Buying guides

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

We've selected the top water shoes to suit you, whether you're into swimming, kayaking, SUP, coasteering or just splashing about in the shallows

Our selection of the best pop-up tents: shelters that pitch ridiculously fast, fit most budgets and come in all shapes and sizes

Our roundup of the best hiking socks will keep your feet dry, comfortable and protected in any weather

The best base layers, from merino and bamboo to synthetic and hybrid tops, to keep you warm on your adventures – tested by experts

Our top pick of the best women’s gilets, hiking vests and body warmers are ideal for walking, working and playing outdoors

The best camping mattress or airbed adds a whole new level of comfort to camping – here are the models we’ve enjoyed snoozing on most

The best running poles for tackling tricky terrain are lightweight, compact and easy to assemble, collapse and carry

When things go wrong on the trails, the best emergency blankets, survival bags and shelters can save lives

The best camping tarps can serve as a sun shade, tent footprint, hammock rainfly, multi-person camp awning and more