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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Gear Skills
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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
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.
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24th January 2025
Don’t sweat it: How to layer for winter hills
Getting your layering system right is the best way to keep warm on the hill. Helen Gestwicki and Ross Cadie from Mountaineering Scotland explain.
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17th October 2024
Sustainable Adventure: How to lessen the impact of your time outdoors
Tackling climate change is a task for all humanity, but there are still ways we can move the needle as individuals, says Alex Roddie.
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15th September 2024
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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14th September 2024
Do GPS watches need the internet?
Get answers to your FAQs about navigation wearables; from mapping capabilities to data usage.
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12th September 2024
Are sleeping bags waterproof?
Staying warm is the key to a good night’s rest in the great outdoors. Matt Jones examines how to keep your sleep system dry.
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12th September 2024
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.
