Buying guides

We shed a light on the best camping flashlights to illuminate your outdoor adventures

Our pick of the best women’s fleece jackets, chosen by experts, are perfect mid or outer layers for cold-weather adventures

Our roundup of the best camping lanterns features the finest options for illuminating your tent or campsite

Find a camping mug that’s your cup of tea, whether you’re trekking, bikepacking, in a van, or on a boat

We get to grips with the best budget hiking boots around so that you don’t have to splash out to find good performance footwear for the backcountry

Our roundup of the best hammocks will help you find the optimum hangout for all your future camping trips

The best ski backpacks make a huge difference, whether you’re hitting blue, reds and blacks or exploring the backcountry

Our pick the best gaiters, tested and recommended for fast-moving trail running and snow-stomping

Whatever the terrain, these are the best tent pegs, pins and stakes to hold down tents and tarps in all conditions

Tackle winter walking on all kinds of trails with the best snowshoes on your feet, or stashed in your pack for when they’re needed