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Trail magazine Gear of the Year 2025: We whittled over 100 products down to just 8!

Finding the best kit for hiking and hillwalking isn’t easy, which is why every...

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15 unmissable signs that you've had a great day out in the hills

A great day out in the hills normally involves a series of pointlessly...

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Socks that are so Darn Tough they come with a lifetime guarantee

Darn Tough Vermont is a family-owned sock company based in Northfield, Vermont,...

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