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Best waterproof jackets reviewed by live for the outdoors 2023

Best waterproof jackets for 2023: your essential hiking garment

There is no type of hiking jacket more essential for any outdoor enthusiast...

Hiking | 19 hours ago

Photos of head torches being tested

Best head torches for 2023: illuminate your adventures

If there’s one hiking accessory that you should always remember to pack...

Hiking | 25 09 2023

Three photos showing Gore-Tex

Gore-Tex: everything you need to know

‘What kind of hiking jacket do you have?’ someone asks their mate....

Hiking | 22 09 2023

Three photos of hikers wearing waterproof trousers

Best waterproof trousers for 2023: keep your legs dry on the trails

Loved and loathed by hikers in equal measure, waterproof trousers are a popular...

Hiking | 21 09 2023

Jacket sleeve with Gore-Tex ePE logo

Gore-Tex ePE membrane explained and tested

One of, if not the biggest stigma that more sustainably focused outdoor gear...

Hiking | 19 09 2023

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Photos of hikers wearing different types of walking trousers

Best walking trousers for 2023: where comfort meets durability

In most places, you’ll want a good pair of walking trousers for hikes...

Hiking | 18 09 2023

Photos of overnight backpacks

The best overnight backpacks reviewed (2023) | 35-50L

When someone mentions a ‘hiking rucksack’ the mind’s eye often sees this...

Hiking | 15 09 2023

Photos of duffel bags being used

The best duffel bags reviewed (2023)

For stowing climbing equipment, storing gear at base camp, or for travel,...

Hiking | 15 09 2023

Matt Jones wearing Mammut Trion 50, photos by Tom Bailey

The best winter mountaineering backpacks reviewed (2023)

You don’t always need a tough winter pack, but in volatile alpine...

Hiking | 14 09 2023

The best hiking daypacks reviewed (2023) | 20-30L

Subbing in a small hiking daypack in place of a bigger rucksack is...

Hiking | 12 09 2023

First person view of sitting on a hill with Near Zero hiking backpack

Near Zero The Dean 55L backpack review

Conduct a Google search of ‘backpacking gear list’ or something similar and...

Hiking | 08 09 2023

Three photos of hikers wearing budget waterproof jackets

The best budget waterproof jackets reviewed (2023)

When window shopping in an outdoor gear store, it’s nice to gaze in...

Hiking | 06 09 2023

Three different types of hiking jackets

The best hiking jackets reviewed (2023)

Hiking jackets, from waterproof jackets to fleeces, are what people tend to...

Hiking | 31 08 2023

Three people modelling hiking underwear

The best hiking underwear reviewed (2023)

While we give plenty of thought to hiking base layers, very little attention is...

Hiking | 24 08 2023

Photos of hikers wearing lightweight waterproof jackets

The best lightweight waterproof jackets reviewed (2023)

Anyone who loves the outdoors will find a waterproof jacket very useful, and in...

Hiking | 23 08 2023

Three photos of softshell jackets being tested

The best softshell jackets reviewed (2023)

What the heck is a softshell hiking jacket? It’s a rather elusive, nebulous...

Hiking | 21 08 2023

A range of hiking footwear lined up on the grass

Walking boot buying guide

Perhaps the most important piece of dedicated hill walking gear, the walking...

Hiking | 18 08 2023

Three pairs of walking boots

The best walking boots reviewed (2023)

Walking boots are a key piece of outdoor gear for enjoying your time hiking and...

Hiking | 16 08 2023

Photos of approach shoes being used for scrambling

The best approach shoes reviewed (2023)

In the hiking footwear market, you hear a lot of ‘best of both worlds’...

Hiking | 16 08 2023

Photos of hikers wearing budget walking boots

The best budget walking boots reviewed (2023)

Our advice is that if you need walking boots for technical terrain, paying more...

Hiking | 04 08 2023

Photos of walking accessories

The best walking accessories and hiking essentials (2023)

Outdoor hardware and walking accessories have proliferated beyond head torches...

Hiking | 01 08 2023

3 photos of lightweight hiking boots and shoes being tested

Best lightweight walking boots for 2023: agile, speedy hiking

When it comes to short hikes, fast hikes, and summer hillwalking, some...

Hiking | 31 07 2023

Adidas Terrex Skychaser Tech GTX on a rock

Adidas Terrex Skychaser Tech GTX hiking boot review

The rise in popularity of lightweight, cushioned hiking footwear over the last...

Hiking | 31 07 2023

Scrambling on the Fiacaill ridge, Cairngorms, Scotland

Beginner’s guide to scrambling

If you walk in the mountains regularly then you’ve probably already been...

Hiking | 25 07 2023

Three models of vegan walking boots in use

The best vegan walking boots reviewed (2023)

For a long time, opting for vegan or the ‘eco’ version of something...

Hiking | 20 07 2023

The best hiking shoes hiking trail running 2023

The best hiking shoes reviewed (2023)

Sturdy high-ankle walking boots or trainer-like hiking shoes – which are best...

Hiking | 20 07 2023

Three photos of 3-season hiking boots being worn

The best 3-season walking boots reviewed (2023)

Finding your ideal walking boot can be tough, so we’ve tested and...

Hiking | 19 07 2023

Photos of hikers wearing hiking shorts

The best hiking shorts reviewed (2023)

When the hills are drenched in golden sunlight, it’s time to free your knees,...

Hiking | 18 07 2023

best hiking sandals walking keen newport H2

The best hiking sandals reviewed (2023)

A good pair of hiking sandals is just what you need when it comes time to...

Hiking | 17 07 2023

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