16th February 2022
Best hiking gloves for 2022 | Our top 10 guide
From liner gloves to alpine gauntlets, David Lintern and Judy Armstrong review the best all-round hiking gloves.
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27th January 2022
Best hiking apps for digital mapping
The world of smartphone navigation apps can be confusing, with new options appearing constantly. Alex Roddie takes a look at seven of the best to help you find your way in the mountains.
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12th December 2021
Down jackets: 10 of the best reviewed
Want the most warmth for the least weight? Judy Armstrong and Alex Roddie test the latest down jackets, and give some general buying advice.
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29th November 2021
Crampons: 3 of the best reviewed
Crampons are an essential part of any hillwalker’s winter arsenal. David Lintern reviews three leading models.
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25th November 2021
Walking axes: 6 of the best reviewed
Winter Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace reviews 6 of the best ice axes, an essential tool for managing risk in snowy mountains.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
