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The best Garmin watches 2025: incredible smartwatches to track your movement and metrics
By Julia Clarke, Cat Ellis, Charlie Lyon, Will Symons last updated
We've tested the very best Garmin watches and their myriad functions to help you choose the right one for your sport, ambitions and budget

Tariffs squeezing your budget? We've found the best cheap hiking boots, with top performance and a solid bang-to-buck ratio
By Charlie Lyon published
If you're looking for a bargain to see you through your backcountry adventures, check out our pick of the best cheap hiking boots

The best hiking shoes: capable summit-baggers and fast-paced walkers
By Pat Kinsella, Charlie Lyon last updated
We've tested the best hiking shoes to see how they hold up in challenging conditions – including techy terrain, steep scrambles and boggy trails

The best cheap GPS watches 2025: log your adventures without depleting your savings
By Cat Ellis, Charlie Lyon last updated
If you're looking to improve your trail-running, climbing fitness or optimize recovery between hikes, you'll need one of the best cheap GPS watches. Here's our pick

The best trail running shoes: get a grip on the trickiest terrain
By Pat Kinsella last updated
We've picked out the best trail running shoes to keep you on course whatever the conditions

The best changing robes 2025: cocoon yourself post-swim in a protective layer
By Charlie Lyon, Rosee Woodland last updated
The best changing robes will let you discreetly slip out of your wet stuff while helping you stay warm and dry

The best balaclavas 2025: whether you're skiing, snow shoeing, or ice climbing, protecting your face and neck is a non-negotiable
By Berne Broudy last updated
When the wind is whipping or it’s icy cold, the best balaclavas will protect you from the worst of the elements

The best gilets 2025: stay cozy to the core on all your backcountry adventures
By Jonathan Manning last updated
We've put the best gilets and bodywarmers to the test to help you find your perfect version, whether you're hiking, camping, or running the trails
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