Read our guides to essential hiking equipment to make sure you’re NOT that guy with ‘all the gear and no idea’!
Whether you’re going cross country and need a map and compass to help you navigate, or whether you’re just taking an easy walk on marked paths, there’s certain hiking equipment that will benefit you. You always need a water bottle and a well-fitted backpack for starters. Our team has been researching and reviewing some of the most useful hiking equipment to help you choose the best for you.
- Hiking equipment comparisons
- Best bear bags for backpacking
- Best hiking compass
- Best camera for backpacking
- Best women’s daypack
- Best alpine backpack
- Best two-way radios for mountains
- Best books about the outdoors
- Best rucking weights
- GAIA GPS vs AllTrails
- Best UV light water bottle
- Best backpack for long-distance hiking
Top tip! Always take more water than you think you’ll need, and a reliable torch – just in case. And if you’ve seen the movie 127 Hours, then you’ll know why it’s important to always let someone know where you’re going and how long you’ll be.