Swedish brand Silva specialises in walking poles, head torches and compasses. The brand’s carbon poles ticked all the boxes ...

Helena Sansum and Ian Blackburn are members of the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team, so know better than most the importance of preparation and kit when it comes to mountain safety. Photograph by ...

It’s easy to overlook what’s going on under your hiking boots, but a great pair of hiking socks can make a surprisingly big difference. They might not be the most exciting bit of kit, but get them ...