The Great Outdoors...whatever the weather
If you're planning on going walking over the summer months, Aine Toner has compiled some quality kit
Flare leggings, £25.99, Zara
Fleece, £30, Helen Steele at Dunnes Stores
Trainers, £85, Adidas
Walking shoe, £90, Regatta
Raincoat, £149, Scamp & Dude
Leggings, £14, Kappa at Primark
Hoodie, £65, Scamp & Dude
Denim shorts, £30, V by Very
Cargo jacket, £49, jog pants, £30, Cotton Traders
Denim shorts, £16, George at Asda
Hoodie, £48, Joe Browns
Knitted hoodie, £69, Crew Clothing
Jeans, £59, Crew Clothing
Ankle wellies, £35, M&S
Quilted jacket, £159, Barbour
Top, £25, fleece, £45, leggings, £27.50, M&S
Fleece, £60, Regatta
Borg gilet, £28, Threadbare
Denim jacket, £59, Monsoon
Waxed jacket, £249, Barbour
Trainers, £110, Veja
Hoodie, £20, Bonmarche
Denim shorts, £27.99, New Look
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