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Walking Equipment and Accessories

Best Head Torches For Hiking 2026

From big old beamers to trusty backups...

Best Head Torches For Hiking 2026
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Best Trail Running And Hiking Sunglasses Reviewed 2026

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

Best Trail Running And Hiking Sunglasses 2026
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Backpacks For Backpacking And Trekking Reviewed 2026

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

Best Backpacking Backpacks 2026 | Tested and Reviewed by Our Gear Experts
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Winter Walking and Hiking Boots 2026

The latest and greatest options for winter mountain walking and light mountaineering

Best Mountaineering Boots 2026
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Portable Coffee Makers Reviewed 2026

Because roughing it outdoors doesn't have to mean suffering crap coffee...

Best Portable Coffee Makers for 2026
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Winter Coats Reviewed 2026

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

Best Winter Coats of 2026 | Fully Tested and Reviewed
Walking Boots

Haglöfs Incline GTX Mid Boots | Review

A robust and dependable boot that's surprisingly light feeling

Haglöfs Incline GTX Mid Boots | Review
Reviews

Jack Wolfskin Passamani Down Jacket | Review

This jacket has an interesting secret ingredient...

Jack Wolfskin Passamani Down Jacket | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Best Running Socks Reviewed 2026

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

Best Running Socks for 2026 | Fully Tested and Reviewed
News

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Walking Boots

Montbell Alpine Cruiser 800 | Review

OM editor Will tests a heavyweight trekking boot built for mileage over rough terrain

Montbell Alpine Cruiser 800 | Review
Trail Running Shoes

Keen Seek | Review

Our verdict on Keen's first trail running shoe

Keen Seek | Review
Down and Insulated Jackets

Rab Quantra Pro Hoody | Review

The perfect mid-layer?

Rab Quantra Pro Hoody | Review
Backpacks

Klättermusen Delling 25L Backpack | Review

Very tough and durable - but can it withstand UK conditions?

Klättermusen Delling 25L Backpack | Review
Tents

Nortent Varde 1 | Review

A seriously robust 4-season tent...

Nortent Varde 1 Tent | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Coros Apex 4 | Review

A hiker and trail runner’s perspective on Coros’s latest “mountain sports” watch

Coros Apex 4 | Review
Down and Insulated Jackets

Montane Anti-Freeze Jacket | Review

A down jacket that contains gold particles you say?

Montane Anti-Freeze Jacket | Review
Softshell Jackets

Best Softshell Jackets Reviewed 2026

The latest and greatest put to the test, plus our in-depth buyer's guide

Best Softshell Jackets for 2026
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Garmin inReach Messenger | Review

A necessary and dependable bit of kit for the backcountry

Garmin inReach Messenger | Review
Walking Boots

AKU Superalp Nubuck GTX Boots | Review

A burly leather hiking boot with out-of-the-box comfort? Surely not…

AKU Superalp NBK GTX Boots | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Gregory Alpaca Gear Box 45L | Review

One of our gear editor's favourite items this year.

Gregory Alpaca Gear Box 45L | Review
News

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