19th June 2024
Do you need a tent for backpacking?
Some backpackers don't want to carry the weight of a full tent in their pack. So, what are the alternatives and their benefits to happy campers?
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18th June 2024
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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18th June 2024
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.
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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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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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5th September 2023
Trip Report: Chris Townsend is well-prepared for the Rough Bounds
Spirits not dampened by some challenging conditions in the Rough Bounds, Chris Townsend puts a host of gear through its paces.
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28th May 2021
ViewRanger to OutdoorActive: navigating the transition
The merger between popular navigation app ViewRanger and the OutdoorActive platform has left some users experiencing problems. Hanna Lindon investigates the issues.
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9th September 2020
*PROMOTION* Dare to explore: How an inspirational adventurer beat the odds
After breaking his neck in 2017, professional rugby player Ed Jackson was told he might never walk again. Now he’s training for an attempt on Gran Paradiso – with the help of the HONOR Watch…
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18th April 2019
Jack Wolfskin Launch Eco-Friendly Outdoor Clothing
Outdoor clothing brand Jack Wolfskin have teamed up with Europe’s largest conservation charity The National Trust to develop on an eco-friendly collection of men’s and women’s jackets, fleeces, t-shirts and trousers.
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3rd April 2019
Buyers’ Guide: Women’s Day Packs
Our guide to women’s day packs: what to look for, essential features, and a comparative review of top models.
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15th October 2018
The Great Outdoors guide to scrambling gear
Judy Armstrong recommends the best equipment for adding safe scrambling to your days on the hill.
