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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
Walking Trousers

Best Running Shorts For 2025 | Tested and Reviewed

Lightweight and quick-drying running shorts for all kinds of adventures.

Best Running Shorts For 2025 | Tested and Reviewed
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Best Hand Warmers For the Outdoors 2025

Here’s our favourite hand warmers on the market this winter, tested and reviewed.

Best Hand Warmers of 2025
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Best Ice Axes Reviewed 2025

Our favourite ice axes, tested and reviewed by Emily Woodhouse.

Best Ice Axes Reviewed 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 Equipment and Accessories

Best Crampons Reviewed 2025

Crucial for safe mountaineering in the snowy, ice-laden winter months - here's a round-up of our favourite crampons for hiking this year...

Best Crampons Reviewed 2025
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Bikepacking Bags 2025 | Tested and Reviewed

Dive in to discover our favourite bikepacking bags for this year.

Best Bikepacking Bags 2025 | Tested and Reviewed
Buyer's Guides

Best Running Socks Reviewed 2025

Here's a round-up of the best socks for running following our tests.

Best Running Socks for 2025 | Fully Tested and Reviewed
Down and Insulated Jackets

Best Down Jackets Reviewed 2025

Our experts have chosen...

Best Down Jackets of 2025 | Fully Tested and Reviewed
Trail Running Shoes

Best Men's Trail Running Shoes in 2025 | Tested and Reviewed

Here's our gear testing team's favourite men's trail running shoes for this year.

Best Men's Trail Running Shoes in 2025 | Tested and Reviewed
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 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
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