6th June 2023
Best family tents for 2023
David Lintern takes a look at a mixed selection of family tents for group backpacking and holidays.
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Latest articles from TGO
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5th June 2023
Best budget tents for 2023
Our round-up of the 10 best budget tents for 2023. We’ve selected two-person models, all from the likes of Sierra Designs, Alpkit, Vango, Big Agnes and more
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5th June 2023
Best two-person tents for backpacking 2023
We put ten of the latest lightweight tents suitable for two people to the test.
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5th June 2023
Best hiking pants of 2023: walking trousers for three-season use
The Great Outdoors team’s favourite walking trousers for this year. We’ve selected a bunch of different options to suit a variety of outdoor adventures – and budgets too. Trousers that are specifically designed for hiking…
Gear guides
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1st June 2023
The best hiking backpacks 2023
A daypack is an essential piece for any day-tripper into the mountains. Here, we round up the best.
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2nd June 2023
Best one-person backpacking tents 2023
Leading camping and backpacking expert Chris Townsend puts single-person tents to the test, featuring the latest from MSR, Hilleberg, Vaude, Robens and more.
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5th June 2023
The best hiking boots of 2023: three-season footwear for men and women
Judy Armstrong and David Lintern take a look at the best men’s and women’s three-season walking boots.
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2nd June 2023
The best waterproof jackets 2023
This season's 10 best waterproof jackets for hiking and backpacking, as chosen by our team of outdoor experts.
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2nd June 2023
Best three-season sleeping bags for hiking 2023
The Great Outdoors team test the best 3-season (spring to autumn) sleeping bags to the test and pick out the best. A three-season sleeping bag is a type of sleeping bag designed to provide warmth…
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5th June 2023
Best budget tents for 2023
Our round-up of the 10 best budget tents for 2023. We’ve selected two-person models, all from the likes of Sierra Designs, Alpkit, Vango, Big Agnes and more
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5th June 2023
Best two-person tents for backpacking 2023
We put ten of the latest lightweight tents suitable for two people to the test.
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5th June 2023
Best hiking pants of 2023: walking trousers for three-season use
The Great Outdoors team’s favourite walking trousers for this year. We’ve selected a bunch of different options to suit a variety of outdoor adventures – and budgets too. Trousers that are specifically designed for hiking…
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5th June 2023
The best hiking boots of 2023: three-season footwear for men and women
Judy Armstrong and David Lintern take a look at the best men’s and women’s three-season walking boots.
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3rd June 2023
The best sleeping mats 2023
Woodland ranger Peter Macfarlane tests sleeping mats designed for a comfortable night's sleep outdoors.
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2nd June 2023
Best three-season sleeping bags for hiking 2023
The Great Outdoors team test the best 3-season (spring to autumn) sleeping bags to the test and pick out the best. A three-season sleeping bag is a type of sleeping bag designed to provide warmth…
Route guides and walks
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16th February 2023
Sky Walks: 9 of the best treks in the Alps
Planning an Alpine hiking holiday this year? Hanna Lindon picks out some of the best treks in the Alps, Europe’s greatest mountain chain.
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22nd November 2022
12 of the best Peak District waterfall walks
The Great Outdoors rounds up the best Peak District waterfall walks and how to go waterfall hunting to find your own secret spots.
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23rd February 2023
‘Wales in miniature’: The best walks in Carmarthenshire
If you’re looking for some outdoor escapism, the hugely varied county of Carmarthenshire – easily reachable by train – will not disappoint.
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1st February 2023
9 hidden walks in the Peak District
Searching for solitude in the Peak District? Come with us as we round up some of the remaining 'secret' walks in this popular national park.
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31st May 2023
Hike Two Moors Way: route guide
Emily Woodhouse walks Devon’s Coast to Coast route taking in both Dartmoor and Exmoor before reaching the sea.
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31st May 2023
Hike Wild Tor: route guide
You don’t need a long visit to benefit from excellent Dartmoor camps - such as this one on Wild Tor - suggests Tim Gent.
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31st May 2023
Hike Kinder Low: route description
Francesca Donovan makes a night of it on a Kinder traverse between Peak District train stations.
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31st May 2023
Hike Bowscale Tarn & Bannerdale Crags: route guide
Ian Battersby spends time with Bowscale Tarn and is gifted a novel approach to the fells above.
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31st May 2023
Hike Lingy Hut: route guide
Vivienne Crow enjoys solitude on an overnighter beyond Skiddaw bypassing the basic but secluded Lingy Hut.
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25th May 2023
Hike Cwm Caseg: route guide
Andrew Galloway camps alongside the secluded mountain lake of Ffynnon Caseg under Yr Elen.
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Reviews from team TGO
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2nd June 2023
Nordisk Oscar -2° Curve
The Oscar -2° Curve is a lightweight and very packable three-season sleeping bag. I was immediately impressed with its small size when packed away, and if you are carrying a lot of other gear in…
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2nd June 2023
Robens Icefall Pro 900
This is the warmest sleeping bag out of the bags tested in our guide to Best three-season sleeping bags for hiking. The 900g MicroThermo Ball synthetic insulation is highly effective, and I felt comfier in colder…
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2nd June 2023
Sea to Summit Ascent Acl-4
The Ascent Acl-4 is shaped something like a mid point between a mummy and a semi-rectangular sleeping bag. If you are not a fan of the former’s snug fit around the legs and feet, this…
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2nd June 2023
Brandecosse Capriolo hiking boots review
Will Renwick gives his verdict on this stylish pair of boots from Scottish brand Brandecosse following over a year’s worth of testing
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2nd June 2023
Kelty Women’s Cosmic Synthetic 20
The Cosmic 20 synthetic sleeping bag is very good value if your main selection criteria are warmth and overall price, It’s worth comparing this bag to others in our guide Best three-season sleeping bags for…
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2nd June 2023
Sierra Designs Women’s NightCap 20
Sierra Designs has pioneered innovative zipless bag designs, including the Nightcap 20 sleeping bag which is part of our guide to the Best three-season sleeping bags for hiking. There’s isn’t any weight saving by losing…
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2nd June 2023
Therm-a-Rest Parsec 20F/-6
Overall, the Therm-a-Rest Parsec sleeping bag scored really highly in testing of the Best three-season sleeping bags for hiking 2023. It was tested in very soggy conditions, normally problematic for down sleeping bags. The hydrophobic…
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1st June 2023
Exped Ultra 3R M Mummy review
Peter Macfarlane has been out testing sleeping mats in a variety of conditions, here are his thoughts on the Exped Ultra 3R M Mummy… The Exped Ultra is the lightest sleeping mat in our guide to The…
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1st June 2023
Silva Trekking Poles Carbon review
A lot of thought has gone into the Silva trekking poles carbon, which are lightweight, comfortable to use and exceptionally robust. It’s a three-section pole with a good range of adjustable height.
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1st June 2023
Rab Stratosphere 5.5 review
Peter Macfarlane has been out testing sleeping mats in a variety of conditions, here are his thoughts on the RAB Stratosphere 5.5… The RAB Stratosphere has the highest R-value in our guide to The best…
Outdoor skills
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25th May 2023
How to look after your hiking boots
Six top tips to ensure your boots are in tip-top shape for the change of season, including how to clean them, reproof them, and keep them stored.
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24th May 2023
How to pack a backpack
Here's a tried and tested method for how to pack a backpack for a day hike, plus tips on loading a bigger rucksack for longer trips.
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21st May 2023
What is the difference between trail shoes and hiking shoes?
The Great Outdoors examines the difference between trail shoes and hiking shoes for your adventures.
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