gear review
Family camping checklist: your one-stop gear guide for the perfect outdoor adventure
Remember all your family camping essentials with our round-up of the most important kit to bring for cooking, sleeping and all-round comfort on your camping trips.
Best hiking and walking gloves for staying warm outdoors
However cosy your core is on a winter walk, freezing fingers will make your life a misery. Our guide to hiking and walking gloves will help you keep warm.
Best waxed jackets for men and women in 2024
Breathable and water resistant, waxed fabric jackets are a traditional and stylish way to keep warm and dry on winter days outdoors. Mary Comber seeks the best
Best walking boots for men and women, tested in 2024: hit the hills in comfort
Lightweight, waterproof and grippy – the latest generation of walking boots offers all-season protection and comfort. 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 tested in 2024 for men and women: stroll, ramble and hike in comfort
Finding the best walking shoes for you can be a challenge. So, to help you out, we've reviewed some of the best hiking shoes on the market, from traditional leather options to lightweight and affordable choices.
Best kids walking and hiking boots in 2024
Help little feet conquer every terrain in comfort with our expert guide to the best kids' walking boots on the market.
Unisex Muck Originals Pull-on Short Boots
100% waterproof, extremely comfortable and easy to pull on and off, these short wellies by the The Original Muck Boot Company are a great option for the garden, dog walks and short strolls.
Best cold weather gear for winter walks
Brrr-illiant cold weather gear to stay warm in the countryside this winter
Best hiking jeans – tried and tested
Love walking... but hate sporty walking gear –? Then why not hit the trail in a pair of hike-friendly and fashionable jeans... we test out three new styles, for men and women
How long can you wear bamboo clothing for without washing it?
We take up clothing brand BAM's challenge of wearing one of their bamboo T-shirts for a week of work-outs without washing, to see if we can save water, carbon and a few pennies while we're at it.
Merrell Men's Moab 3 GORE-TEX hiking shoe
Understated workhorse utilising proven design to deliver dependable performance.
Merrell Moab Speed x Sweaty Betty hiking shoe
Two outdoor brands have come together to create an excellent summer hiking shoe that's flexible and grippy.
Fjällräven Expedition X-Lätt jacket
Our review of this ultra-lightweight synthetic down jacket found it warm, breathable and compact – great for layering in changeable weather.
Fjällräven Vidda Pro Ventilated Trousers review
Hiking can be hard work – so to help you stay an even temperature on the trail, look out for hiking trousers with vents to let in cool air
Keela Prosport Jacket review
As winter approaches, you may be on the lookout for a warm, cosy and weather-proof rain jacket. Keela's Prosport is just that, and it's affordable too.
Haglöfs Astral GTX Jacket review
Put to the test on a wet backpacking trip in Wales, this versatile rain jacket proved to be extremely waterproof, warm and very well-designed.
Best waterproof winter jackets
When you're out hiking in the cold, wet months of autumn and winter, a reliable rain jacket is a must – something to keep you both warm and dry even in the heaviest storms. Discover the perfect coat for you with our in-depth waterproof jacket reviews.
Higher State Soil Shaker 2 trail Running Shoes review
Trail running shoes can be expensive, but there are budget options out there – including these brightly coloured mountain and fell running shoes from Higher State. We take the Soil Shaker 2 out for test run to see how it holds up.
Fjällräven Keb Eco-Shell Jacket review
This high-end rain jacket is a great example of how to balance protection from the elements with comfort. A technical jacket suitable for year-round use.
Páramo Alta III jacket review
Put to the test, Páramo's Alta III rain jacket proved to be extremely warm, waterproof and breathable jacket with superb ethical and environmental credentials.
Patagonia Calcite Jacket review
The autumn and winter months call for a solid rain jacket to keep you comfortable and dry no matter what the weather. Daniel Graham takes Patagonia's Calcite Jacket for a wet-weather adventure to see if it stands up to the test.
Berghaus Cornice III Jacket review
Are you looking for a reliable waterproof jacket to get you through your autumn and winter walks? Daniel Graham tests and reviews the Cornice III to find out how it performs in wind and rain.