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The best women’s ski jackets: style, protection and warmth
Our roundup of the best women’s ski jackets and snow sports jackets reveals essentials for the slopes that work just as well for winter hiking too
The best hiking socks: keep your feet comfy all year round
Our roundup of the best hiking socks will keep your feet dry, comfortable and protected in any weather
The best base layers: the foundation of your hiking garb
The best base layers, from merino and bamboo to synthetic and hybrid tops, to keep you warm on your adventures – tested by experts
The best women’s gilets: hiking vests and body warmers to keep your core snug
Our top pick of the best women’s gilets, hiking vests and body warmers are ideal for walking, working and playing outdoors
The best running poles: for ultra distance training, epic races, and fastpacking adventures
The best running poles for tackling tricky terrain are lightweight, compact and easy to assemble, collapse and carry
The best emergency blankets, bags and shelters: lightweight lifesaving gear
When things go wrong on the trails, the best emergency blankets, survival bags and shelters can save lives
The best camping tarps: for camping, bivying, and building shelters
The best camping tarps can serve as a sun shade, tent footprint, hammock rainfly, multi-person camp awning and more
The best 2-season sleeping bags: for warm weather camping adventures
Our selection of the best 2-season sleeping bags reveals superb lightweight down and synthetic bags for your camping trips in the warmer months
