A look at the footwear choices of the podium placing athletes at this year’s 100-mile race
A surprisingly well-specced hiking boot at a budget-friendly price – tested on long days in the Welsh hills.
All you need to know about Helly Tech – from the experts behind it
'Likely the best warmth-to-weight ratio of any down jacket in the world'
Protect yourself from the sun with these running caps, tested and chosen by our running team
Will Renwick gives his verdict following a summer of use. Was it able to bring order to his chaos?
The versatility offered by the finest adventure sandals is unmatched
Our editor puts this affordable, well-ventilated daypack to the test on some hikes through the Welsh mountains.
A highly functional hiking backpack that flexes as you move.
This multi-activity waterproof jacket from Keela offers great wet-weather protection for UK mountain days.
A rain resistant pack that’s perfect for active people.
An ideal hiking pack for big days out in the mountains – and it now comes with bluesign-approved fabrics and a smartened aesthetic
A functional layer that’s light to carry and light on its environmental impact too.
Light, packable, fairly priced and with some good eco credentials.
One of the best products we’ve tried this year.
A solid all-rounder for everything from off-road Parkruns to mountain ultra prep.
A lightweight and very high-spec pole that we found to be ideal for ultralight hiking and also trail running.
OM editor Will puts the Craghoppers Treklite Carbon poles to the sword.
A mid weight boot that we found to tick a lot of boxes.
A light boot that provides good levels of support and protection without feeling clunky or constraining.
A fast and versatile hiking shoe with grippy lugs and an innovative lacing system.
Can it deliver on a rainy hike in North Wales?
Approach shoes are a versatile addition to your outdoor kit - here's an overview of the shoes that impressed our gear testers the most
