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best hiking shoes: hikers on a trail

The best hiking shoes 2022: for day walks and backcountry hikes

By Fiona Russell, Pat Kinsella, Berne Broudy, Louis Dzierzak, Alex Foxfield, Julia Clarke published

A pair of the best hiking shoes are lighter and more comfortable than their boot equivalents, while giving you many of their best features

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 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 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

Best running tops

The best running tops: for trail training, road running races and everything in between

By Pat Kinsella published

The best running tops aren’t just any old t-shirts. Here’s our pick of the tops that’ll help make your running more comfortable, enjoyable and efficient

Best lightweight running jackets

Best lightweight running jackets: hardly-there waterproofs for road and trail running

By Claire Maxted published

Our roundup of the best lightweight running jackets to pop in your running pack as a wet weather emergency back-up, or to meet race requirements

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