Hiking Reviews

We take Montane’s adventure-ready Trailblazer XT25L Backpack into the mountains to test its backcountry credentials

The Revolution Race Aphex Pro is a burly, durable and reliable waterproof jacket that lends itself well to winter hillwalking in cold, wet weather

This retro-styled fleece harnesses the wisdom of nature with Columbia's newest insulating technology

Impossibly lightweight, this jacket has non-toxic gold – yes, gold – particles bonded to the goose down insulation for fast-drying performance in cold, wet weather

We get our eye in with the Nocs Provisions Field Tube 8x32 monocular to see how its compact optics enhance our backcountry nature watching

This superlight down jacket attracts the heat from the sun and holds it close to your body

These hiking shorts are more technical than their simple design suggests, delivering lightweight functionality, comfort and plenty of storage

The mid height and waterproof membrane offers more protection than the trainer-style version, but you still get lightweight, all-day comfort and great grip

We head for the hills in Rab’s Firewall Light Waterproof Jacket, a lightweight outer shell designed for hillwalking that features the British brand’s Proflex membrane

An all-terrain hiking sandal and water shoe, the Keen Drift Creek H2 properly supports your feet and protects your pinkies