25th February 2016
Get tooled up: How to use crampons
Ryan Simpson of Horizon Expeditions explains the options when choosing crampons, and how to use them
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Gear Skills
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25th February 2016
Has your compass been affected by reverse polarity
Are you sure your compass is pointing north? Mountain Safety Advisor Heather Morning explains how to keep your compass safe and how to fix the problem.
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25th February 2016
How to photograph the night sky
A winter wild camp can provide excellent conditions to photograph the night sky. Geoff Barton offers some tips for getting started...
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25th February 2016
Ordnance Survey: Understanding grid references
Ordnance Survey gives a guide to understanding grid references and the romer scale on a compass.
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25th February 2016
Best backpacking food for vegans
James Menta explains the best backpacking food for vegans and how to keep the calorie intake up when our in the mountains.
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25th February 2016
How to repair a worn shoe sole on the move
Chris Townsend shows us how to repair a worn shoe sole while on the move, a skill that will come in handy when out backpacking for the weekend.
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25th February 2016
How to repair zips
Fix those loose zips, misaligned and sticky teeth.
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25th February 2016
How to repair packs on the move
How to repair packs, ripped straps, broken buckle and broken pack frames while on the go.
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25th February 2016
Tips on how to wisely choose lightweight gear in winter
Chris Townsend provides some essential tips on choosing lightweight gear in winter, from footwear to cooking.
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25th February 2016
Tips for maintaining your sleeping bag
Chris Townsend offers advice on maintaining sleeping bags
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25th February 2016
Essential tips for first-time wild camping
Chris Townsend on wild camping for beginners.
