Outdoor clothing advice guides

Our guide to how to buy the best waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers and what to look for when buying walking shoes and walking socks.

11 articles

Best walking boots 2025

Members rated walking boot brands - including Scarpa, Altberg, Grisport and Berghaus - to find you the best. We reveal some hidden gems for under £100

9 October 2025

Best waterproof walking trousers and overtrousers

From Montane and Rohan to Craghoppers and Berghaus, we've found the best outerwear to keep you warm, dry and comfortable when exploring the outdoors

2 October 2025

Best waterproof jackets 2025

From Arc'teryx to Berghaus, Páramo to Peter Storm – Which? readers reveal their favourite waterproof jacket brands, including one for just £51 on average

16 October 2025

Cheap walking boots and walking shoes

You can get a well-rated pair for less than £60

19 November 2025

Best walking backpacks 2025

From Berghaus and Craghoppers to Mountain Warehouse and Osprey – reviews from more than 1,500 customers reveal the best hiking daypack brands

18 November 2025

Cheap waterproofs

From a durable jacket that will keep you dry for less than £60 to hiking legwear for less than £50, we’ve rounded up bargain brands that are highly rated by Which? readers

29 October 2025

Best walking shoes 2025

We reveal how the cheapest brand surveyed secured the highest customer score

4 September 2025

Choosing the best waterproof overtrousers

Whether you're eyeing up a pair by Berghaus, Rohan or Regatta, our tips will help you identify must-have features to ensure you stay dry while out hiking

24 April 2025

How to choose a good pair of walking trousers

Expert advice on what to look for when buying trousers for walking or hiking

20 February 2025

How to buy the best waterproof jacket

What features should you look out for when buying a waterproof jacket

31 January 2025

How to wash waterproofs

You may have been cleaning your outdoor clothing all wrong

14 November 2024