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best one-person tent: Snowdonia wild camp

Best one-person tents: solo shelters for lightweight wild camps and camping trips

By Alex Foxfield, Chris Ord, Matthew Jones published

Our selection of the best one-person tents available for ultralight expeditions and stunning wild camps in the backcountry

Best sleeping pad

Best sleeping pad: lightweight camping mats for backpacking adventures

By Matthew Jones, Sian Lewis, Louis Dzierzak, Berne Broudy, Pat Kinsella published

Packable and lightweight, these are the best sleeping pads for overnight hikes and wild camping escapades

best 2-person tent: wild camping in the mountains

The best 2-person tents for awesome backpacking, bikepacking and camping adventures

By Matthew Jones, Alex Foxfield published

Our selection of the best 2-person tents will help you select the optimum shelter for your outdoor adventures this summer

Best sleeping bag liners

Best sleeping bag liner: for adding warmth, cleanliness and comfort to your camping and travel experiences

By Sian Lewis published

The best sleeping bag liners add welcome warmth to your favorite sleeping bag, and are ideal for using on backpacking and hostel-hopping adventures

Best camping blankets

Best camping blanket: get comfy on your next camping holiday with a warm and versatile camping blanket

By Sian Lewis published

Wrap up warm in our top 8 picks of the best camping blankets, from lightweight, insulated quilts to cosy fleeces and even insect-repelling designs

Man backpacker running up on mountain top cliff edge

Best running poles: for long distance training runs, ultra marathon races and fastpacking adventures

By Claire Maxted, Pat Kinsella published

The best running poles for tackling tricky terrain are lightweight, compact and easy to assemble, collapse and carry

best hydration packs: runners in hydration packs

The best hydration packs: for carrying water and kit on longer runs and races

By Casey Blaine, Brian Metzler, Fiona Russell, Claire Maxted published

The best hydration packs are lightweight, bounce-free, body hugging packs offering some storage capacity and a sleeve for a water bladder

best navigational apps: hiker navigating with phone

Best navigational apps: your digital nav aids in the backcountry

By Phoebe Smith, Alex Foxfield published

Our pick of the best navigational apps for route planning, nav on the trails, adventure sharing and inspiration

Best running backpacks

The best running backpacks: for fast-paced trail adventures at sea level or among summits

By Casey Blaine, Brian Metzler, Fiona Russell, Pat Kinsella published

For big days on the trails, the best running backpacks combine carry capacity, comfort and good features

A camper pouring coffee in the woods

Best camping coffee maker: kickstart your outdoor adventures with a tasty brew

By Julia Clarke published

The best camping coffee maker is easy to pack, use and clean and serve up a delicious cup of joe whether you're car camping, glamping or backpacking

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