22nd April 2024
What are the different types of sleeping mats?
Getting a good night's sleep outdoors is something of a dark art. Discover what sleeping mat is best for you.
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20th April 2024
Are Pop-up tents waterproof?
Are pop-up tents waterproof? You’re about to start planning a camping trip and you’ve seen a pop-up tent in our guide to the best pop-up tents that fits your needs but the weather forecast is…
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26th March 2024
What is the difference between hiking gloves for winter, summer and liner gloves?
With hundreds of hiking glove options out there, which would fit your adventures like... well, a glove?
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26th February 2024
Foot care for hikers: How to protect your feet on hillwalks
Don’t treat your feet as an afterthought next time you’re in the mountains.
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22nd February 2024
A home on two wheels: How to pack for a bikepacking trip
Ray Wood outlines the bits of kit you may not have thought of packing before you get on your bike.
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6th September 2023
Hill Skills: how to sleep well while backpacking
Alex Roddie shares his hard-won tips on how to sleep well while backpacking - plus secrets to sleeping in alpine huts, bothies and bivvying.
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21st August 2023
How to clean a sleeping mat
They get a lot of use and abuse outdoors. The Great Outdoors advises on how to clean a sleeping mat to ensure it's longevity.
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25th June 2023
How to clean a camping stove: advice for maintaining gas and liquid stoves
Will Renwick shares his tips for keeping your camping stove performing and lasting for longer.
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25th June 2023
How to choose a hiking shirt
Will Renwick explains the different types of materials, details and designs to look out for when choosing a hiking shirt for your outdoor adventures.
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28th April 2023
Types of tents: shaping a good night’s sleep
Do you know your two-person tunnels from your geodisic and your domes? Here, we outline the different types of tents and what they're used for.
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6th April 2023
How to use personal locator beacons and satellite communicators
If you’re venturing deep into the mountains, out of reach of mobile phone signal, a personal locator beacon is a useful safety device if things go wrong.
