WALK THIS WAY

Kit to get you there in one only slightly tearful piece

Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2

These popular waterproof hiking boots have been given a bit of a makeover for V2, promising better support, comfort, protection, energy return and durability. These versatile foot-huggers will take you on trails through forests and valleys from spring through to autumn, with grippy graphene-enhanced rubber soles keeping you the right way up. £210 / inov-8.com

Spot X

Emergencies can happen, but what if you don’t have phone reception to call for help? If you’d rather be safe than sorry, take a personal locator beacon (PLB) that uses satellite communication to send an SOS message to rescue services. The Spot X has two-way satellite messaging, even when you’re off-grid. It also offers a check-in feature, a compass and tracking smarts. £249 / findmespot.com

Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

The rugged-looking GPS watch, complete with barometric altimeter and heart-rate monitor, comes in two sizes and lots of different colours. It also has superb battery life thanks to solar charging. The most useful features for hikers include route planning and breadcrumb-trail mapping to get you back to where you started, just in case.

£350 / garmin.com

Berghaus Women’s Nula Hybrid Jacket

Lightweight but still wonderfully warming, the Nula can be worn as a mid-layer or as an outer jacket. The core insulation is synthetic Hydroloft Polyball, which mimics traditional down, and there’s a Pfc-free water-resistant treatment on the outer fabrics. The knitted fleece arms and sides enhance breathability and freedom of movement.

£110 / berghaus.com

Arc’teryx Beta AR Jacket

There’s no such thing as bad weather for hiking when you’ve got a Gore-tex jacket. This one is versatile enough to suit an afternoon stroll to the pub, a ramble on countryside trails or a summer hike to a mountaintop. Features include a breathable and waterproof fabric that’s also packable, plus an adjustable hood and three pockets.

£500 / arcteryx.com

Haglofs L.I.M 35

Lightweight yet durable, this 35L hiking backpack’s best feature is its Airback suspension system for comfort and venting. The lightly padded shoulder straps and hip-belt provide great support to minimise the weight of your kit, and the large main compartment is complemented by two zipped hip pockets and two side stores for bottles. (Pro tip: think water, not gin.)

£140 / haglofs.com