4th June 2023
Hike the Whinlatter tops: route guide
Seek solitude on the Whinlatter tops - Graystones, Broom Fell, Lord's Seat and Barf - with Vivienne Crow.
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3rd June 2023
Hike Mynydd Troed, Brecon Beacons: route guide
Steve Eddy takes in sweeping views and mixed terrain on a walk up Mynydd Troed - or 'Foot Mountain' - in the Brecons.
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3rd June 2023
Hike Crinkle Gill: route guide
The dark gash splitting the Oxendale face of Crinkle Crags makes an excellent warm weather route to the top, says Norman Hadley.
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2nd June 2023
Hike Jack’s Rake, Pavey Ark: route guide
If you want to add a touch of adventure and adrenaline to your Langdale Pikes hike, look no further than Jack’s Rake, says James Forrest.
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2nd June 2023
Deuter Orbit -5°
The Deuter Orbit -5° is a warm, affordable three-season sleeping bag. It is not aimed at lightweight backpackers – at 1700g it’s a heavy bag. From the outset, it’s obvious that warmth and comfort have…
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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
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…