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Stox Energy Socks review: crew-height compression socks for hiking
These super-supportive socks cradle your ankles, cuddle your lower calf and reduce muscle strain during big trail days
The best waterproof jackets 2025: brave the elements with these top-rated hard and softshells
Protect yourself against the weather with our edit of the best waterproof jackets that will keep you warm and dry
Patagonia vs Columbia: which US brand is the best?
It’s Patagonia vs Columbia: we put the two American outdoor behemoths up against each other, taking a look at their origins, kit and ethos
How to use bear spray: our easy-to-follow guide to storing, carrying, and using this vital hiking safety tool
The knowledge of how to use bear spray will give you the best chance of avoiding an unpleasant encounter with an unfriendly ursine unscathed
The 9 weirdest events at the 2024 Olympics
The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad – Paris 2024 – have begun, and the action will include some wild, wonderful and odd sports. Here are some of our faves…
When does a hill become a mountain? We consider this contentious question
We consider the attributes an elevated mass must boast before it can confidently call itself a mountain
How to take a bearing: navigate the backcountry with confidence
Our mountain expert on how to take a bearing and then follow it in the right direction, even when the conditions are at their most challenging
Average hiking speed: how to calculate it and why it’s useful
Knowing your average hiking speed is useful: our experts reveal how to calculate it using Naismith’s Rule and other methods
