13th June 2025
We slept out in the best budget tents 2025
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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13th June 2025
We brave the cold to test the best insulated jackets 2025
Insulated jackets stay warm when wet, making them perfect for winter use – particularly in temperate climates.
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13th June 2025
Our testers stay out in the best cold weather sleeping bags 2025
Fiona Russell and Peter Macfarlane keep the cold at bay in these bags.
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11th June 2025
We weigh up the best backpacking packs 2025
Your pack and its contents can make or break any backpacking trip. Our experts review the latest.
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5th June 2025
We make every step count testing the best hiking sandals 2025
Love them or loathe them, hiking sandals made well can be a perfect solution on a hot, dry day. Here are the best.
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12th May 2025
We took the best GPS watches hiking – here’s the verdict
GPS watches can aid mountain navigation and help to keep you fit. We test eight of them and demystify the tech.
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6th May 2025
We taste test the best backpacking meals 2025
Food is often the number one topic on any backpacker’s mind. Alex Roddie taste tests mouth-watering backpacking meals.
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6th May 2025
Our experts tap in to test the best hiking apps 2025
Alex Roddie takes a look at seven of the best hiking apps to help you find your way in the mountains as an additional navigation tool.
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6th May 2025
We call in the best smartphones for the outdoors for testing 2025
Need more than selfies and SMS signal? Alex Roddie and Chris Townsend take a look at smartphones fit for the outdoors.
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6th May 2025
The best trail running shoes 2025 put through their paces
Trail shoes aren't just for runners - many hikers and hillwalkers favour them too. David Lintern and Fiona Russell put the best to the test.
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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.
