
6th May 2025
We walked miles to test the best hiking shoes 2025
Gear testers Alex Roddie and Lara Dunn put some of the best hiking shoes through their paces in the hills.
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6th May 2025
Gear testers Alex Roddie and Lara Dunn put some of the best hiking shoes through their paces in the hills.
6th May 2025
Our expert gear team take a look at the best men’s and women’s three-season walking boots.
6th May 2025
From unlikely origins in toilet seats, fleece-based clothing has moved on over the decades. Our experts put the latest innovations to the test.
5th May 2025
Our team of experts have put 10 of the best sleeping bags in variable conditions. Find out which bag came out on top.
5th May 2025
Good sleeping bags don't have to break the bank. We've tested good value options from the likes of Mountain Equipment, Alpkit and more.
5th May 2025
A daypack is an essential piece for any day-tripper into the mountains. Here, we round up the best.
5th May 2025
A boost of warmth through the winter months, we asked our resident cold water swimmer to review some of the best hand warmers.
5th May 2025
Chris Townsend tests the best head torches for mountain use.
5th May 2025
Kirsty Pallas and James Roddie keep the worst of the weather at bay with a selection of warm and waterproof winter gloves.
5th May 2025
In ever-changeable hillwalking weather, pack a pair of hiking gloves you can count on, say Peter Macfarlane and Francesca Donovan.
5th May 2025
Kirsty Pallas and Chris Townsend test ‘hardshell’ jackets when the weather gets heavy.
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