OM editor Will Renwick loves a bit of Welsh wandering. He's walked every national trail within the country, he's walked right around its entire perimeter and in recent times he became the first person to run up all of its 188 mountains in a 550-mile solo journey. Will is a former president of Ramblers Cymru and is a trustee of the Cambrian Way walking trail. He's also served on some of the major outdoor industry awards juries, helping to select the winners of the ISPO Awards, Scandinavian Outdoor Award and Outdoor Industries Association awards.
A pack designed to take you from the terminal, to the town and onto the trails...
Casual-looking walking trousers with impressive wind protection and freedom of movement
A lighter, streamlined version of a classic hiking pack
Trail-shoe agility mixing with the support needed for long days on the trail...
'A new framework for the future of product design and circularity'
A superbly versatile shell with excellent articulation and some genuinely clever design touches.
Memorable adventures require a dependable pair of boots...
We’ve trekked for miles in the best hiking socks from leading outdoor brands - here are our favourites.
Our favourite options available on the market in 2026
A lightweight, waterproof hiking shoe that combines reliable trail performance with a versatile everyday design.
A versatile, lightweight waterproof that offers good protection and versatility for the price
The best outerwear options this season, according to the OM team
On a budget? Find out whether this £70 passed our tests.
Hiking shoes are an ideal choice when you want to feel lighter, more agile and cooler on the trail - here's our favourites this year....
Can they bring our editor around to wearing headphones while hiking?
A durable and versatile synthetic insulated jacket that works equally well on the trail and around town
Our test team's pick of the best quality waterproof jacket options out there in 2026
A versatile outdoor outfit that combines a casual look with genuine technical performance for hiking, biking and travel.
From big old beamers to trusty backups...
The perfect companion for adventure-focused travellers?
A lightweight and very high-spec pole that we found to be ideal for ultralight hiking and also trail running.
The lightest wet weather garment in the Velez family from Paramo. Here’s how it fared during our on-the-trail tests.
Here's our gear testing team's favourite men's trail running shoes for this year.
