Clothing
Three-season boots buyer’s guide
Friday, February 22nd, 2013
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…
Base layers buyer’s guide
Thursday, November 29th, 2012
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…
Smartwool Men’s Lightweight Zip T / Women’s Lightweight Zip T
Thursday, November 29th, 2012
A beautifully engineered top with no bulk, chafing or irritating design faults…
Trekmates Men’s and Women’s Merino Contrast Stitch Crew
Thursday, November 29th, 2012
A soft, simple and straightforward 100% merino wool top…
Icebreaker Men’s 200 Lightweight Mondo Zip/ Women’s 200 Lightweight Chakra Zip
Thursday, November 29th, 2012
A superbly versatile merino wool top…
Patagonia Men’s / Women’s Merino 2 Lightweight Zip Neck
Thursday, November 29th, 2012
A blend of merino and polyester, this well-designed top offers the best of both worlds…
Introducing Páramo
Saturday, September 1st, 2012
When you’re exploring the outdoors, top-quality kit designed to meet your specifications and practical needs is a must…
Rohan Striders
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
Rohan’s fast-drying softshell trousers have become a firm favourite on our travels, and are unsurprisingly Best in Test…
Mountain Hardwear Men’s Sarpa/Women’s Winter Wander
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
An excellent winter-walking trouser with a comfortable low-profile waistband…



