29th September 2023
Best backpacking meals for 2023
Food is often the number one topic on any backpacker’s mind. Alex Roddie taste tests mouth-watering backpacking meals.
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26th September 2023
How many calories do I need in backpacking meals?
How many calories in backpacking meals is the right amount of calories? More complex than you might think, The Great Outdoors answers your questions.
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9th September 2023
Sleeping bags: What you need for summer and winter camping
Here’s our guide to help you choose what type of sleeping bag you need for your next camping or backpacking trip, whether you’re heading out at the height of summer or in the depths of…
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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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20th August 2023
How to stay dry when hiking
Staying dry in bad weather can feel like a dark art. Alex Roddie shares top tips for hillwalkers including a reality check…
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31st July 2023
How to pack a backpack
Here's a tried and tested method for how to pack a backpack for a day hike, plus tips on loading a bigger rucksack for longer trips.
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31st July 2023
What types of sleeping bag are there?
Whenever you sleep under the stars, the type of sleeping bag you select can make or break your adventure. Learn which will best serve you here.
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10th July 2023
How to fit and choose a backpack for hiking
Backpacking expert Chris Townsend explains how to find your perfect fit in the backpack department.
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6th July 2023
What are the alternatives to sleeping bags?
Whether it's weight, comfort or cost that's putting you off, The Great Outdoors examines some alternatives to sleeping bags for wild camping.
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28th June 2023
Opinion: ‘Dig-and-dump’ culture must be binned
Dig-and-dump or bag-and-bin? That is the question Mary-Ann Ochota emplores you to ask yourself.
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7th June 2023
Can you use a regular backpack for hiking?
Gear shouldn’t be a barrier to enjoying the outdoors. Here, we answer your questions on affordable daypacks suitable for hiking.
