18th August 2025
Assynt Mountain Rescue Team praise ‘game-changing’ Helly Tech®
Ben Dyson of Assynt Mountain Rescue explains why collaborating with Helly Hansen on durable kit can help save lives outdoors.
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Latest news from The Great Outdoors
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14th August 2025
Uncover Britain’s mountain legends in our October issue
Explore Britain's most mystical high places - plus we reveal the winners of our Gear of the Year Awards 2025!
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8th August 2025
Pack smart and stay ready for any adventure with Spigen
From all-weather backpacks to on-the-go running vests, Spigen's outdoor collection is built to keep pace with you.
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7th August 2025
Book review: And So I Run by Jamie Doward
Stew Hume finds And So I Run an interesting page-turner of a personal memoir – from mile one to mile 26.
Gear guides
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5th August 2025
Our experts test the best plus-size hiking gear 2025
Every Body Outdoors co-Founder Steph Wetherell knows what kit fits bigger bodies. Here, she rounds up her favourites.
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28th August 2025
Made for walking: the best hiking boots 2025
Our expert gear testers put in the miles reviewing the best men’s and women’s three-season walking boots.
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30th June 2025
We pitch the best backpacking tents 2025 for solo adventures
Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace takes the latest in single serving shelters for a spin with additional testing from Chris Townsend and David Lintern.
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19th August 2025
These budget sleeping bags won’t break the bank in 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.
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18th August 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.
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22nd August 2025
We shoulder the best hiking backpacks 2025 for testing
A daypack is an essential piece for any mountain day-tripper. Here, we round up the best.
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21st August 2025
We test the best trekking poles 2025
A trekking pole might just be the most useful hillwalking tool at our disposal. David Lintern tests the best trekking poles on the market.
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18th August 2025
Our experts sleep out in the best 2 person tents 2025
We tested the best tents for two - from durable models to lightweight backpacking shelters.
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17th July 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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18th August 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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21st August 2025
We seek comfort in each step testing the best hiking socks 2025
What are the best socks for hiking? We've tested the latest options out there. Here are the results
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6th August 2025
We pitted the best waterproof jackets for 2025 against the weather
Kirsty Pallas and Chris Townsend test ‘hardshell’ jackets designed to keep you dry when the weather gets heavy.
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23rd April 2025
We run down the best power banks 2025
Selecting the best power bank for you can not only minimise technological faff on the hills, but can also be the difference between safety and an escalating emergency situation.
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18th August 2025
Our Equipment Editor spotlights the best head torches for hiking 2025
Chris Townsend tests the best head torches to light the way in the mountains.
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21st August 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 demystify the tech.
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18th August 2025
Our expert enlists helping hands to test the best family tents 2025
John Manning takes a look at a mixed selection of family tents for group backpacking.
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19th June 2025
We asked a Highlands Ranger to test the best emergency kit for hiking 2025
Peter Macfarlane directs us to the kit you'll want in your pack should the worst happen.
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28th August 2025
Our testers ease the burden with the best ultralight backpacks 2025
We round up the best backpacks for thru-hiking, long distance trips and fastpacking.
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28th August 2025
These budget hiking boots won’t break the bank in 2025
Chris Townsend rounds up a selection of budget hiking boots - perfect for anyone working within a certain price range, or looking for their first pair of hiking boots.
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22nd August 2025
We shoulder the best hiking backpacks 2025 for testing
A daypack is an essential piece for any mountain day-tripper. Here, we round up the best.
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22nd August 2025
The best trail running shoes 2025 put through their paces
Trail shoes aren't just for runners. David Lintern and Fiona Russell put the best to the test.
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21st August 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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21st August 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 demystify the tech.
Route guides and walks
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6th May 2025
One for the road: The best pub walks in Britain
In their toughest assignment yet, our contributors map out some of the finest pub walks up and down our British hills.
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16th February 2023
Sky Walks: 9 of the best treks in the Alps
Planning an Alpine hiking holiday this year? Hanna Lindon picks out some of the best treks in the Alps, Europe’s greatest mountain chain.
