Six tours, five habitats. Austria’s striking Wilder Kaiser mountains provide the backdrop for a multi-day hike with a ...

Looking for a durable yet agile pair of hiking shoes that will last a lot longer than just a few seasons? The Altberg Skipton ...

Walking boots have changed a lot in recent times, with many hikers favouring lightweight, highly cushioned options akin to trail running shoes, and there are loads of examples of these now from all of ...

I’ve put this shoe through its paces over everything from soggy 5Ks on chalky Wiltshire trails to 20km+ recces in Eryri, and what I’ve found is a genuinely versatile trail running shoe. The Norvan LD ...

Low cut hiking shoes are a popular choice for warm weather excursions, as they are typically cooler, lighter, and more versatile in the heat than mid-cut boots. The North Face Women’s Vectiv Fastpack ...

Released in Spring/Summer 2025, this boot from Italian footwear specialists Asolo falls into their light hiking category. It’s made from a quality suede leather, has a Gore-tex membrane and the ...

Peak District-based gear stalwarts Rab know a thing or two about wild camping. Their range of bivvy bags have evolved over several decades and today make use of the latest fabric technologies, coupled ...

The Papsura is part of The North Face’s Summit series, which is used to denote the brand’s brightest and best product lines. It’s billed as a highly breathable waterproof shell that’s also extremely ...

Conventional, membrane-lined waterproof jackets are the common choice for anyone looking for rain protection, but anyone who has worn one of these will know what the main drawback is: the clamminess.

Altberg, in case you don’t know them, have built up a loyal fanbase in the UK for the quality of their boot making. OK they might not be a household name, but as they say, ‘those who know, know’. And ...

I’ve been using the Verglas Infinity Shell 2.0 in the mountains of Wales recently, in typically wet and windy weather, and it’s been the perfect shell for the job. You see, when it’s relentlessly wet ...