I accidentally climbed a mountain recently. No, seriously, I’m terrified of heights and it was traumatic. I thought we were going for a walk, but as I reached the 3694ft summit of Ben Cruachan and stared at the chasm below it dawned on me that the light was fading and panic set in. I reached the bottom at dusk, where fresh kecks were in order.
Had I been privy to the night-time special in this issue, maybe I’d have been in possession of some wares to ease the torment. Gadgets for after-dark off-piste adventures, kit to keep you visible and comfortable under moonlight and illuminating bike tech all star. We’ve also picked the best gear for gazing at the night sky as the clocks change, Halloween approaches and we all celebrate the potential destruction of Parliament by setting off pyrotechnics and burning effigies of bumbling idiots (1605 or 2019 edition).