Top practical presents for hikers, walkers and backpackers, including tested and reviewed outdoor gadgets for all kinds of adventures. Here’s our selection of the perfect gifts for outdoor lovers.

From my experience wearing these hiking socks, I’d say they’re excellent for hiking through the warmer seasons. I’ve used them throughout spring here in the UK and also during a month travelling ...

Summer in the UK can be unpredictable. You never know when the blue skies will cloud over and the temperatures will drop overnight. Packing the right gear for all eventualities is essential. Sprayway ...

A group of campaigning runners have published an open letter to German sports brand Adidas in reaction to the brand’s release of a new shoe designed specifically for one race day. Adidas announced the ...

The name is Gear, Richard ‘High Maintenance’ Gear and believe me, I feel for your peeling seam tape, who wouldn’t? You really have a choice here, either use a professional outdoor clothing repair ...

The original version of the Primus Lite Plus camping stove, which was released all the way back in 2015, has been a firm favourite with the Outdoors Magic crew, offering a quick boiling time, fuel ...

Hanwag’s popular Banks boot, originally released 16 years ago, has had a 2020 update. With new materials and a slightly modernised design and fit, this new one’s stable, durable and built for long ...

The wind is blowing fast – at least 40 kilometres per hour – nearing gale force levels. Hail falls hard, tapping on my hood as though I’m being pelted with a relentless shower of tiny ball bearings.

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kian Patel found himself struggling with the idea of venturing outdoors alone. Like many young people, he lacked friends or family to join him on hikes, ...

Norwegian brand Helly Hansen makes a vast range of outdoor gear for sailors, skiers and hikers, as well as everyday lifestyle apparel and even industrial workwear. However, its specialist mountain ...

It’s easy to start packrafting. In fact, it’s deceptively easy. The boats are incredibly stable, and on flat water, are simple to paddle and play with. Herein lies the risk; an eye on safety is ...

Polartec NeoShell has long been regarded as one of the best performing waterproof fabrics out there, offering an excellent balance of wet weather protection, breathability and durability. In this ...