11th December 2024
The best hiking pants 2025
The Great Outdoors team’s favorite hiking pants for this year. We’ve selected a bunch of different options to suit a variety of outdoor adventures – and budgets too.
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11th December 2024
The best budget tents 2025
Our round-up of the best budget tents featuring two-person models from the likes of Sierra Designs, Alpkit, Vango, Big Agnes and more.
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11th December 2024
Best hiking apps 2025
Alex Roddie takes a look at seven of the best hiking apps to help you find your way in the mountains as an additional navigation tool.
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11th December 2024
The best budget waterproof jackets 2025
You don't need to break the bank to get a good waterproof jacket. Outdoor gear expert Chris Townsend rounds up the best jackets under £200.
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11th December 2024
The best smartphones for the outdoors 2025
Need more than selfies and SMS signal? Alex Roddie and Chris Townsend take a look at smartphones fit for the outdoors.
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11th December 2024
The best trail running shoes 2025
Trail shoes aren't just for runners - many hikers and hillwalkers favour them too. David Lintern and Fiona Russell put the best to the test.
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11th December 2024
Best budget hiking shoes 2025
Will Renwick rounds up the best bargains with affordable options from Merrell, Keen, Salomon and more.
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11th December 2024
The best hiking shoes 2025
Gear testers Alex Roddie and Lara Dunn put some of the best hiking shoes through their paces in the hills.
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11th December 2024
The best vegan and vegetarian backpacking meals 2025
Salt and spice and all things nice; Chris Townsend taste-tests four meals.
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11th December 2024
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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11th December 2024
The best budget hiking boots 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.
