Buying Guides

Our selection of the best 2-season sleeping bags reveals superb lightweight down and synthetic bags for your camping trips in the warmer months

The best approach shoes bridge the gap between climbing and hiking shoes, allowing hikers to get a little bolder and climbers to save their tightest shoes for the hardest routes

We've found the best hiking shirts with moisture-wicking, breathable, insulating super powers, to keep you comfortable when you're out on the trails

We've tested the best sunglasses, designed to protect your eyes from the sun's rays on the trails, for your year-round adventures

The best hats for protecting your ears and scalp, and for keeping the sun and sweat from your eyes while running

Gearing up for bikepacking? We’ve trail-tested some of the best bikepacking bags and cycle-touring cargo holders available

If you're tackling sodden trails or watery obstacle courses you need the best mud running shoes to help keep you upright

Our roundup of the best hiking hats gives you a great selection, whether you're after a beanie for warmth, or a summer topper for shade

The best running gels, aka energy gels, keep you going during longer runs, from half-marathons to ultras

Our selection of the best women’s ski pants, snow bibs and salopettes for great fun in the snow, tested and rated