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.

9 articles

Best walking boots 2025

Members rated brands, including Berghaus, Grisport, Timberland and Merrell, and reveal you can buy a decent pair for under £100

24 December 2024

Best waterproof walking trousers and overtrousers

From Regatta and Rohan to Craghoppers and Berghaus, readers review which outerwear provides warmth and water resistance

29 May 2025

Best waterproof jackets 2025

From Berghaus to Arc'teryx, Paramo to Peter Storm – Which? readers reveal their favourite waterproof jacket brands, including one where customers paid just £52 on average

27 June 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

Best walking shoes for 2025

From Karrimor walking shoes to Decathlon and Grisport, Which? members rate footwear brands that excel in their fit, comfort, durability and more

16 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

Cheap waterproof jackets and walking trousers

From a jacket that will keep you dry for under £100, to hiking legwear for less than £50 – we’ve rounded up bargain brands that are highly rated by Which? readers

16 November 2023