OS TEST THE BEST

At Ordnance Survey, we don’t settle for mediocrity. Our “OS Test the Best” series isn’t just about ticking boxes or skimming through spec sheets. It’s not just about reviewing gear; it’s about putting it through its paces and ensuring that what we recommend and stock on the OS Shop truly lives up to the “best” standard.

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A Cornish Coast Adventure with the NEW Suunto Race S

December 4, 2024
3 min read

Holly Atyeo reviews the Suunto Race S on a Cornish Coastal Adventure - find the route map and what she thought of this exciting new performance watch

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waterfall walks north wales

Exploring Waterfalls with the Suunto Race S

November 26, 2024
5 min read

Lisa explores a beautiful waterfall route in North Wales while reviewing the new Suunto Race S GPS watch.

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lightweight headtorch review silva smini

OS Test The Best Lightweight Head Torch – Silva Smini & Smini Fly

October 30, 2024
24 min read

Our intrepid OS Champions review the NEW Smini Headtorch and Smini Fly Headtorch - take a look at their in depth reviews

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Suunto Race S Review Lake District Molly Veitch

Hiking in the Lake District with the NEW Suunto Race S

October 28, 2024
5 min read

First time user of a GPS watch Molly Veitch reviews this popular new performance watch on her latest hike up Coniston Old Man

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A wee dook, wild swim and Beach clean with Gee Jackson and Red Changing Robe

A ‘Wee Dook’ – Eco Adventuring with the Red Equipment Pro Change EVO

October 8, 2024
4 min read

Join OS Champion Gee Jackson as takes this brand new changing robe through it's paces in her Red Equipment Pro Change EVO review

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Suunto Race S Wild Swimming in llyn Padarn with Elizabeth Asad

Open Water Swimming in Llyn Padarn with the Suunto S Race Watch

September 25, 2024
3 min read

Oen water swimming in Llyn Padarn with the Suunto Race S - OS Champion Liz Asad puts this waterproof smart watch to the test!

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Beacons Way Ultra with Suunto Race S

September 24, 2024
5 min read

Suunto Race S Review - Tracy out this performance watch to the ultimate test on the Beacons Way Ultra

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Malham Circular – A Day in’t Dales with the Suunto Race S

September 10, 2024
3 min read

Malham Circular Walk - OS Champion Megan Rose has a day in the Yorkshire Dales testing out her brand new Suunto Race S GPS Watch

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The Gritstone Trail – putting the new Suunto Race S to the test!

August 28, 2024
6 min read

OS Champion and runner Emily Thompson puts the new Suunto Race S to the test on the Gritstone Trail.

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Exploring Eryri: My 3-Day Solo Adventure with the Suunto Race S Watch

August 28, 2024
5 min read

With the Suunto Race S strapped to her wrist, Janire Denny-Arzalluz set off on a 3-day expedition over the Glyderau and Carneddau mountains... read her review of this exciting new performance watch.

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Mac In a Sac Venture Running Jacket

OS Test The Best: Lightweight Running Jacket

July 19, 2024
8 min read

OS TEST THE BEST Lightweight Running Jacket: Mac In A Sac Venture Ultralite Running Jacket Review. Our OS Champions have been putting this new hiking and running jacket through its paces.