15th November 2024
The Great Outdoors Gear of the Year Awards
The UK's most experienced gear testing team share their top picks of outdoor kit and innovations for the year.
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Gear Guides
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27th May 2024
The best walking boots for men
John Manning has taken the latest and best walking boots for men out for testing to see which ones come out on top.
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24th May 2024
The best hiking boots for women
Lara Dunn has been testing the best walking boots for women. Take a look at her insights to help you make a decision on your next pair.
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20th March 2023
The best waterproofing products
Waterproofing products will extend the lifespan of your kit and help you be kinder to the environment. David Lintern reviews three of the best.
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21st June 2022
Three of the best dry bags for hiking
Alex Roddie tries out three of the best hiking dry bags on the market and picks out the best.
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30th May 2022
Backpacking packs for women: 5 of the best reviewed
Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace thoroughly tests the best hiking backpacks in the 60+ litre range to help guide your buying choice.
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23rd May 2022
The 5 best hiking hydration packs
With summer upon us, Alex Roddie tests five packs to help with the all-important job of staying hydrated in the outdoors.
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9th May 2022
The best waterproof jackets for kids
Here are three of the best waterproof jackets for kids, thoroughly tested by David Lintern with the help of Niah (aged 8) and Celyn (aged 5).
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12th December 2021
Down jackets: 10 of the best reviewed
Want the most warmth for the least weight? Judy Armstrong and Alex Roddie test the latest down jackets, and give some general buying advice.
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11th June 2021
Warm-weather hats: three of the best reviewed
With warm weather finally upon us, Lucy Wallace checks out a selection of hiking headgear for hot and sunny days.
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24th November 2020
6 of the best women’s waterproof jackets
With the rough weather of autumn and winter upon us, Judy Armstrong puts six of the best women’s waterproof jackets through their paces…
