T3 Travel and Outdoor Month 2025: explore more, adventure further
Expert tips and reviews from T3's dedicated team of travellers and outdoor enthusiasts



At T3, we believe life’s better when you step outside, and May is the perfect time to do it. In honour of National Walking Month and the arrival of sunnier days (hopefully), we’re kicking off Travel and Outdoor Month 2025.
Across four weeks, we’ll bring you everything you need to make the most of the great outdoors, whether hitting the hills, pitching up a tent, jetting off abroad, or just looking for smart ways to pack lighter and travel smarter.
Lucky for us, T3 members are expert travellers, spend a lot of time outdoors and test a ton of related gear. From the best carry-on suitcases and buds that help you retain your sanity to women's walking shoes and camping knives, the magazine is a treasure trove of travel and outdoor content.
Here’s what’s coming up:
Week 1: Hiking and walking week
We’ll kick things off by celebrating National Walking Month with features on the best hiking boots, lightweight walking shoes, and outdoor clothing to help you clock up more miles. We’ll also showcase the latest outdoor watches and apps to keep you moving.
- 11 must-have hiking upgrades for 2025, from shandals to packable fleeces
- These minimalist everyday bags are hiding serious outdoor design credentials
- As an outdoor writer, these are the 3 apps I can’t live without
- Sandals on the trail: smart swap or risky move?
- I used to hate mid-height boots, but the Merrell Moab Speed 2 changed my mind
- VEJA just turned its toughest trail shoe into a style statement with a little help from BUFF
- 5 common hiking injuries (and how to prevent them)
- Hoka just brought back a cult-classic trail shoe – but not for the reason you think
- Merrell Moab Speed 2 review: a speedy hiker, with a fashion-forward design
Week 2: Camping week
Next, we’ll dive into the world of camping, from ultralight backpacking tents and high-tech gear to portable power stations and essential accessories for your next weekend under the stars.
- TentBox Go review: set up camp in seconds… on top of your car
- Chilly’s BIG MOUTH is a barrel-sized bottle for really thirsty people
- This outdoor app can identify more than 50,000 plants by just taking a photo
- I slept on Rab’s insulated mat that weighs less than a loaf of bread – here’s my verdict
- Over 7,000 campers buy this sleeping mat monthly – now it’s less than $30!
- This monster rooftop tent is bigger than most bedrooms – and sets up in seconds
- Camping gadgets and upgrades you didn’t know you needed in 2025
- REI’s big anniversary sale is back – score major deals on The North Face, Patagonia and more
- Protect your camp and food: 4 easy tips to keep rodents away
Week 3: Luggage week
Planning your next getaway? We’ve got you covered with the smartest luggage, backpacks, and travel accessories, perfect for everything from city breaks to remote adventures.
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- Harber London Leather Roll Top Backpack review
- Say goodbye to baggage fees – Roka's new collection is this summer's travel hack
- Stubble & Co Classic Backpack 15L review: simple, effective elegance
- Minimalist travel gets an upgrade with Gossamer Gear’s new modular system
- Everyone wants this Arc’teryx backpack (and it’s already sold out)
- 5 things you should NEVER pack in your carry-on luggage
- Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack review
- 5 premium weekender bags every traveller needs in 2025
- I travel for work and here are 7 genuinely useful packing tips for saving suitcase space
- YETI’s new Cayo Backpack doesn’t mess around
- Carl Friedrik Dunloe Briefcase review
- Stubble & Co The Backpack 20L review
Week 4: Travel gadgets week
Finally, we’ll wrap up the month with the best travel tech – noise-cancelling headphones, portable chargers, wearable trackers, smart translators, and all the clever gear that makes travelling smoother, safer, and more fun.
- The T3 team’s must-have travel gadgets, including headphones, power banks and sleep masks
- 8 must-have travel gadgets for your next road trip or caravan adventure
- Epicka TA-105 Max World Travel Adapter review
- Chargeasap Flash Pro Ultra review
- OneAdaptr OneWorld135 review
- Always overpacking? This travel gadget helps you avoid overweight baggage fees
- UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 25000mAh review
- Anker Laptop Power Bank 25000mAh review

Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator who works for T3.com and its magazine counterpart as an Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019. His byline appears in several publications, including Techradar and Fit&Well, and more. Matt also collaborated with other content creators (e.g. Garage Gym Reviews) and judged many awards, such as the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance's ESSNawards. When he isn't working out, running or cycling, you'll find him roaming the countryside and trying out new podcasting and content creation equipment.
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