kit reviews

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

We've reviewed some of the top hiking shoes on the market, including Hoka, Salomon, Merrell and more

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This lightweight and fast trail running shoe makes hitting the trails a blast – and the G 270 V2 is a great shoe choice for long-distance trail runners aiming for speed.

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.

Excellent levels of cushioning and bounce make this innovative shoe a great option for trail runners and ultra runners.

Ultralight backpack with excellent levels of comfort and support, perfect for low-fuss, multi-day adventures.

Designed to cope with a range of terrains, Vivobarefoot's lightweight, water-resistant Tracker Forest ESC is a great option for walkers who like to move freely and nimbly on the trail.

Compact, sturdy, and designed to handle heavy loads, this medium-sized hiking pack (40+10lt) is ideal for long walks on tough terrain, whether you’re a beginner or a pro.

Jam-packed with pockets and compartments, and numerous other great features – including an internal laptop sleeve, zippered hip belt pockets and a blinky light attachment – this 22L pack is about as versatile as they come. It’s also Osprey’s most sustainable pack to date.

Sturdy trail running shoe with waterproofing features and excellent grip, best suited to the autumn and winter months.

A lightweight solar panel for charging mobile devices when you're out walking or camping. Plus we look at power banks for storing solar power

A solid, medium-weight trail running shoe with excellent grip for rough terrain

This incredibly tough rain jacket with an outstanding level of waterpoofing is a great option for mountaineers, rock climbers and hill walkers.

The light, active fit of the super-trendy yet high-performing Terrex Techroch GTX will suit energetic walkers, climbers and skiers.

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.

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.

Part of Haglöfs Less is More line, how does the Breathe GTX Shakedry Jacket perform in Britain's unpredictable climate? Daniel Graham finds out on a series of late-summer and early autumn walks and runs

How does the Rab Kangri GTX waterproof jacket perform in wet weather? Daniel Graham tests the rain jacket out on a series of autumn walks to find out first hand.