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Collage of the best cheap hiking boots for women

The best cheap hiking boots for women 2025: affordable, tough and comfortable

By Sian Lewis last updated

Our pick of the best cheap hiking boots for women includes designs to suit different terrain, weather and walking preferences

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Hypershell exoskeletons

This AI-controlled exoskeleton is designed to help you hike faster and further

By Dave Golder published

The GoX, ProX, and CarbonX exoskeletons from Hypershell could help take the strain out of hiking with heavy packs

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mountain hiker

9 hiking hacks you need to know before your next adventure

By Fiona Russell published

Try these tips and ideas for a making your hikes safer, warmer, drier and more fun

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Alex at Llyn Cau wearing Osprey Manta 24 backpack

Osprey Manta 24 review: a versatile hydration daypack for serious adventurers

By Alex Foxfield published

We get technical with Osprey’s Manta 24, a fully featured daypack that offers plenty of adventure potential

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Man wearing Columbia Silver Ridge shirt

Columbia Silver Ridge shirt review: as smart as it is functional

By Pat Kinsella published

The cool-to-wear, well-featured Columbia Silver Ridge is a chequered men’s hiking shirt for walking in warm weather

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Couple of hikers on their adventure in forest

These are my favorite gear picks for rainy summer hiking

By Julia Clarke published

Dressing for rainy warm weather hiking is a bit of a specialized skill – here’s how we’re staying dry outdoors

Hiker drinks from mountain stream at sunrise

Get ready for a hot summer of hiking with these 10 gear picks

By Julia Clarke published

Update your hiking kit to stay cool and dry with our best gear picks for hot weather

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Zamberlan Cornell GTX

Zamberlan Cornell GTX review: practicality with a touch of class

By Jack McKeown published

An exceptionally stylish full-grain Italian leather boot, the Zamberlan Cornell GTX looks as good around town as it does on the mountain

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Close up of someone handing over a credit card

How much does hiking cost, really?

By Julia Clarke published

Is hiking affordable, or is it the most expensive adventure sport on the planet? We tally up the costs, from day hiking to scaling the world’s highest peaks

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Haglöfs L.I.M FH GTX Mid

Haglöfs L.I.M FH GTX Mid review: impressive comfort for winter hikes so long as you keep moving

By Jack McKeown published

The lightweight Haglöfs L.I.M FH GTX Mid is a winter boot that’s well-built and oh-so comfortable

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