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26th April 2019
SPOT: an essential lifeline when you venture into the wild
When mobile connectivity is unreliable or non-existent, satellite communication comes into its own.
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18th September 2025
How to use GPS for hiking navigation
A GPS - or global positioning system - is a handy tool for hillwalkers. We examine how to use GPS for hiking navigation outdoors.
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18th September 2025
Do GPS watches need the internet?
Get answers to your FAQs about navigation wearables; from mapping capabilities to data usage.
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13th September 2025
How do sleeping bag ratings and temperatures work?
Matthew Jones guides you through sleeping bag ratings, how they are tested, and how to choose the right bag for the season.
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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.