Top practical presents for hikers, walkers and backpackers, including tested and reviewed outdoor gadgets for all kinds of adventures. Here’s our selection of the perfect gifts for outdoor lovers.

From my experience wearing these hiking socks, I’d say they’re excellent for hiking through the warmer seasons. I’ve used them throughout spring here in the UK and also during a month travelling ...

Summer in the UK can be unpredictable. You never know when the blue skies will cloud over and the temperatures will drop overnight. Packing the right gear for all eventualities is essential. Sprayway ...

A group of campaigning runners have published an open letter to German sports brand Adidas in reaction to the brand’s release of a new shoe designed specifically for one race day. Adidas announced the ...

The name is Gear, Richard ‘High Maintenance’ Gear and believe me, I feel for your peeling seam tape, who wouldn’t? You really have a choice here, either use a professional outdoor clothing repair ...

The wind is blowing fast – at least 40 kilometres per hour – nearing gale force levels. Hail falls hard, tapping on my hood as though I’m being pelted with a relentless shower of tiny ball bearings.

Hanwag’s popular Banks boot, originally released 16 years ago, has had a 2020 update. With new materials and a slightly modernised design and fit, this new one’s stable, durable and built for long ...

Norwegian brand Helly Hansen makes a vast range of outdoor gear for sailors, skiers and hikers, as well as everyday lifestyle apparel and even industrial workwear. However, its specialist mountain ...

It’s easy to start packrafting. In fact, it’s deceptively easy. The boats are incredibly stable, and on flat water, are simple to paddle and play with. Herein lies the risk; an eye on safety is ...

With the prospect of freedom slowly encroaching, and the sunshine returning after a bitter winter spent at home, Summer 2021 is set to be a good one. Perhaps even the best one yet. For those of us ...

What comes to mind when you think of a waterproof jacket? Rain protection, obviously, and wind protection as well. But other things might come to mind also: claminess, perhaps; discomfort; and that ...

Most of Scotland’s bothies could be described as remote, but at 8.5 miles from the nearest public road, you could say Ben Alder Cottage is one of the loneliest you’ll find. It’s located right at the ...