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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8th June 2023
How to hike in heat
How do you keep your cool and stay safe on hot days in the mountains? Here are some tips on beating the heat as a hiker.
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6th June 2023
How to plan a walking route
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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.
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6th April 2023
Backpacking skills: cooking in camp
Food is important fuel on long backpacking trips or wild camping overnights. Discover how to cook in camp safely and efficiently.
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16th March 2023
How to choose a pair of walking boots
A boot buyer’s guide; the things to look out for and to consider when buying a new pair of walking boots. Walking boots come in different categories to suit different types of use. In this…
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1st February 2023
Waterproof Trousers vs Overtrousers
Keeping your legs warm and dry is essential for comfort and safety in cold stormy weather. Shorts or letting your trousers become soaked may be fine when it’s warm but otherwise legs need protecting from…
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1st February 2023
How to wild camp in winter
Contributing Editor David Lintern shares some hard-won tips, tricks and advice about how to winter wild camp safely.
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25th January 2023
Chris Townsend heads up Stac Pollaidh with Assynt Mountain Rescue
Our Gear Editor learns the ropes of rescues in high places with Assynt Mountain Rescue and Helly Hansen on Stac Pollaidh.