Reviews
The best walking and running socks reviews in 2025 to transform your next hike - and perfect for a Christmas stocking!
Our team reviews a selection of the best walking socks including anti-blister, bamboo and wool choices. Get ready to stride in comfort.
I'm an outdoor kit reviewer. These are the 10 gifts I’d want for Christmas
Here are the best gifts for outdoor enthusiasts this festive season.
The top 17 gifts for people who love the outdoors this Christmas 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine reviews the best Christmas gift ideas for people who love the outdoors this festive season.
“Unbelievable”: huge animal longer than bus seen leaping from Irish waters
No one knows exactly why these enormous sea creatures breach.
Dryrobe Tech-Lite: Lighter, smarter… but worth the cost?
Dryrobe is an industry leader in its field, let's see how the Black Tech-Lite Changing Robe held up under review.
What's new?
The BrüMate Era 900ml Straw Tumbler claims to be 100% leakproof — let's find out
The BrüMate Era 900ml Straw Tumbler is a stylish product that claims to be 100% leak proof
This water bottle is my first Ninja product - and I love it
Ninja products are all the rage at the moment, how did the Thirsti 700ml water bottle hold up?
6 best royal period dramas set in the glorious British countryside, which you'll want watch again and again
Celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and the country's kings and queens with these regal films showcasing Britain's majestic estates and landscapes
Stylish and effective - The Tog 24 Meru Women's Cashmere Touch Base Layer Roll Neck
We reviewed the Tog 24 Meru Women's Cashmere Touch Base Layer Roll Neck is a good versatile addition to your winter kit.
These might be the only waterproof trousers you'll ever need - The Mammut Haldigrat Light HS trousers
The Mammut Haldigrat Light Waterproof HS Pants for women are highly technical with lots of great features.
Backpacks
Here's what I honestly thought about the Osprey Tempest 22 backpack - Designed specifically for women
Light, tough, and recycled: The Patagonia Terravia Tote Pack stands out
The Patagonia Terravia Tote Pack is versatile and lightweight backpack with a lot of great features.
Gandys Pantai Waterproof Backpack Review
We review the Gandy’s Pantai waterproof backpack, the perfect day pack
Barbeques
Weber’s most underrated BBQ might be its most useful
The Weber Go-Anywhere portable barbeque is an amazing, durable and versatile piece of essential kit.
Solo camping? This ultralightweight firepit should be on your shopping list this summer
The Skreppa Titanium Superlight Fire Pit is a great piece of kit for solo campers, or those who like to pack light.
Books
"Gripping and poignant": first-time authors win 2025's prestigious Wainwright Prize for nature writing
Two debut authors scoop this year’s top book awards as the Wainwright Prize winners are announced.
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The best mushroom identification books of 2025
Forage for fungi confidently with our pick of the best mushroom identification books.
Camping Accessories
Camp in comfort: OLPRO’s Directors Chair combines style and strength
The OLPRO Directors Chair is durable, comfortable with great extra features
From campsite to festival: OLPRO Olympus XL brings living-room comfort outdoors
The OLPRO Olympus XL Camping Chair is a luxurious, yet portable, choice for your next trip.
Pack Light, sit Right: OLPRO's Ultralight Folding Chair for camping and festivals
The Olpro Folding Chair is an ultralightweight option for spontaneous campers or those who just like to pack light.
Clothing
From hike to café: The Findra Fern Stripe Base Layer you’ll actually want to wear everywhere
The Findra fern stripe base layer strikes a good balance between practicality and style.
From downpour to summit: How Patagonia’s Granite Crest Trousers performed
The Patagonia Granite Crest Waterproof Trousers held up well on a recent trip to Snowdonia.
Zone3 Active-Flex: The versatile wetsuit for open water adventures
Our BBC Countryfile Magazine Managing Editor Matt Baird put the Zone3 Active Flex Wetsuit through its paces.
Food and drink
These are the foods your dog should avoid (and eat) this Christmas
Bitter, smelly, odd-looking and invited for Christmas – and why they make you fart
Humdrum, bitter and smelly? Wait – there’s more to Brussels Sprouts than you might think. Cast aside your preconceptions, urges our Brussels correspondent, Dixe Wills
Best travel mugs reviewed: Our top reusable coffee cups for 2025
We tested some of the biggest brands to find the best travel mugs for hikes and camping trips.
Footwear
Life in 360°: Reflective safety meets country style in Buckbootz Walkerz wellington boots
Our BBC Countryfile Magazine expert reviewed the Buck Boots Walkerz wellington boots, a heavy duty high top shoe
Are the Ariat Woodstock Rubber Boots style over substance?
Our BBC Countryfile Magazine expert review the stylish Ariat Woodstock Rubber Boots to see if they are style over substance.
Not the lightest, but one of the toughest: Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx trail shoes reviewed
How do the Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx trail running shoes hold up under review? Our expert put them through their paces.
Hiking Sandals
Insulated Mugs
Tents
Dometic Boracay FTC 401 TC - six person inflatable tent review
Are inflatable tents worth it? We tested the Dometic Boracay FTC 401 TC - six person inflatable tent
This innovative one-person tent changed my mind about inflatable poles
Our reviewer tests out the Dometic Pico FTC 1X1 TC Inflatable Tent to see how it performed against poles.
Comfort and space combined: Inside the OLPRO Orion 6 Berth Tent
The OLPRO Orion 6 Berth Tent is a fantastic larger tent with great features.
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Walking Shoes
Salomon X Ultra 360 Edge GTX review
A member of BBC Countryfile Magazine tested out the trending Salomon X Ultra 360 Edge GTX walking shoes to see what all the hype is about.
Keen Hightrail Waterproof Men’s Hiking Shoe Review
Our expert reviews the Keen Hightrail Waterproof men's hiking shoes
Quechua MH500 Review: mountain-ready shoes that won’t break the bank
The Quechua Women's waterproof mountain walking shoes - MH500 give you a lot for a low price, and are suitable for mountain hikes
Waterproof Jackets
Can a recycled jacket really keep you dry? We put the Alpkit Sigma to the test
The Alpkit Sigma lightweight raincoat is a great choice for the low price, keeping you well protected against the elements.
Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket Women's – A superlight shell for serious adventures
From storms to summits: Reviewing The North Face Summit Papsura jacket for women
We reviewed the North Face Summit Papsura Jacket for women to see how this technically impressive jacket held up.
Wellington Boots
Stay dry and comfortable this winter with Fitflop's waterproof NEO-D-HYKER boots
Are the unusual FitFlop NEO-D-HYKER waterproof boots worth the price tag? We put them to the test.
These stylish wellington boots are my new go to this Autumn - Here's why
The Merry People Bobbi Ankle Wellington boots are a stylish option for rainy walks and city days.
Grub's BEARLINE 8.5 rubber boot review
Let’s see how the Grubs BEARLINE 8.5™ rubber boots kept their promise to keep me warm and dry in the worst weather
