The Best Hiking Gear Guides, Reviews and Tips

Best hydration bladder for hiking in 2021

Narrowing down your search for the best hydration bladder can be daunting as the market is literally flooded with options!

These are our picks >>

The best backpacking water filters are easy-to-use, lightweight, and gets you drinkable water on the go.

See our choice of the best of the breed here >>

The choice of GPS watches has exploded in the last few years.

However this can be a bit baffling. So we have picked out our favorites >>

Whether you are heading out for a day hike or a massive thru-hike, it’s essential that you have the right hiking backpack.

These are our picks >>

Whether you want to protect your knees or turn your hike into a full body workout, we can help you pick the perfect trekking poles.

Take a look >>

Even even when the hike is short, you need to have a good quality daypack.

However, the choice is mind-boggling. To simplify things, these are our picks >>

Hydration packs have become a must-have accessory but there is so much choice it is bewildering.

Luckily we have been testing and recommend these >>

Hydration packs are a relatively new introduction but have caught on fast.

So here is our introduction to them, and what you need to know when buying >>

The Teton Sports Oasis 1100 Hydration Backpack is a good size and keenly priced, even including a bladder.

But what is it like out on the trail? Find out >>

Your hydration pack is damp and warm, which means mold can easily form there.

Follow these simple tips to keep your pack mold free and hygienic >>

A hiking water bottle is a must-have piece of kit when out on the trails.

But what should you look for when deciding to buy one? Find out here >>

Garmin’s range of handheld GPS can be a little baffling.

So we look at two of their most similar ranges, Oregon and Montana, and explain the differences.