18th June 2024
How to clean a tent
Tent Care 101: The Great Outdoors explains the important process of how to clean a tent to ensure its longevity.
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10th June 2024
How to avoid midgies
Alex Roddie has had his fair share of midge-infested camps. Here he shares his top tips on alleviating the agonies of the next midgie apocalypse.
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4th June 2024
Skills: How to move fast in the mountains
Keri Wallace, ML and founder of Girls on Hills, knows how to move fast in mountains. She shares her hacks and how to avoid weekend warrior pitfalls.
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28th May 2024
How to make your hiking backpack waterproof
Although the fabric of most backpacks is waterproof, the seams, stitching and zips aren't. So, how can you make your backpack waterproof?
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22nd April 2024
Do you need a sleeping mat for camping?
The Great Outdoors advises on whether or not you need a sleeping mat for camping. A comfortable night under the stars awaits.
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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.
