Buyer’s Guides

If there’s one piece of kit all walkers should count as essential, it’s a good pair of all-round walking boots. And that means three-season boots, suitable for year-round use in all but the most arctic conditions underfoot. Our experts Minnie Burlton and Paul McCarty laced up and tested the best of them on the wintry hills and mountains of Britain…

Whatever the season, a good base layer is crucial for managing the microclimate next to your skin, moving moisture away from your body and keeping you dry and comfortable. Paul McCarty and Minnie Burlton donned a range and hit the hills to see which came up best…

A decent pair of walking trousers should keep your pins comfortable and dry, without limiting your stride. In the Autumn 2012 issue of walk, Minnie Burlton and Paul McCarty put the latest offerings through their paces…

Bridging the gap between trainers and walking boots, the so-called multiactivity shoe is designed for any outdoors pursuit – from urban strolls to trail running. But which truly live up to their all-rounder billing?

Children that are cold and wet won’t enjoy the Great Outdoors. But kit them out well and keep them warm and dry, and it will be whole other story, says Walk’s resident gear expert Minnie Burlton…

Our resident gear expert Minnie Burlton casts her eye over the Walk Reader Awards 2011 and picks out her favourites, creating the ultimate walking kit wish list…

Minnie Burlton and Paul McCarty put the best lightweight tents to the test in the Scottish Highlands. Here are their tips on what to look for…

There are loads of specialist jackets out there, tailored for every kind of weather and activity. But is there a general all-rounder that will do the job on all but the most extreme British walks? Minnie Burlton and Paul McCarty take a look…

Lighter, sportier and sexier than most boots, the latest ‘multi-activity’ shoes are ideal for light hikes, trail-running and daily use. Paul McCarty and Minnie Burlton put them through their paces…

If there’s one purchase that’s essential for any walker to get right it’s a good pair of walking boots. In Spring 2009, walk’s resident gear experts, Minnie Burlton and Paul McCarty, put the latest three-season boots through their paces to find the best of the best…