Gear
Best umbrellas tried and tested in 2025: brilliant brollies for rainy strolls
Be drizzle and downpour ready with our review of the best umbrellas on the market. Fulton, Totes, Barbour and Mountain Warehouse are put to the test.
Best sun hats: Caps and wide brimmed hats for sun protection in the UK
Stay protected with these sun hats, specially designed for the great outdoors.
Best walking trousers for men and women - tried and tested for 2025
We've tested the best walking trousers to suit all budgets and types of walkers
Best walking boots of 2025: tested by hiking experts for comfort and durability
Our expert reviewers tested a batch of hiking boots from leading brands, on muddy trails over hills and through forests and fields – and here are our findings
Best walking shoes of 2025 for men and women: tried and tested by experts
We've reviewed some of the top hiking shoes on the market, including Hoka, Salomon, Merrell and more
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‘I’d have gone plummeting down the mountain without it’ – a hiking expert on the one thing to pack on your next trek
While wrongly regarded as being for 'old people', a pair of walking poles are an essential bit of kit for your next hiking trip
9 of the best vegan walking boots to buy in 2025
By choosing vegan walking boots, you can avoid contributing to animal cruelty, poor working conditions, contamination to waterways and even deforestation for cattle grazing. Here are the most promising boots out there now.
Best backpack rain covers: 7 waterproof bag covers for the outdoors
Keep your bag and its contents dry with a durable, waterproof backpack rain cover
I went into the Amazon jungle and this is the one piece of kit I wouldn’t have been without
Best gifts for walkers: 34 top presents for hikers
The best practical presents walkers will love at a range of different price points.
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