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Best Hiking Socks Reviewed 2025

A great pair of socks that will last the distance means more comfortable walking on the trail. Here's our pick of the best hiking socks...

Best Hiking Socks of 2025 | Field Tested and Reviewed
Tents

Best Two Person Tents for Hiking 2025

Tested and reviewed by our expert team: our pick of the best two person tents for hiking and backpacking. With options from MSR, Big Agnes,...

Best Two Person Tents for Backpacking 2025
Trail Running Shoes

The Fastest Shoes at UTMB 2025

A look at the footwear choices of the podium placing athletes at this year’s 100-mile race

The Fastest Shoes at UTMB 2025
Walking Boots

Craghoppers Dura Pro Boot | Review

A surprisingly well-specced hiking boot at a budget-friendly price – tested on long days in the Welsh hills.

Craghoppers Dura Pro Boot | Review
Tents

Highlander Respite 2 Extended Tunnel Tent | Review

Looking for a stable, roomy tent that won’t empty your wallet? Highlander’s Respite 2 could be the answer.

Highlander Respite 2 Extended Tunnel Tent | Review
Walking Boots

Helly Hansen Cascade Helly Tech Mid Boots | Review

These boots are light, comfortable, waterproof – and they cost around £100.

Helly Hansen Cascade Helly Tech Mid Boots | Review
Reviews

Nikwax Stain Scrub | Review

A blackberry stain on my shell jacket looked permanent… until I tried Nikwax’s new Stain Scrub.

Nikwax Stain Scrub | Review
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Gifts for Hikers in 2025 | 20 Practical Presents for Walkers

Top practical presents for hikers, walkers and backpackers. Here's our hand-picked selection.

Best Gifts for Hikers in 2025 | 20 Practical Presents for Walkers
Waterproof Jackets

Best Waterproof Jackets of 2025 | Tested & Reviewed by Our Experts

Our test team's pick of the best quality waterproof jacket options out there in 2025

Best Waterproof Jackets of 2025 | Tested & Reviewed by Our Experts
Reviews

Groundtruth UNDA 25L Roll Top Dry Backpack | Review

This PADI-endorsed waterproof backpack from Groundtruth is paving the way for carbon neutral manufacturing.

Groundtruth UNDA 25L Roll Top Dry Backpack | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Silverstick Pennine Wool Socks | Review

British socks from British sheep that graze on the Pennines

Silverstick Pennine Wool Socks | Review
Down and Insulated Jackets

La Sportiva Lumina 200 Down Jacket | Review

'Likely the best warmth-to-weight ratio of any down jacket in the world'

La Sportiva Lumina 200 Down Jacket | Review
News

Win a Transporter Squffel Backpack from Osprey Worth £160

Need something to enhance your backpacking game? Enter below for your chance to win!

Win a Transporter Squffel Backpack from Osprey Worth £160
Outdoor Features

Experiencing Saas-Fee/Saastal | In the Company of Giants

On a three-day, all-action trip, Amy Marwick explores Saas Valley’s most exciting trails from this little slice of alpine heaven.

Experiencing Saas-Fee/Saastal | In the Company of Giants
Tents

Nemo Dagger OSMO | Review

Designed for backpackers, lightweight with an impressive new sustainably-made fabric and plenty of useful features

Nemo Dagger OSMO 2P Tent (2025) | Review

Light My Fire LunchKit BIO | Review

Combining sustainable bioplastics with practical design.

Light My Fire LunchKit BIO | Review
Walking Trousers

Passenger Drifter NetPlus Beach Linerless Short | Review

A good value pair of shorts made from regathered and recycled fishing nets.

Passenger Drifter NetPlus Beach Linerless Short | Review
Tents

Best Bikepacking Tents 2025 | Fully Tested and Rated by Our Experts

Here's our round-up of the best bikepacking tents for your next adventure, tried and tested by our experts.

Best Bikepacking Tents 2025 | Fully Tested and Rated by Our Experts
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Running Caps For 2025 | Fully Tested and Reviewed

Protect yourself from the sun with these running caps, tested and chosen by our running team

Best Running Caps For 2025 | Fully Tested and Reviewed
Waterproof Jackets

Rab Latok Mountain Gore-tex Pro | Review

Chosen for our Greener Gear Guide, this alpine shell from Rab uses the latest version of Gore-tex Pro. Here's how we got on with it....

Rab Latok Mountain Gore-tex Pro | Review
Backpacks

Osprey Transporter Squffel 44 | Review

Will Renwick gives his verdict following a summer of use. Was it able to bring order to his chaos?

Osprey Transporter Squffel 44 | Review
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Hiking Fleeces for Women Reviewed 2025 | Fully Tested and Rated by Our Experts

I’ve tested a whole range of hiking fleeces for women and these are my favourites so far.

Best Hiking Fleeces for Women 2025 | Fully Tested and Rated by Our Experts
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