25th November 2021
Walking axes: 6 of the best reviewed
Winter Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace reviews 6 of the best ice axes, an essential tool for managing risk in snowy mountains.
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9th April 2021
How fleece transformed what we wear in the outdoors
Chris Townsend marks the fourtieth anniversary of a revolutionary new fabric, and the thirtieth anniversary of Polartec.
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4th December 2020
Best Christmas gifts for walkers 2020
From backpack essentials to super stocking fillers, here’s our selection of the best Christmas gifts for walkers.
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29th October 2020
The Great Outdoors Gear of the Year Awards 2020: shortlists announced!
Check out the innovative outdoor kit and boundary-pushing brands that made The Great Outdoors Gear of the Year Awards shortlists for 2020.
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8th September 2020
WIN an incredible KEEN prize bundle
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of KEEN’s original Targhee Hiker, we’ve teamed up with the eco-conscious footwear brand to offer one lucky reader the chance to win an awesome giveaway prize pack.
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1st April 2020
Review: Jack Wolfskin Wilderness Peak Texapore Mid boots
Alex Roddie reviews a no-nonsense pair of boots for the winter mountains
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12th November 2019
What was the best gear of 2019?
The Great Outdoors Gear Awards 2019 shortlist has been revealed. Are you eager to know what the top performing outdoors clothing and equipment was in 2019? Want to know the best kit to take you…
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24th June 2019
Tested on the TGO Challenge: MSR PocketRocket Deluxe
TGO Challenge coordinator Ali Ogden discovers that you learn a lot about a stove when you need it the most…
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12th June 2019
Gear news: Therm-a-Rest updates lineup of lightweight sleeping bags and quilts
W.A.R.M Fit is “designed to accommodate a variety of natural sleep positions, without sacrificing warmth and packability”.
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12th June 2019
Gear news: MSR adds Thru-Link In-Line Microfilter to water treatment and purification lineup
Mountain Safety Research launches a new ultralight in-line water filter for backpacking.
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12th June 2019
Gear news: MSR launch new lightweight Front Range Tarp Shelter
Mountain Safety Research has launched a spacious pyramid-style floorless backpacking shelter with an optional inner.
