12th December 2024
The best sleeping bags 2025
Our team of experts have put 10 of the best sleeping bags in variable conditions. Find out which bag came out on top.
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12th December 2024
The best hiking gloves 2025
In ever-changeable hillwalking weather, pack a pair of hiking gloves you can count on, say Peter Macfarlane and Francesca Donovan.
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12th December 2024
The best sleeping mats 2025
Photographer David Lintern and Mountain Leader Kirsty Pallas have been out testing a range of sleeping mats.
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12th December 2024
The best hiking shirts 2025
Our experts have put together a list of the best hiking shirts to keep you cool, dry and comfortable when you're out on the hills.
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12th December 2024
The best hiking boots 2025
Our expert gear team take a look at the best men’s and women’s three-season walking boots.
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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
The best camping stoves 2025
David Lintern and Chris Townsend test models for backpacking, base camping plus new stove innovations.
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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.
