25th November 2021
Walking axes: 6 of the best reviewed
Ready for the arrival of winter conditions? Lucy Wallace reviews 6 of the best walking axes.
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Gear Guides
27th October 2021
Gas stoves: 5 of the best reviewed
Lightweight gas stoves are the backpacker’s best friend. Judy Armstrong puts five of the best to the test.
28th September 2021
Fleeces and mid-layers: 10 of the best reviewed
Fleeces and mid-layers come in a huge variety of styles. David Lintern and Lucy Wallace put some of the best to the test.
30th June 2021
GPS watches: 8 of the best reviewed
GPS watches can add an extra perspective on mountain navigation – and help to keep you fit. Alex Roddie tests eight of the top devices.
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.
2nd June 2021
Two-person tents: 8 of the best reviewed
Chris Townsend puts eight of the latest lightweight tents suitable for two people (on paper, at least!) to the test…
2nd April 2021
Walking boots: 10 of the best reviewed
Judy Armstrong and David Lintern take a look at the best men’s and women’s three-season walking boots.
4th December 2020
Best Christmas gifts for walkers 2020
From backpack essentials to super stocking fillers, here’s our selection of the best Christmas gifts for walkers.
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…
19th October 2020
Waterproof jackets: 11 of the best reviewed
We all need them for British hillwalking – even if we wish we didn’t! Our expert equipment editor Chris Townsend puts a range of the latest waterproof jackets suitable for year-round use to the test.
16th July 2020
How to choose a three-season sleeping bag
Down or synthetic? Roomy or snug? And what does a ‘comfort limit’ really mean? As summer wild camping season kicks off, Chris Townsend explains what to look for in a three-season sleeping bag.
