1st July 2026
Our testers stay out in the best cold weather sleeping bags 2026
Britain's most experienced gear testing team - winter camp experts - keep the Highland cold at bay in these bags.
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1st July 2026
Our experts stay out testing the best sleeping bags 2026
Our team of experts have put 10 of the best sleeping bags in variable conditions. Find out which bag came out on top.
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1st July 2026
Lying down on the job: we test the best sleeping mats 2026
Chris Townsend and Steph Wetherell have been out testing a range of sleeping mats.
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1st July 2026
We test the best fleece jackets and midlayers to keep you toasty in 2026
From unlikely origins in toilet seats, fleece-based clothing has moved on over the decades. Our experts put the latest innovations to the test.
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1st July 2026
We walked miles to test the best hiking shoes 2026
Gear testers Alex Roddie and Lara Dunn put some of the best hiking shoes through their paces in the hills.
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1st July 2026
We asked a Highlands Ranger to test the best emergency kit for hiking 2026
Peter Macfarlane guides us through the emergency kit you may want in your pack should the worst happen out in the hills, with additional testing from Oban Mountain Rescue team member Kirsty Pallas.
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1st July 2026
Our experts sleep out in the best 2 person tents 2026
We tested the best tents for two - from durable models to lightweight backpacking shelters.
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1st July 2026
We slept out in the best budget tents 2026
Getting away from it all isn’t just for experts with expendable income. We test the best budget tents to help you achieve wanderlust liftoff.
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26th June 2026
Our experts tap in to test the best hiking apps 2026
Wildlife photographer James Roddie surveys the current crop of outdoor apps for navigation, weather forecasting, route sharing and more.
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22nd June 2026
The best hiking leggings 2026: we put these pairs to the test
With technical fabrics and women-first fits, we stand in defence of hiking leggings.
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10th June 2026
We dine al fresco with the best camping stoves 2026
Discover the best cooking systems for everything from backpacking to base camp - plus new innovations.
