Guide to buying a headtorch
As with all areas of technology, the headtorch is improving every year, both in terms of brightness and battery life. Continue reading
Camping
The right tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat can make or break your trip outside. Are you a car camper, a back packer, a long distance walker, an alpinist or a mountain marathon runner (or none of these)? Read the latest advice on everything from geodesic tents to insect repellent and make sure you choose the right gear for you.
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Sleeping Bags
What should I consider when buying a sleeping bag?
This article will concentrate mainly on down sleeping bags and is aimed at people who are going to be using their sleeping bags in tents throughout the year in the UK and who might be going to the Alps in the summer. Continue reading
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Food and Drink
What do I need to know about performance foods and drinks?
Paying attention to what you eat and drink can really affect your ability to perform physically and mentally when active and save you carrying more than you require. Continue reading
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Camping Stoves
What should I be looking for in a Camping Stove?
There are a bewildering number of camping stoves available on the market. Here we'll help you go straight to the vital statistics of stoves to aid comparison and highlight some of the features that you should be looking for.
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Tent Buying Guide
What do I need to know about my tent?
Are you a car camper, a back packer, a long distance walker, an alpinist or a mountain marathon runner (or none of these)? Everyone needs something different from a tent. Are you only interested in weight and comfort will be incidental? Or are you are going to be looking for a tent that can be carried easily yet will have space to live in?
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