1st April 2025
We asked a Highlands Ranger to test the best emergency kit for hiking 2025
Peter Macfarlane directs us to the kit you'll want in your pack should the worst happen.
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Gear Guides
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17th March 2025
We pitted the best waterproof jackets for 2025 against the weather
Kirsty Pallas and Chris Townsend test ‘hardshell’ jackets when the weather gets heavy.
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17th March 2025
We get our hands dirty testing 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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16th March 2025
We get to grips with the best ice axes 2025
Our expert gear testing team gets to the point reviewing the best ice axes, an essential tool for managing risk in snowy mountains.
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15th March 2025
We tested the best winter gloves 2025
Kirsty Pallas and James Roddie keep the worst of the weather at bay with a selection of warm and waterproof winter gloves.
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14th March 2025
Our testers stay out in the best cold weather sleeping bags 2025
Fiona Russell and Peter Macfarlane keep the cold at bay in these bags.
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12th March 2025
Our Equipment Editor spotlights the best head torches for hiking 2025
Chris Townsend tests the best head torches for mountain use.
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11th March 2025
We get to the point testing the best crampons for winter hillwalking 2025
Four experts put the latest crampons through their paces and guide you to your perfect fit.
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5th March 2025
We took the best GPS watches hiking – here’s the verdict
GPS watches can aid mountain navigation and help to keep you fit. We test eight of them and demystify the tech.
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3rd March 2025
We run down the best power banks 2025
Selecting the best power bank for you can not only minimise technological faff on the hills, but can also be the difference between safety and an escalating emergency situation.
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3rd March 2025
We put the best winter mountaineering boots through their paces
Our expert gear testers compare winter boots suitable for steeper, more technical ground.
