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Best women's walking shoes 2024: explore in comfort, every step of the way
Embark on your adventures with confidence in our curated selection of women's walking shoes, designed for all-day comfort and support
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Best telescope for stargazing 2024: bring the stars closer to home
Discover distant galaxies, nebulae, and planets with ease with the best telescopes for stargazing
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Best binoculars 2024: see the world in stunning detail with our top picks
From birdwatching to stargazing, find the perfect binoculars for every adventure
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Best pop up tent 2024: quick-pitch shelters for stress-free camping
The best pop up tents provide instant shelter on the beach, campsite or at a festival
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Best hiking backpacks 2024: our top picks across various types and sizes
The best hiking backpacks, including lightweight day packs and big, tough bags for longer adventures
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Fjallraven Kanken Outlong review: modern twist on an iconic design
The latest addition to the Kanken family is perfect for commuting, hiking, and everything in between
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Forget Presidents' Day Sale – I'm buying these new YETI colorways instead
The Agave and King Crab collections from YETI are as dazzling as they sound
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Best camping knife 2024: tack-sharp tools to tackle the Great Outdoors
Which is the best camping knife? We tested all available now, from fixed blades to all-purpose multitools
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Best telescopes for beginners 2024: blast off into stargazing
The best beginner telescopes to reach for the stars without a steep learning curve or an astronomical price tag
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What's a shank? We explain the anatomy of a hiking boot
We sneak a peak under the hood of the humble hiking boot to find out how it works
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Best cool box for camping 2024: keep your food fresh no matter the weather
Browse the best cool boxes, cool bags and electric coolers for camping, festivals and balmy days at the beach
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Best night vision binoculars and goggles 2024: experience the night in a new light
Our guide to the best night vision binoculars and goggles will see you right when it comes to nighttime adventures
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Best base layer 2024: top picks for outdoor comfort and performance
Find the best Merino and synthetic base layers to keep you comfortable whatever the weather
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Montane Phase Lite Waterproof Jacket review: featherlight, weatherproof 3-layer shell
Completely wind and waterproof, the Phase Lite has your back in the worst weather and is lightweight and very easy to carry
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Timberland's Motion Range Collection lets you go hard on the trails in more comfort
The new outdoor collection introduces new technologies for better performance on the trails
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What’s the best merino GSM? Merino wool weights explained
Merino wool is brilliant, we know that, but what thickness is best? We weigh up the pros and cons of different GSM
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Finisterre's spring collection draws inspiration from myths and folklore
It features exciting prints and graphics fused with Finisterre's classic styles and new and innovative sustainable materials
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Is it worth renting a wetsuit instead of buying one?
We debate the pros and cons of buying a wetsuit versus renting one
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Arc'teryx removes harmful chemicals from its Beta waterproof jacket
Revised for 2024, the new and improved Beta is made using Gore-Tex's ePE technology