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Best hiking boots of 2025: Choosing hiking boots and shoes for comfort and support
By: Andrew Forrest - April 2024

In this comprehensive buyer's guide, we will walk you through the best hiking boots of 2025, delve into the key features to consider, and help you navigate your way to the ideal hiking boots for your needs to ensure comfort, stability and protection for your feet on your walks.

Clothing

Best hiking gloves for 2025: Keep your hands warm and dry!
By: Andrew Forrest - February 2024

The right pair of hiking gloves or walking gloves can make all the difference in keeping your fingers warm, dry, and functional, no matter the weather conditions. But how do you choose the best gloves for hiking tailored to your needs to cope with the UK weather?

Equipment Clothing Footwear

Day hiking essentials checklist for 2025: What to wear and take on a hike
By: Andrew Forrest - November 2023

Wearing and taking suitable hiking kit and clothing is essential for a day hike for your comfort and safety, so we've put together a hiking essentials checklist to cover all you'll need.

Equipment

Best head torches for hiking 2025: Lighting up the great outdoors
By: Andrew Forrest - November 2023

In this comprehensive buyer's guide, we'll explore the top head torches of 2025, delve into the key features to consider, and help you navigate your way to the ideal best head torch for your needs.

Footwear

How to break in hiking boots: Tips and tricks for blister-free feet
By: Andrew Forrest - October 2023

Ensuring your hiking boots are well broken in, is essential for comfortable walks and hikes. Our 'How to break in hiking boots' guide gives you advice, tips and tricks to ensure your comfort is just a step away!

Clothing

The best hiking socks of 2025: Find the perfect fit for your next walk
By: Andrew Forrest - September 2023

In this guide, we've set out the best hiking socks and the best walking socks of 2025, along with key factors to consider when buying hiking socks, including material, thickness, fit and sizing, construction, cushioning and support of the walking sock.

Equipment

How to clean and care for your rucksack: A step-by-step guide in 2025
By: Andrew Forrest - September 2023

In this comprehensive guide on how to clean and care for your backpack, we'll explore the ins and outs of cleaning and caring for your rucksack from basic preparation to reproofing.

Equipment

Best backpacks and rucksacks for hiking in 2025: The ultimate guide
By: Andrew Forrest - August 2023

Choosing the best backpack can make all the difference to your walk, and today we are your trail guides on a journey to find the perfect rucksack for your needs.

Equipment Camping

The best sleeping mats of 2025: A comprehensive guide
By: Andrew Forrest - July 2023

When camping, nothing ruins your sleep more than being cold and uncomfortable. The solution is the warmth and comfort provided by a sleeping mat. There are 4 main types of sleeping mats but many factors to consider in choosing your perfect one.

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