of bicycle lights should not be underestimated but the exact ones you buy depend on where and how you are riding. Click here to view our buying guide.

Being new to the cycling shoe game can be rather overwhelming with new terminology to get your head around and working out what system works best for you. Click here to view our buying guide.

Beyond the chassis of your bike, tyres are one of the most important factors in determining how it rides. Do you need maximum grip, or maximum speed? Maybe a combination of both? Click here to view our buying guide.

Find the perfect bike helmet with our bike helmet buying guide. Click here to view.

Why should you wear cycling shorts? Simply put, they can offer vastly more comfort over the course of a ride than riding in casual shorts, trousers, or anything else. Click here to view our buying guide.