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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
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 Duffel Bags Reviewed 2025

From Rab, Mountain Equipment, Patagonia and more - here's a list of this season's best duffel bags for adventure travel.

Best Duffel Bags of 2025 | Fully Field Tested and Reviewed
Tents

Best Family Tents Reviewed 2025

Here are our top picks of the best family tents, ideal for families and large groups

Best Family Tents of 2025 | Field Tested and Reviewed
Waterproof Jackets

Páramo Velez System | Review

Two garments – one outdoor layering system

Páramo Velez System | Review
News

Win a Velez Grid Baselayer and Velez Windproof Jacket from Páramo!

Fancy some new top-quality gear from Páramo? Enter below for your chance to win.

Win a Velez Grid Baselayer and Velez Windproof Jacket from Páramo!
Trail and Scramble Shoes

Best Walking Sandals Reviewed 2025

The versatility offered by the finest adventure sandals is unmatched

Best Walking Sandals 2025 | Fully Tested and Reviewed on the Trail
Walking Boots

Best Walking Boots For Women Reviewed 2025

Our pick of the best women's walking boots out there for three-season hiking, tested and reviewed all across the UK.

Best Walking Boots For Women 2025 | Tested and Reviewed
Backpacks

Quechua MH500 25L Pack | Review

Our editor puts this affordable, well-ventilated daypack to the test on some hikes through the Welsh mountains.

Quechua MH500 25L Pack | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Best Trail Running And Hiking Sunglasses Reviewed 2025

We've tried and tested a variety of different sunglasses, perfectly designed for outdoor activities of all kinds

Best Trail Running And Hiking Sunglasses 2025
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