12th May 2019
Review: Patagonia Torrentshell waterproof jacket
A low-cost lightweight waterproof made from recycled materials.
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Alex Roddie
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9th May 2019
Gear guide: mid-size packs
Gear editor Chris Townsend tests 40 to 60-litre rucksacks for big day walks and backpacking trips.
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9th May 2019
Review: Mammut Trion Light 50
Chris Townsend reviews an ultralight pack for lightweight loads with a very unusual design.
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9th May 2019
The draw of the Cape Wrath Trail: in conversation with backpackers taking on Britain’s premier long-distance route
Sunshine, bogs, river crossings and blizzards: we take a deep dive into the wonders and hardships of the Cape Wrath Trail, Britain’s toughest long-distance hike.
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8th May 2019
Review: OMM Rotor Vest
Alex Roddie reviews an ultralight synthetic layering piece, ideal as an additional layer in colder conditions.
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8th May 2019
Anna Wells and the People of the Munros project: an attempt to complete the Munros in 62 days
This summer, record-breaking mountaineer Anna Wells will take on a remarkable project: an attempt to climb all 282 Scottish Munros in 62 days, creating a book and blog celebrating the people she meets along the…
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7th May 2019
Book review: Silence by Erling Kagge
Roger Smith reviews a book that praises silence in the great outdoors.
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6th May 2019
Events news: Humans of the Walk photography exhibition, Edinburgh
An exhibition that captures the faces and stories of people who champion the joy of everyday walking in Scotland launched yesterday.
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2nd May 2019
Gear guide: Smart Watches
Our guide to outdoor smartwatches – how you could benefit from one, what to look for, and six recent models compared.
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2nd May 2019
Going hungry in the Yorkshire Dales: an extract from James Forrest’s ‘Mountain Man’
“This was my first experience of mountain hunger and I hated it. I stuffed my face with a peculiar dinner of chorizo wraps, and peanut butter on Hobnobs.”
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2nd May 2019
The Great Outdoors Guide to Planning a Winter Cape Wrath Trail: part two
The second instalment of our two-part guide to planning a winter Cape Wrath Trail covers skills, fitness, gear, and logistics. Here’s how to make sure you’re prepared.
