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Whether you're planning an international expedition or just a weekend in the hills they're the first thing to chuck in your kit bag. Every walker worth their Duke of Edinburgh award knows better than to rely on technology to find their way in the changeable British weather, and carrying a decent map and a Silva compass can get you out of trouble up mountains when fog descends.

Ever wondered what explorers and athletes have squirrelled away in their rucksacks? These classics have been put through their paces and stood the test of time and grime for years, and whether you're planning an international expedition or just a weekend in the hills they're the first thing to chuck in your kit bag. Every walker worth their Duke of Edinburgh award knows better than to rely on technology to find their way in the changeable British weather, and carrying a decent map and a Silva compass can get you out of trouble up mountains when fog descends. Designed in Sweden in the 1930s by three orienteering brothers, the company's name means 'forest' – apt for use to find your way in and out of wild places. RAB jackets are ubiquitous on crags. Every peak-obsessed British climber with a rope on their back is usually also sporting a grimy but much-loved padded jacket, usually patched up with gaffa tape after years on rock. Rab was founded in Sheffield, one of the spiritual homes of UK climbing, and they've applied their know-how to creating lightweight and instantly-warming down layers, perfect for popping on and off quickly when climbing or wearing under a waterproof shell on winter hikes. Rugged, water resistant and allergic to rips and tears, North Face's duffels in bright colours are a staple bit of kit on river expeditions and far-flung adventures. Perfect for keeping gear dry, they come in varying sizes from tiny wash bags to massive carry-alls and their tough fabric straps mean these babies can cheerfully take years of getting chucked in and out of vans, planes and sailing boats. This cult favourite from California, created by a certain Mr. The range has grown over the years, but none of the new variants have the distinctive bubblegum smell which will transport you right back to hanging ten in SoCal in the 70s (even if you weren't born back then). Take three straps of tough fabric, a sole and lash them together; hey presto, you've got yourself an amazing sports sandal. Founded in the 1980s after a bright spark attached a watch strap to a flip-flop and realised he was on to something, Teva's iconic 'C' design and grippy soles make them perfect for hikes and summer adventures. Once you recognise them you'll start spotting them on the feet of outdoorsmen and women everywhere.