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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.
The Great Outdoors Gear Awards 2023

Find out which products and brands have impressed our experienced jury in The Great Outdoors Gear Awards 2023.
“You play mind games”: Jamie Aarons on her record self-propelled Munro round

As Jamie Aarons recovers from setting a new record for the fastest self-propelled Munro round, she chats with The Great Outdoors.
The best scrambling routes in the UK

Our contributors go on the hunt for spicy scrambles up and down the UK. Here are some of the best.
How to plan a walking route
Hike The Saddle via Forcan Ridge: route guide

Emily Woodhouse scrambles a Glen Shiel horseshoe affectionately known by friends as ‘Straddling The Saddle’.
Ledlenser – MH5 review

The MH5 has unique features that make it stand out. It’s designed for one purpose: to throw a bright spotlight beam a long way.
Petzl Actik Core review

The Actik Core has been around for a long time .It has the same hinge design as its lower-priced siblings the Petzl Tikkina
Princeton Tec Byte 200 Lumen review

The Byte 200 has been around for a while but has been revamped recently with a brighter white LED.
Petzl Tikkina review

Petzl’s classic Tikka and Tikkina lamps have been around for many years. In 2022 the design has been revamped: the lamp has a wider, more contemporary design and a new hinge.
GP Batteries – XPLOR PHR17 review

Although marketed as a lamp for trail running, the new PHR17 has a good feature set for hiking and backpacking. Although GP Batteries claims it weighs 60g, read the small print and you’ll see that…