GEAR | Hot Outdoor Clothing & Gear Picks For Spring 2025

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With spring almost here, we’ve pulled together some of our favourite outdoor gear to see you through Spring and well into the shoulder season as we head towards summer.

Spring hiking gear

Spring shoulder season brings unpredictable weather – you might encounter cold mornings, warm and sunny afternoons, rain, or even lingering snow in some regions. This variability requires versatile, adaptable gear to keep you comfortable outdoors.


Wildbounds

One of our favourite retailers, season after season Wildbounds absolutely nail it with a superb selection of clothing, outdoor and camping gear, we’re spoilt for choice but have selected a couple of new Patagonia picks.

Patagonia Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Pullover £119.95

Patagonia Men's Boulder Fork Rain Jacket £249.95

Patagonia Men’s Boulder Fork Rain Jacket £249.95

HeyDude

Some of the most comfortable footwear you’ll ever own. Gorgeous colours and funky styling make HeyDude a stand-out brand we love.

HEYDUDE Wendy Peak Apres Coated Twill Boots £99

HeyDude Wendy Peak Apres Coated Twill Boots £99

HeyDude Men’s Tahoe Nylon Sneaker Boots £99.99

Jack Wolfskin

Jack Wolfskin is a brand known for high-quality, innovative gear designed for hiking, trekking, and everyday adventures, with a focus on durability, comfort, and sustainability.

Jack Wolfskin Felderberg Hoody Men’s softshell jacket £110

Jack Wolfskin Felderberg Hoody Men’s softshell jacket £110

Cyrox Texapore Mid W Women’s waterproof hiking shoes £155

Jack Wolfskin Cyrox Texapore Mid W Women’s waterproof hiking shoes £155

Gandys

We’ve selected a couple of fantastic jackets, both of which are unisex. Check out our detailed review of the Gandys Bergen waterproof jacket here.

Gandys Burnt Orange Bergen Waterproof Jacket £125.00

Gandys Rose Alberta Fleece Lined Overhead Jacket £95.00

Smartwool

Pioneers of high quality merino wool socks and clothing, we love Smartwool and their range is constantly expanding.

Smartwool Night Camp Short Sleeve Graphic Tee £60

Smartwool Night Camp Short Sleeve Graphic Tee £60

Women's Trail Run Targeted Cushion Mountain Print Crew Socks £28

Women’s Trail Run Targeted Cushion Mountain Print Crew Socks £28

Passenger

There’s very little that Passenger sells that we don’t love. Our wardrobes are packed full of everything from Passenger changing robes and anoraks to

Passenger Alexander Recycled Hooded Polar Fleece £89.95

Columbia

A solid brand offering lovely vibrant colours and fashion-forward prints, Columbia is known for producing durable, innovative outdoor gear, we’ve highlighted some picks below that are ideal for Spring.

Columbia Men’s Helvetia™ Streetwear Fleece £65

Columbia Men's Triple Canyon™ II Hiking Trousers £75

Columbia Men’s Triple Canyon™ II Hiking Trousers £75

Columbia Women's Ampli-Dry™ II Waterproof Hiking Shell Jacket £150

Columbia Women’s Ampli-Dry™ II Waterproof Hiking Shell Jacket £150

Keen

For comfortable footwear suitable for a variety of outdoor pursuits, you can’t go wrong with Keen, we’ve selected a couple of picks, brand new for 2025.

keen Women’s Hightrail Waterproof Hiking Boot £135

Keen Women’s Hightrail Waterproof Hiking Boot £135

Keen Men's Jasper Zionic Sneaker £150

Keen Men’s Jasper Zionic Sneaker £150

Craghoppers

One of our favourite British outdoor clothing brands, specialising in travel and adventure gear, known for its durability and innovative fabric technologies.

Craghoppers Women's Rosario Waterproof Jacket £100

Craghoppers Women’s Rosario Waterproof Jacket £100

Craghoppers Men's Vanth Waterproof Jacket Black Pepper / Black £99

Craghoppers Men’s Vanth Waterproof Jacket Black Pepper / Black £99

Craghoppers Women's Rosemary Overhead Clover Print £75

Craghoppers Women’s Rosemary Overhead Clover Print £75

SOREL

As shoe obsessives, Sorel is always high on our list of brands to drool over and our picks include the cutest rain boots we’ve ever seen.

Sorel Men's SCOUT N ABOUT™ Mid Sneaker £110

Sorel Men’s SCOUT N ABOUT™ Mid Sneaker £110

Women's OUT N ABOUT™ IV Splashy Waterproof Boots £110

Women’s OUT N ABOUT™ IV Splashy Waterproof Boots £110

Tog24

Known for its high-quality, weather-resistant clothing, Tog24 offers affordable, durable gear for outdoor adventures and everyday wear.

Tog24 Keiran Mens Padded Shacket £70

Tog24 Keiran Mens Padded Shacket £70

Tog24 Arianna Womens Sweatshirt £45.00

Tog24 Arianna Womens Sweatshirt £45.00

Tog24 Brinkley Mens Parka £99

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Osprey Tempest 26 Backpack £135

Osprey Tempest 26 Backpack £135

The North Face Exploration Convertible Regular Tapered Pant £100.00

The North Face Exploration Convertible Regular Tapered Pant £100.00

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