Hiking How To

From bringing your own water filter to skipping a helicopter ride, we take a look at ways to reduce the environmental impact of your bucket-list trek

We reveal five simple ways to waterproof a backpack so that spare clothes, kit and food stay dry in the rain

The challenge of navigating in winter is greater than at other times of the year, here’s how to manage it

Get the most out of your hikes when time is in short supply

Trying to decipher terms like membrane, DWR and hook-and-loop fasteners can leave your head spinning

Our guide on how to clean hiking boots for both leather and synthetics will help keep your hiking footwear in top condition

Our expert step-by step guide on how to waterproof a jacket will see your hardshell returned to top condition, keeping rain at bay once again

Wondering how to choose a rain jacket for hiking? Our expert guide will help you find the perfect match for your budget and chosen activity

Even with your GPS coordinates, searching for you on a boulder field is a lot like looking for a needle in a haystack

If you find that your boots tend to develop defects quickly over and over again, you might be causing their unfortunate demise without meaning to