STAY WARM AND, HOPEFULLY, DRY WITH THESE COLD-WEATHER ESSENTIALS THAT CHAMPION FLEECE, MERINO WOOL AND HIGH-TECH WATERPROOFING

Planning an international trip to beat those winter blues? Gear guru Chris Townsend and Mountain Leader Fiona Russell test the best shirts designed for hiking in warmer weather

Kit reviews from Britain’s most experienced gear-testing team. Here, Steph Wetherell and Francesca Donovan n focus on two innovative new outdoor products

How do you nail dressing for this transitional period? Simple — take four hero items and make them flex across temperature, occasion and what you already have in your wardrobe...

For feet that steal the show, choose a pair of socks designed for riding and keep those tootsies comfortable whether you’re in or out of the saddle

Update your wardrobe with this timeless texture