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26th April 2019
SPOT: an essential lifeline when you venture into the wild
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Gear Skills
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20th June 2025
What are the best materials for hiking trousers?
Tough, flexible materials in hiking trousers are impotant - 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.
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6th May 2025
How to fit and choose a backpack for hiking
Backpacking expert Chris Townsend explains how to find your perfect fit in the backpack department.
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5th May 2025
What are the different types of hiking backpack?
Do you know your daypacks from your 55l? How big is a good hydration pack? How lightweight is lightweight enough? We answer your burning pack questions.
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5th May 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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5th May 2025
How to waterproof your hiking gloves
Wet hands can lead to dangerously cold and numb fingers in the hills. Invest in your comfort and safety by giving your gloves some TLC.
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1st May 2025
How to repair waterproof jackets
The Great Outdoors demonstrates how to repair waterproof jackets - including tears and rips - to elevate your British-weather-ready gear skills.
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28th January 2025
QUIZ: Do you know how to avoid hypothermia?
Test your awareness with this journey through a winter’s day on the hill, devised by the experts at Mountaineering Scotland.
