Top Tens
Get all the best of lists in our top ten section covering gear and travel
![hiking trousers lead](/images/top-tens/introimages/hiking-trousers-lead.webp)
The best of the best of this year's offerings in the hiking trousers market.
![salomon outpath](/images/top-tens/introimages/salomon-outpath.webp)
A pound on your feet equals five on the back, that's what the US military say and they've got a bit of experience when...
![6 everest view sunset](/images/top-tens/introimages/6-everest-view-sunset.webp)
Pack your walking boots and head for the hills - we’ve picked seven of the best hiker-friendly hotels to escape to...
![solo stove titan](/images/top-tens/introimages/solo-stove-titan.webp)
This is the perfect gear for long days spent whittling and battening in the woods.
![coleman air valdes 6l tent](/images/top-tens/introimages/coleman-air-valdes-6l-tent.webp)
Get your family out camping in style with this essential kit for the summer
![tackle an amazing road route in the gstaad area](/images/top-tens/introimages/tackle-an-amazing-road-route-in-the-gstaad-area.webp)
Take the scenic route and ride through Bern on two wheels. Road routes through spectacular landscapes, wild mountain...
![gantrisch](/images/top-tens/introimages/gantrisch.webp)
Spectacular panoramic views, mountain highs and leisurely walks; no matter what your ideal hike involves, you'll find...
![rhinowolf attachable tent](/images/top-tens/introimages/rhinowolf-attachable-tent.webp)
Every explorer’s must-have phone, a hiking boot unique to you and a lifesaving water bottle – Lesley Quinn brings you...
![keen ss18 at contextual](/images/top-tens/introimages/keen-ss18-at-contextual.webp)
Plan your next active weekend with our six suggestions for easy ways to get outdoors in Keen’s Terradora collection of...
![7b 0945 kandersteg oeschinensee bydavidbirri](/images/top-tens/introimages/7b-0945-kandersteg-oeschinensee-bydavidbirri.webp)
Whether you’re seeking thrills in the air, on land or in the water, the Bernese Oberland provides active visitors with...
![merrell chameleon](/images/top-tens/introimages/merrell-chameleon.webp)
Versatility is the name of the game when it comes to adventure travel shoes. They have to be able to keep up with you...
![make it a trip to remember and hike with camels in morocco](/images/top-tens/introimages/make-it-a-trip-to-remember-and-hike-with-camels-in-morocco.webp)
We must go down to the sea again – on one of the world’s best coastal escapes, from island hikes and tall ships to...
![keen evofit header image1](/images/top-tens/introimages/keen-evofit-header-image1.webp)
Take breathable footwear to a whole new level and invest in a pair of active sandals. Our top 3 of the year will open...
![aonach eagach](/images/top-tens/introimages/aonach-eagach.webp)
Nothing beats the exhilaration of reaching the peak after enjoying a good hike but sprinkle in a dusting of danger and...
![best midlayer header image 2018 web](/images/top-tens/introimages/best-midlayer-header-image-2018-web.webp)
A good mid layer is one of the most useful bits of kit an active traveller can have. They should be adaptable and...