Buying guides

The best multitool – compact and robust, but packing all the implements to do simple jobs and intricate tasks – will be your best friend in the backcountry

The best running gloves and mitts can make going for a brisk run in the freezing season so much more pleasant

Our selection of the best women's hiking boots offer protection, warmth and stability on rugged trails and rocky hikes

Our pick of the best cheap hiking boots for women includes designs to suit different terrain, weather and walking preferences

Our guide to the best dry bags out there, including daypacks, backpack liners, kitbags, map cases, and swim floats

Our pick of the best women’s hiking backpacks are comfortable and offer the storage you need for your adventures

Our selection of the best men’s running leggings and tights for runs, day hikes, low-alpine treks and backpacking adventures

If disaster strikes, the best avalanche beacons will vastly improve your chances of survival and help you save others

The best cross country skis for heading off-piste to tour and explore the backcountry, or setting off to ski some groomed trails

Committed campers need a four-season tent designed and built to cope with any conditions. Here’s our roundup of the best available right now