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Walking Boots

Best Value Hiking Boots Reviewed 2025

And why a good pair can help you eat up those miles...

Best Value Hiking Boots 2025
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Best Thermos Flasks 2025

Top performing flasks rated and reviewed, plus an in-depth buyer's guide

Best Thermos Flasks 2025
Outdoor Features

Old vs New: Twins Take On Unique Mountaineering Gear Experiment

How does George Mallory's mountaineering gear stack up against today's? The Turner Twins are seeking to find out.

Old vs New: Twins Take On Unique Mountaineering Gear Experiment
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Winter Coats Reviewed 2025

The best outerwear options this season, according to the OM team

Best Winter Coats of 2025 | Fully Tested and Reviewed
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Best Winter Gloves 2025 | Tested and Reviewed

A must-have for the chilly months in the hills and mountains - here's a round-up of our favourite gloves to keep you warm this winter.

Best Winter Gloves 2025 | Tested and Reviewed
Walking Equipment and Accessories

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
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Gifts for Hikers in 2025 | 25 Practical Presents for Walkers

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

Best Gifts for Hikers in 2025 | 25 Practical Presents for Walkers
Group Tests and Best Buys

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

The women's gear team have tested a whole range of hiking fleeces for women and these are their favourites so far.

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

Best Backpacks For Backpacking And Trekking Reviewed 2025

Our favourite hiking backpacks ranging from 30L weekenders to 65L whoppers...

Best Hiking Backpacks 2025
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Daypacks For Hiking Reviewed 2025

The options we recommended for day-long adventures (plus our overall favourite)

Best Daypacks for Hiking 2025 | Tested and Reviewed by Our Gear Experts
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
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
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