If you're only going hiking for a day you really don't need a huge pack, just something compact and comfortable. From ...

Picking the right kit is crucial for a winter trekking trip, but if you think your gear choice doesn’t matter in the summer, think again. Summer sunshine can make life just as tough as winter snow if ...

You’ve planned your route, broken-in hiking shoes, and found a backpack that doesn’t rub your shoulders to the point of wanting to punt it into a lake. The hiking agenda is ready, but did you pack ...

Most hikers first head out on the trail with the borrowed, metal-frame backpack their dad used back in the 1980s and some old Timberland work boots strapped to their feet. But after grueling weeks and ...

Don’t head off on your next hike without checking out this essential kit guide – with all the best clothing, footwear, gadgets and sleeping gear to take into the mountains this summer. Written by Will ...