22nd August 2025
Can walking boots be resoled or repaired?
These boots were made for walking but sometimes the soles get walked through. So, here's a guide to resoling or repairing your walking boots.
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22nd August 2025
Become a wildlife detective and help fight wildlife crime
Most wildlife crime takes place in remote places, making walkers the most likely witnesses.
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31st July 2025
How to overcome your fear of heights
A fear of heights can be debilitating for hillwalkers – but there are ways to ease the anxiety.
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29th July 2025
How to wash and care for your hiking shirt
Rob Haggan explores the best ways to wash and care for your hiking shirt after a weekend's walking.
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29th July 2025
How to choose the best materials for hiking shirts
Finding it hard to stay high and dry in your hiking shirts? You might need to switch materials.
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21st July 2025
How to store and transport your camping stove
Does your camping stove live in your backpack awaiting the next adventure? Perhaps that's not wise. Here's why.
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21st July 2025
What are the different types of camping stoves?
Any hungry hiker will know the value of a good camping stove. But which should you choose to cook your camp food?
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20th June 2025
What are the best materials for hiking trousers?
Tough, flexible materials in trousers are key - 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.