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6th May 2025
Give me shelter: the best bothy walks in Britain
Shelter, warmth and sometimes camaraderie in the most remote landscapes in the UK. Here are some of the UK's best bothy walks.
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15th July 2025
Hike further: long-distance trails in the UK and Ireland
Looking for some trail magic? One of these excellent long-distance trails in the UK and Ireland will no doubt provide.
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6th July 2023
12 of the best Peak District waterfall walks
The Great Outdoors rounds up the best Peak District waterfall walks and how to go waterfall hunting to find your own secret spots.
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6th May 2025
Time on rock: the best scrambling routes in the UK
Our contributors go on the hunt for spicy scrambles up and down the UK. Here are some of the best.
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29th September 2023
7 quiet hikes in Snowdonia/Eryri
Our contributors share their Eryri/Snowdonia hidden gems for those seeking solitude in the craggy corners of North Wales.
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21st August 2025
Bleaklow Head & Higher Shelf Moor: route guide
Andrew Galloway goes in search of the wreckage of aeroplanes in the Peak District on Bleaklow.
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21st August 2025
The Edale Skyline: route guide
Francesca Donovan guides you on a fine Peak District day challenge taking in the highlights above the Edale Valley.
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21st August 2025
Hike Stott Hall Farm and Rishworth Moor: route guide
Visit the famous eighteenth-century farmhouse of the Pennine Way with Andrew Galloway.
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21st August 2025
Hike Alport Castles: route guide
Take a jaunt up The Tower at Alport Castles for some low-stakes family-friendly fun, says Francesca Donovan.
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21st August 2025
Hike Kinder Low: route guide
Francesca Donovan makes a night of it on a Kinder traverse between Peak District train stations.
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21st August 2025
Roystone Rocks and Minninglow: route guide
Roger Butler discovers hills and history at Roystone Rocks and Minninglow in the pastural White Peak.
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Reviews from team TGO
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27th August 2025
Salewa Women’s Mountain Trainer 2 Mid GTX review
Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace recommends the Salewa Women’s Mountain Trainer 2 Mid GTX. Find out why.
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27th August 2025
Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX WMN review
The lightest Lucy Wallace tested this year, she recommends the Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX WMN boots.
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27th August 2025
Lowa Ranger GTX review
Alex Roddie awards the Lowa Ranger GTX boots his glowing recommendation. Find out why.
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27th August 2025
Altberg Ladies Tethera review
The Altberg Ladies Tethera boots are awarded Lucy Wallace's Best in Test. Find out why.
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27th August 2025
Danner Mountain Light review
Alex Roddie takes the Danner Mountain Light boots out on test and finds them comfortable once broken in.
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19th August 2025
Robens Morraine III
James Roddie put the Robens Morraine III sleeping bag to the test and is happy to recommend it. Find out why.
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19th August 2025
Rab Solar Eco 3 review
James Roddie recommends this Rab bag with excellent 'green' credentials.
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18th August 2025
Highlander Rayet 250 review
James Roddie recommends this bag for warmer seasons after thorough testing in the hills.
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18th August 2025
Alpkit Cloud Peak 200
James Roddie rates the Alpkit Cloud Peak 200 sleeping bag highly for those on a budget.
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18th August 2025
Vango Mantis 400 review
Although there is lots to like about this bag, for me, the temperature rating does not reflect real world performance.
Outdoor skills
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22nd August 2025
Do you need hiking gloves for scrambling?
If you're new to scrambling, you'll want to be prepared from head to toe for the spicier side of hillwalking. But should that include gloves for scrambling?
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22nd August 2025
What is the difference between trail shoes and hiking shoes?
The Great Outdoors examines the difference between trail shoes and hiking shoes for your adventures.
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22nd August 2025
Can walking boots be resoled or repaired?
These boots were made for walking but sometimes the soles get walked through. So, here's a guide to resoling or repairing your walking boots.
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