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Gear Skills
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22nd August 2025
Do you need hiking gloves for scrambling?
If you're new to scrambling, you'll want to be prepared from head to toe for the spicier side of hillwalking. But should that include gloves for scrambling?
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22nd August 2025
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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22nd August 2025
Can walking boots be resoled or repaired?
These boots were made for walking but sometimes the soles get walked through. So, here's a guide to resoling or repairing your walking boots.
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29th July 2025
How to choose the best materials for hiking shirts
Finding it hard to stay high and dry in your hiking shirts? You might need to switch materials.
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21st July 2025
How to store and transport your camping stove
Does your camping stove live in your backpack awaiting the next adventure? Perhaps that's not wise. Here's why.
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21st July 2025
What are the different types of camping stoves?
Any hungry hiker will know the value of a good camping stove. But which should you choose to cook your camp food?
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20th June 2025
What are the best materials for hiking trousers?
Tough, flexible materials in trousers are key - as anyone who has attempted to straddle a stile too enthusiastically will understand.
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20th June 2025
How to choose hiking pants: our guide to trousers for walking and backpacking
Will Renwick gives his advice on how to choose the right hiking pants - from style to fit - for your outdoor adventures.
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20th June 2025
Are Merino wool hiking socks worth the investment?
I've hiked hundreds of miles in Merino socks and I'm a huge fan, but this super soft wool isn't always necessarily the best material for the job.
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20th June 2025
The best materials for hiking socks
Will Renwick delves into the different types of materials that are used for hiking socks.
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6th May 2025
How to look after your waterproof jacket
Outdoor gear expert Chris Townsend gives a few pointers on how to look after your waterproof jacket and make it last longer.
