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Trail and Scramble Shoes

La Sportiva Cyklon With Boa Fit System | Review

Here’s a new collaborative effort that has left our gear testers mightily impressed

La Sportiva Cyklon With Boa Fit System | Review
Waterproof Jackets

Giveaway | Win a 66° North Jacket with Polartec Power Shield Pro Worth £435

Featuring the new bio-based waterproof membrane from Polartec, we've giving away the 66° North Snæfell North Jacket this month

Giveaway | Win a 66° North Jacket with Polartec Power Shield Pro Worth £435
Waterproof Jackets

Watch | Páramo Aspira 360° Smock Field Test

We pitted the British brand's pioneering new smock against a named winter storm

Watch | Páramo Aspira 360° Smock Field Test
Waterproof Jackets

Best Waterproof Jackets For Women Reviewed 2024

Hardshell (and softshell) rain jackets our team of testers loved

Best Waterproof Jackets for Women 2024
Down and Insulated Jackets

Best Women's Down Jackets Reviewed 2024

The latest and greatest down jackets go head to head

Best Down Jackets For Women 2024 | Field Tested and Reviewed
Down and Insulated Jackets

Best Synthetic Insulated Jackets Reviewed 2024

Options from Arc'teryx, Montane, Rab, TNF and more

Best Synthetic Insulated Jackets of 2024 | Fully Field Tested and Reviewed
Down and Insulated Jackets

Best Down Jackets Reviewed 2024

Our experts have chosen...

Best Down Jackets of 2024 | Fully Tested and Reviewed
Softshell Jackets

Best Running Jackets Reviewed 2024

Lightweight waterproofs and windbreakers for moving fast and light

Best Running Jackets of 2024 | Fully Tested and Reviewed
Waterproof Jackets

Harrier Exmoor Jacket | Review

A feature-loaded jacket. Here's how it performed during our tests

Harrier Exmoor Jacket | Review
Softshell Jackets

Klättermusen Ansur Windproof Jacket | Review

A stylish trekking and trail running jacket made from uniquely breathable Kalta Cotton

Klättermusen Ansur Windproof Jacket | Review
Walking Trousers

Quechua SH500 Mountain Trousers | Review

A good value pair of hiking trousers designed for cold weather hiking and mountain pursuits

Quechua SH500 Mountain Trousers | Review
Walking Trousers

Best Waterproof Trousers Reviewed 2024

Options from Patagonia, Rab, Rohan, Fjällräven and more...

Best Waterproof Trousers 2024
Walking Trousers

Best Walking Trousers Reviewed 2024

Our favourite options available on the market in 2024

Best Walking Trousers Reviewed 2024
Walking Boots

Best Vegan Hiking Boots & Shoes Reviewed 2024

100% vegan walking boots that contain no leather, gelatin or animal-derived glues or dyes

Best Vegan Hiking Boots and Shoes 2024
Walking Boots

Giveaway | Win a Pair of Asolo Hiking Boots Worth £200

Don't miss out on a chance to win the adventure-worthy Asolo Falcon EVO hiking boots

Giveaway | Win a Pair of Asolo Hiking Boots Worth £200
Walking Boots

Best Walking Boots For Women Reviewed 2024

Our pick of the best women's walking boots out there for three-season hiking. With options from Merrell, Keen, Hanwag and more

Best Walking Boots For Women 2024
Trail and Scramble Shoes

Hoka Zinal 2 Shoe | Review

If you're looking for a lightweight trail running shoe that excels in dry conditions, look no further than the Hoka Zinal 2

Hoka Zinal 2 Shoe | Review
Trail and Scramble Shoes

Best Walking Shoes Reviewed 2024

We'll often think about the weight on our back but not on our feet, and some lightweight walking shoes can really make a difference in...

Best Walking Shoes of 2024 | Field Tested and Reviewed
Trail and Scramble Shoes

Keen 450 Dirt Hiking Shoe | Review

This hiking shoe from U.S brand brings a uniquely designed sole to the table - here's how it performed during our tests.

Keen 450 Dirt Hiking Shoe | Review
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Duffel Bags Reviewed 2024

From Rab, Mountain Equipment, Patagonia and more

Best Duffel Bags of 2024 | Fully Field Tested and Reviewed
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Daypacks For Hiking Reviewed 2024

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

Best Daypacks for Hiking 2024 | Tested and Reviewed by Our Gear Experts
Group Tests and Best Buys

Best Running Packs of 2024 | Tested and Reviewed

5 to 12-litre options from Montane, OMM and more...

Best Running Packs of 2024 | Tested and Reviewed
Mid and Base Layers

Best Midlayer Fleeces Of 2024

The latest options put to the sword above the treeline in the Alps

Best Midlayer Fleeces 2024
Mid and Base Layers

Artilect Flat Iron 185 Baselayer | Review

A warm and comfy baselayer with an intriguing core ingredient

Artilect Flat Iron 185 Baselayer | Review
Reviews

Decathlon Forclaz Windbreaker Softshell Jacket MT500 | Review

A warm, wind-resistant and fully-featured layer for mountain adventures

Decathlon Forclaz Windbreaker Softshell Jacket MT500 | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Big Agnes Rapide SL Sleeping Mat | Review

OM editor Will tries out the Petite version of this mat to assess its ultralight backpacking potential

Big Agnes Rapide SL Sleeping Mat | Review
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Exped Ultra 5R Sleeping Mat | Review

A light and warm sleeping mat that gives a comfy night’s sleep through all four seasons

Exped Ultra 5R Sleeping Mat | Review
Tents

Best Bell Tents For Glamping 2024

Sturdy, roomy and just plain cool-looking.

Best Bell Tents For Glamping 2024
Tents

Tentbox Lite XL | Review

Our pros and cons following a French road trip

Tentbox Lite XL | Review
Tents

Best Family Tents Reviewed 2024

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

Best Family Tents 2024
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Best Running Gloves Reviewed 2023

Don’t let the cold ruin your winter runs – keep your hands and fingers cosy with 8 of the best running gloves for 2024

Best Running Gloves of 2024 | All Fully Tested and Reviewed
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Best Thermos Flasks 2024

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

Best Thermos Flasks 2024
Walking Equipment and Accessories

Best Hiking Socks Reviewed 2024

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 2024 | Field Tested and Reviewed
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