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.

This is a technical jacket made for high-output alpine pursuits, using The North Face’s premium waterproof fabric and advanced technologies. I haven’t had the opportunity to test The North Face Summit ...

If you want a pair of poles that aren’t going to weigh you down, carbon is often the way forward. The catch is that carbon poles nearly always will come at eye-watering prices. Enter Craghoppers with ...

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kian Patel found himself struggling with the idea of venturing outdoors alone. Like many young people, he lacked friends or family to join him on hikes, ...

The Power Shield Pro PFAS-free membrane is also made from 48% plant-based content. More specifically, it uses Biolon, a renewable, non genetically modified plant-based nylon with a 50% lower carbon ...

Rain covers. Just about everyone will have used a backpack that’s had one – and most people will have had a bad experience with one too, whether that’s from a leak, water pooling at the base, or the ...

The Helly Hansen Verglas Micro waterproof trousers weigh a lightweight 240g and they’re also very packable, condensing down to about the size of a coke can. They’re made from a 2.5-layer waterproof ...

Waterproof jackets have been changing in recent years. With new concerns about the effects of PFCs, brands are having to move away from using the powerful DWRs that were once prevalent within the ...

Salomon have a reputation and long-standing background as a running brand and so much of the Salomon X Ultra 360 Edge Mid Gore-tex reflects this. With its aggressive sole, its light weight build and ...

If you don’t already have a 35-to-40 litre pack in your quiver, it might be time to think about getting one. Occupying the sweet spot between a large daypack and a small overnight pack, it’s a ...

Three-season boots are the go-to option for all sorts of adventures, from backpacking trips to classic hill days. As such, they offer both versatility and value: your reliable hillwalking companions ...