GEAR Take a hike

GEAR  Take a hike

Be prepared on your walks and treks READ MORE Womens 1000-mile walking socks, 16.99 for two pairs READ MORE Go Jauntly app, free Go Jauntly (www.gojauntly.com) is a free walking app that helps you find local walks via photos, created by people who love and know them. Create your own routes and share them, or take a look at the Nature Notes feature (iPhone only). Available from the App Store or Google Play. These super comfy, warm walking socks have added padding to the toe and heel, plus flat toe seams to reduce your chances of blisters. They feature ventilation zones to allow feet to breathe and there is a mens version. Available from 1000mile.co.uk READ MORE Quechua NH100 country walking backpack, 7.99 This 20-litre rucksack is perfect for use on occasional walks in lowlands, forests and coast in dry weather. Big enough for essential supplies, it features padded straps, side mesh pockets and two inside pockets. Available from Decathlon, www.decathlon.co.uk READ MORE Forclaz Trek 500 mountain trekking gloves, 7.99 Designed by mountain trekking enthusiasts, these breathable gloves provide welcome warmth in cold weather. Touch sensitive, they have reinforced palms and fingers for increased resistance when using poles. Available from Decathlon, www.decathlon.co.uk READ MORE Ohelo drinks bottle, 30 Keep hydrated on your walks with this stylish bottle. Its vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12 hours. Leakproof, it has a detachable strap that hooks to a bag. Available from ohelobottle.com READ MORE Forclaz Trek 500 mens trekking jacket, 49.99 READ MORE Enertor walking insoles, 29.99 This padded jacket with hood is suitable for trekking in temperatures down to -10C. With 70 per cent recycled synthetic insulation, it keeps you warm in wet conditions. Theres also a womens version. Available from Decathlon, www.decathlon.co.uk These insoles feature a shock-absorbing arch support to improve your posture and reduce pain, not only in your feet, but also in ankles, hips, lower back and legs. Available from www.enertor.com READ MORE Forclaz Trek 500 womens long-sleeved t-shirt, 29.99 Made from 100 per cent merino wool, this top regulates body temperature and acts as an extra-warm base layer. The wools high absorbency helps keep the body dry. Theres also a mens version. Available from Decathlon, www.decathlon.co.uk READ MORE Adidas Terrex Free Hiker Parley walking boots, 169.99 These mens walking boots are partially made from Parley Ocean Plastic a high-performance recycled polyester yarn created from marine plastic waste. They feature a knitted ankle cuff that keeps out debris, plus a cushioned midsole. Available from Ellis Brigham, www.ellis-brigham.com READ MORE Salomon Vaya Mid GTX, 130 This stylish, robust hiking shoe for women features a soft collar and Sensiflex technology, which snugly adapts to the foot. The high ankle support, sturdy mesh outsole and waterproof Gore-Tex membrane give the right protection and grip on all your hikes. Available from salomon.com