Buyer’s Guides

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…

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…

A well-equipped child is a happier child when out on the trail. Minnie Burlton and Paul McCarty offer their tips for kids’ jackets…

If you’re heading for the hills, a lightweight, packable insulated jacket that gives almost instant warmth when you stop for a break, reach the summit or potter around base camp is an invaluable piece of kit…

Out of sight, out of mind: base layers are often ignored by walkers when shopping for gear, but few items make such a difference to your comfort…

Fleece or soft shell? Synthetic or natural? From warmth and waterproofing to wind protection and weight, walk gear experts Minnie Burlton and Paul McCarty present their top tips for choosing the best mid layer…

Walking. It used to be so simple. A wilderness. A map. Away you go. To keep up with the times we thought we’d better give the latest digital navigation handsets a good old once-over…