You don’t need an awful lot of fancy kit to start your Walk1000Miles journey. Just get the basics right and you’ll be laughing, even if it rains.

Supported by Nikwax, The Long ReView celebrates looking after the places we love and the kit that helps us get there. Each month, we’ll focus on a product that has stood the test of time, why it endures and how to care for it. This month, it’s Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace and an all-time favourite rucksack

Gemma Palmer and Alex Roddie test six of the best walking trousers for year-round adventures

SIX OF THE BEST

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

More stuff to spend your hard-earned cash on