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2nd June 2023
This season's 10 best waterproof jackets for hiking and backpacking, as chosen by our team of outdoor experts.
1st June 2023
Our round up of the best camping chairs for backpacking, van life, car camping and more…
31st May 2023
We put ten of the latest lightweight tents suitable for two people to the test…
29th March 2023
A daypack is an essential piece for any day-tripper into the mountains. Here, we round up the best.
25th May 2023
Leading camping and backpacking expert Chris Townsend puts single-person tents to the test, featuring the latest from MSR, Hilleberg, Vaude, Robens and more.
2nd June 2023
Judy Armstrong and David Lintern take a look at the best men’s and women’s three-season walking boots.
2nd June 2023
This season's 10 best waterproof jackets for hiking and backpacking, as chosen by our team of outdoor experts.
2nd June 2023
The Great Outdoors team test the best 3-season (spring to autumn) sleeping bags to the test and pick out the best. A three-season sleeping bag is a type of sleeping bag designed to provide warmth…
2nd June 2023
This season's 10 best waterproof jackets for hiking and backpacking, as chosen by our team of outdoor experts.
1st June 2023
Our round up of the best camping chairs for backpacking, van life, car camping and more…
31st May 2023
We put ten of the latest lightweight tents suitable for two people to the test…
31st May 2023
David Lintern takes a look at a mixed selection of family tents for group backpacking and holidays.
25th May 2023
Will Renwick, content editor at The Great Outdoors, gives his advice for choosing the right kind of hiking pants for your outdoor adventures
25th May 2023
Leading camping and backpacking expert Chris Townsend puts single-person tents to the test, featuring the latest from MSR, Hilleberg, Vaude, Robens and more.
16th February 2023
Planning an Alpine hiking holiday this year? Hanna Lindon picks out some of the best treks in the Alps, Europe’s greatest mountain chain.
22nd November 2022
The Great Outdoors rounds up the best Peak District waterfall walks and how to go waterfall hunting to find your own secret spots.
23rd February 2023
If you’re looking for some outdoor escapism, the hugely varied county of Carmarthenshire – easily reachable by train – will not disappoint.
1st February 2023
Searching for solitude in the Peak District? Come with us as we round up some of the remaining 'secret' walks in this popular national park.
31st May 2023
Emily Woodhouse walks Devon’s Coast to Coast route taking in both Dartmoor and Exmoor before reaching the sea.
31st May 2023
You don’t need a long visit to benefit from excellent Dartmoor camps - such as this one on Wild Tor - suggests Tim Gent.
31st May 2023
Francesca Donovan makes a night of it on a Kinder traverse between Peak District train stations.
31st May 2023
Ian Battersby spends time with Bowscale Tarn and is gifted a novel approach to the fells above.
31st May 2023
Vivienne Crow enjoys solitude on an overnighter beyond Skiddaw bypassing the basic but secluded Lingy Hut.
25th May 2023
Andrew Galloway camps alongside the secluded mountain lake of Ffynnon Caseg under Yr Elen.
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2nd June 2023
The Oscar -2° Curve is a lightweight and very packable three-season sleeping bag. I was immediately impressed with its small size when packed away, and if you are carrying a lot of other gear in…
2nd June 2023
This is the warmest sleeping bag out of the bags tested in our guide to Best three-season sleeping bags for hiking. The 900g MicroThermo Ball synthetic insulation is highly effective, and I felt comfier in colder…
2nd June 2023
The Ascent Acl-4 is shaped something like a mid point between a mummy and a semi-rectangular sleeping bag. If you are not a fan of the former’s snug fit around the legs and feet, this…
2nd June 2023
Will Renwick gives his verdict on this stylish pair of boots from Scottish brand Brandecosse following over a year’s worth of testing
2nd June 2023
The Cosmic 20 synthetic sleeping bag is very good value if your main selection criteria are warmth and overall price, It’s worth comparing this bag to others in our guide Best three-season sleeping bags for…
2nd June 2023
Sierra Designs has pioneered innovative zipless bag designs, including the Nightcap 20 sleeping bag which is part of our guide to the Best three-season sleeping bags for hiking. There’s isn’t any weight saving by losing…
2nd June 2023
Overall, the Therm-a-Rest Parsec sleeping bag scored really highly in testing of the Best three-season sleeping bags for hiking 2023. It was tested in very soggy conditions, normally problematic for down sleeping bags. The hydrophobic…
30th May 2023
This latest edition of Rab’s classic Neutrino 400 sleeping bag was launched in 2022 and appears in our guide to Best three-season sleeping bags for hiking 2023. The most obvious change is the chevron-shaped baffles,…
12th May 2023
This unusual but comfortable fleece is one of the best mid-layers Chris Townsend has tested in many years.
10th May 2023
The Gregory Amber Plus size 65l pack - a world first - was awarded the 'Best Buy' among women's packs by our reviewer.
25th May 2023
Six top tips to ensure your boots are in tip-top shape for the change of season, including how to clean them, reproof them, and keep them stored.
24th May 2023
Here's a tried and tested method for how to pack a backpack for a day hike, plus tips on loading a bigger rucksack for longer trips.
21st May 2023
The Great Outdoors examines the difference between trail shoes and hiking shoes for your adventures.
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