Best camping slippers of 2024: Tested and rated by our comfort-loving camping addict

For wandering around camp – either on a fully serviced campsite or a high wild camp – it’s nice to have something other than your hiking boots to slip into. But if you’re still outside, so you'll need something a little tougher than your average house slipper.

The textured raised footbed of the The North Face Base Camp Mules deliver traction and durability on both wet and dry surfaces, providing exceptional grip on slippery ground. They're made from recycled materials and can be returned to The North Face at the end of their life for recycling - that's a plus on sustainability from us.

Park your opinions a moment and go with us on this. Yes, Crocs are regularly put forward as the kind of footwear that should be kept out of the hills at all costs, but as anyone who’s spent time in Alpine huts and refuges (or even Skiddaw House hostel) will know, they have a place. Crocs are also lightweight enough to be strapped to the outside of your bag, and they're made form eco-friendly foam, which can apparently be cooked and eaten if you get really desperate.

In many places, crocs are often provided to be worn inside once your boots have been removed, but if you have your own pair, they’re equally perfect for wearing around camp to let your feet breathe. Whether you choose to wear them with or without socks is up to you. In the winter, thick socks and crocs are a surprisingly warm and insulating option, at half the price of down-filled booties.

The Xero Pagosa is an unusual shoe. It's a slipper, technically, but the supremely grippy sole, outstanding comfort and vegan wool upper makes it feel more like a soft and flexible clog. They're certainly one of the most versatile shoes on test, at home in a tent, bothy, hut, campsite, supermarket or library. We love them for driving home in after a hill day, which is actually a whole new category of shoe in itself. They're absolutely ideal for camper vans, and in fact do equally well as a shoe for surfers or swimmers when they're getting changed. We also like the fact you can wear them as a quick slip-on due to the collapsible heel. Sadly, they're not crampon compatible, but you can't have everything.

Xero's schtick is that they're a barefoot-friendly brand, complete with thin soles, zero drop and wide toeboxes. So don't expect a highly cushioned sole from the Pagosa - the 4mm removable insole does provide some comfort but the main selling point of these is that they fit your foot like a glove, moving with the natural flex of your feet. They're also very easily packable, weighing just 138g for the women's size 37. A word of warning, however: if you're a UK customer, order your usual size in the EU number and ignore the UK one - the sizing on Xero's website seems to be oddly calibrated.

Look, these ludicrously expensive. But let it be known that that that little leather fox you see on every Fjallraven product also indicates that you're getting incredibly high quality gear, made with durable, sustainable materials. Their stuff just works, and the Expedition Bootie is no exception: it's stupidly warm, very comfortable and we like the elastic drawstring which keeps drafts out.

They also pack down very lightly, taking up little room in the pack. We've used them for cold nights in tents and bothies, and have been impressed with how well they perform. The downside (if you'll pardon the pun) is that feathers do not do well when wet - you'll need to store these in their own waterproof drybag if they're going in an expedition rucksack. And yes, obviously £145 is daft for a pair of slippers - but if you're on a funded expedition, or just fancy having really warm feet in a pair of slippers that'll last forever, then it might just be worth it.

If you’re after a pair of ‘just-in-case’ slippers, these are perfect. Their down insulation (90/10 water resistant fluorocarbon-free HyperDRY down at 750+ fill power) makes them both comfortingly warm and highly packable. The internal foam sole unit is removable to make these slippers even more compact and a stuff-sack is supplied to aid stowage.

The outer sole is anti-slip and toughened, as are the lower side walls to improve their abrasion resistance on harsh surfaces. Both the outer and the lining are made from 100% recycled materials.

This is a serious bit of slipper, which is at its best on a campsite for people who want a bit more luxury than their tatty old crocs. The Voited Soul slipper is warm, well-built, and incredibly comfy thanks to the combo of a memory foam inner sole and a fleece lining that feels like you’re slipping your feet inside a pillow.

As well as the comfort, you get hand-stitched and water-repellent Ripstop outer fabric that feels built to survive the kind of bumps and scrapes you’d expect on a camping trip. We’re also big fans of the solid and grippy rubber outsole, which is bendy and flexible enough to keep up those comfort levels.

For the sustainability-conscious campers, you’ll be pleased to hear the outer fabric is made from 100% recycled bottles, water-based gluing is used in the manufacturing process, and the fact they’re hand-stitched reduces energy consumption.   

They aren’t the lightest camping slippers at 559g (size EU 43-45) so we’re not sure we’d use them on wild camps, but they’re fantastic for wearing around a campsite or pottering in your garden.

A great, lightweight slipper that's perfect for bothies, huts and tents. The Alpkit Refugio is synthetically insulated, meaning you don't have to be paranoid about getting them wet or damp in the same way you would for down. They're also affordable, comfortable and easily pack down - and at 190g per pair, they're pretty great for lightweight expeditions where grams are at a premium.

The memory foam insole is very comfortable, and the baffled uppers do keep most of the cold out - we just wish they came slightly higher up the ankle, and we're not convinced that you'd be able to wear the sole outside for any great lengths of time. However, Alpkit do score highly on sustainability for the Refugio - the fill and upper are made from 100% recycled material, and the coating is PFC free. Overall, this is a great value choice from a reputable mountain brand.

The Berghaus Bothy Booty, as well as having an incredibly alliterative name, is a great all-round slipper for colder winter nights. We found it to be one of the warmest slippers on test, with its full ankle coverage coming up trumps during cold bothy adventures. It's also surprisingly grippy in comparison to the other booty-style slippers on test, with a high-traction sole that makes it suitable for occasional outdoor use.

The fleece lining is protected by durable, water repellent fabric which beads well, and the whole boot feels well made. Berghaus also have an in-house repairs team should something go awry, promising to fix any broken gear free of charge - sustainability points galore there. However, the one drawback of these slippers is their heft. They weigh over a kilo for a pair, which any ultralight runner will tell you, is a lot. If you have the weight and space to bring these with you for a bothy trip, then they're well worth the extra room, but if you're shaving grams then you'll be better off with something lighter.

These are not the sort of slippers you can bung into an expedition bag and forget about: they're heavier, bulkier and more like a house slipper - but if you're going away for a longer period of time where space and weight isn't so much of an issue, then these have to be on your list to take.

The Ezras strike the balance between warmth and breathability perfectly. It's a warm slipper, sure but one that doesn't make your feet feel claustrophobic or overly sweaty. They're the sort of shoes you can wear all day, forget they're on your feet and only remember when you're scanning your groceries at the supermarket. Their stiff sole has a good grip pattern on the bottom, which makes it great for navigating campgrounds, and it's pretty sturdy too. We'd say that they're excellent for campervans, hostels and really anywhere you don't need to worry about being fast and light. They're also pretty much year-round slippers, save for the hottest of summer days and the coolest of winter nights.

Toms are also hot on ethical consumerism: they say "Toms is a proud member of the Fair Labor Association—working with suppliers that conduct their businesses ethically, engage with workers, ensure safe working conditions, and establish human rights compliance and social responsibility." However, information about the sustainability of the fabric is less easy to come by.