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Best tents for family camping trips in summer 2024

When it comes to testing and recommending tents, our LFTO testing team are the...

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May is National Walking Month and since we love encouraging people to get...

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Dry robes in the 2020s are what Crocs were in the 2010s: a niche water sports...

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Anyone who loves the outdoors will find a waterproof hiking jacket very useful,...

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Beyond essential pieces of equipment, there are the few luxuries and gadgets we...

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Italian brand AKU has built an excellent reputation for its footwear, which...

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Inov-8 Roclite GTX hiking shoe | Tested and reviewed

Hailing from the fringes of the Lake District, Inov-8 is a brand that has built...

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The Alpkit Ordos 2 is a lightweight backpacking tent for when low weight and an...

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Trail magazine June 2024 issue
Trail magazine, June 2024 issue | Your guide to climbing Ben Nevis this summer

Have we written about Ben Nevis in Trail before? Many times. Have the majority...

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When it comes to hiking boots and outdoor footwear, American brand Danner has a...

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Hanwag Blueridge Low ES hiking shoe | Tested and reviewed

In general, the hiking footwear market has been expanding for years and...

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Salomon Elixir Activ GTX hiking shoe | Tested and reviewed

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