22nd April 2024
Keela: Kit fit for mending mountains
Equipment Editor Chris Townsend discovers first-hand the importance of durability during intensive path repairs on An Teallach.
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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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25th February 2024
Mountain weather phenomena: fogbows, inversions, Aurora, Brocken spectres and more
From Brocken Spectres to Aurora, photographer James Roddie shares his hard-won tips on how to spot the seven wonders of 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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21st January 2024
Skills: How to avoid hikers’ fatigue when hillwalking
Hikers' fatigue doesn’t have to spoil your day, says Alex Roddie – there are things you can do to stave it off and feel fresh for longer.
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14th October 2023
Winter skills: How to use an ice axe
We've teamed up with Glenmore Lodge, Scotland's National Outdoor Training Centre to help prepare you for a winter in the mountains. Here, their expert Giles Trussell explains the ins and outs of ice axes and…
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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.
