Hiking & Camping Gear

Planning a multi-day trip means pulling together the right hiking, trekking and bivouac gear: something to carry your load, keep you warm at night, cook your meals and find your way in the wild. This category brings together essential outdoor equipment, from rucksacks to head torches, so you can travel light without forgetting a thing. Each product family below helps you put together a complete, reliable kit, suited to the length of your walk and the terrain you'll be covering.

Walking rucksack: carrying your load without wearing yourself out

The rucksack is the backbone of any walking kit: fitted properly to your back, it shifts the weight onto your hips and frees up your shoulders. Choose your capacity based on how long you're out for - 30 to 40 litres for a day out, 50 to 70 litres for a self-sufficient trek with tent and sleeping bag. To ease the strain on your joints over long distances and steep climbs, a pair of walking poles remains the most worthwhile piece of kit you can buy: less fatigue, more stability on uneven ground.

Tent, sleeping mat and sleeping bag: sleeping well under canvas

A good night's sleep sets the tone for the whole adventure. Your shelter is chosen according to the weather and the weight you're willing to carry: a freestanding tent, a minimalist tarp or a simple bivvy bag. The sleeping bag - down for lightness or synthetic for damp conditions - is selected based on its comfort rating. Between the ground and the sleeper, the mat makes all the difference: an inflatable mat insulates against the cold rising from the ground, while a foam mat offers toughness at a low price. This trio of shelter, bag and mat forms the heart of your sleep setup for a restful night, even in cool weather.

Stove, cook set and water bottle: cooking and staying hydrated out on the trail

A hot meal changes everything after a long day's walk. A compact camping stove heats water in minutes, paired with a lightweight camping cook set that doubles as a pan, bowl and mug. For hydration, a walking water bottle remains the simple, sturdy option, while a hydration bladder lets you drink on the move, with the tube always within reach. Away from water sources, a filter completes the set-up, letting you draw safely from streams.

Compass and head torch: finding your way and lighting the path

Off the marked trails, knowing how to read the terrain avoids nasty surprises. A walking compass paired with a map stays reliable where GPS falls short, whether the battery's dead or there's no signal. As soon as light starts to fade, a head torch frees up your hands for pitching camp or cooking, and a rechargeable lantern gives off a soft light inside the tent or around the stove. Having a backup power source, whether a power bank or spare batteries, means you'll never be left in the dark at camp.

Knife, whistle and first aid kit: the safety gear that makes all the difference

Small bits of kit weigh next to nothing but can save a trip. A survival knife for walking cuts rope, helps prepare meals or fixes gear on the go, while a walking first aid kit deals with blisters, cuts and scrapes before they ruin your trek. Add to this the quiet essentials: a survival blanket, whistle, lighter, cord and a few bags for sorting your rubbish. Ticking off every item on a checklist before you set off remains the best way to guarantee a complete pack, with nothing missing and no unnecessary weight.

See also: our walking and trekking bags.

To complete your kit: our action cameras.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hiking gear do you need for your first wild camping trip?

The basics come down to five essentials: a rucksack that suits your needs, shelter (tent or tarp), a sleeping bag rated for the right temperature, a sleeping mat to insulate you from the ground, and the means to cook and stay hydrated (stove, water bottle, water). Then you round it off with a head torch and a first aid kit.

How to keep your rucksack weight down

We weigh up every item and aim for versatility: an inflatable sleeping mat rather than a thick foam one, a single mess tin that doubles as bowl and mug, a down sleeping bag. The shelter, sleep system and rucksack trio makes up the bulk of the weight - that's where you gain the most.

Is a camping stove really worth carrying when hiking?

Even for just one self-sufficient night, yes: a hot meal and a comforting drink do wonders for your morale after a day on the trail. A compact stove and a lightweight pan are all you need, along with a gas canister sized to the number of days and meals planned.

How to stay hydrated while hiking far from water sources?

We combine a sturdy water bottle with a water bladder so you can drink on the move, and pack a filter or purifier to safely top up from streams. Scoping out refill points on the map beforehand means you're not lugging around more water than you need, it's heavy stuff.

What safety accessories should you take trekking?

A first aid kit, a survival knife, a compass with its map, a head torch and a survival blanket form the bare minimum. These small items weigh next to nothing, but they make all the difference if things don't go to plan, whether you're deep in the wild or settling into camp for the night.

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