23rd April 2024
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Latest articles from TGO
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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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22nd April 2024
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.
Gear guides
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18th July 2023
The Great Outdoors Gear Awards 2023
Find out which products and brands have impressed our experienced jury in The Great Outdoors Gear Awards 2023.
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5th April 2024
Best backpacking tents for 2024
Leading camping and backpacking expert Chris Townsend puts single-person tents to the test, featuring the latest from MSR, Hilleberg, Vaude, Robens and more.
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22nd April 2024
The best hiking boots for 2024
Our expert gear team take a look at the best men’s and women’s three-season walking boots.
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21st April 2024
The best waterproof jackets for 2024
This season's best waterproof jackets for hiking and backpacking, as chosen by our team of outdoor experts.
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22nd April 2024
Best sleeping bag for hiking 2024
Our team of experts have put 10 of the best sleeping bags in variable conditions. Find out which bag came out on top.
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22nd April 2024
Best budget tents for 2024
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22nd April 2024
The best trail running shoes for 2024
Trail shoes aren't just for runners - many hikers and hillwalkers favour them too. David Lintern and Fiona Russell put the latest and best to the test.
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22nd April 2024
Best hiking shoes for 2024
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22nd April 2024
The best hiking boots for 2024
Our expert gear team take a look at the best men’s and women’s three-season walking boots.
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22nd April 2024
Best sleeping bag for hiking 2024
Our team of experts have put 10 of the best sleeping bags in variable conditions. Find out which bag came out on top.
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22nd April 2024
The best backpacking packs 2024
Your pack and its contents can make or break any backpacking trip. Chris Townsend and Francesca Donovan review the latest - including an innovative world-first.
Route guides and walks
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16th February 2023
Sky Walks: 9 of the best treks in the Alps
Planning an Alpine hiking holiday this year? Hanna Lindon picks out some of the best treks in the Alps, Europe’s greatest mountain chain.
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6th July 2023
12 of the best Peak District waterfall walks
The Great Outdoors rounds up the best Peak District waterfall walks and how to go waterfall hunting to find your own secret spots.
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9th June 2023
The best scrambling routes in the UK
Our contributors go on the hunt for spicy scrambles up and down the UK. Here are some of the best.
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7th August 2023
Hidden walks in the Peak District
Searching for solitude in the Peak District? Come with us as we round up some of the remaining 'secret' walks in this popular national park.
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12th March 2024
The Edale Skyline: route guide
Francesca Donovan guides you on a fine Peak District day challenge taking in the highlights above the Edale Valley.
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11th March 2024
The Vale of Ewyas: route guide
Fiona Barltrop strides out along the ridges of the The Vale of Ewyas in the Black Mountains.
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11th March 2024
Whinash ridge from Bretherdale: route guide
Ian Battersby abandons burdens at the doorway to a deserted dale and Winash ridge.
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11th March 2024
The Dodds Round: route guide
Often dismissed as boring and grassy, this secret route up the little-known Fisher’s Wife’s Rake path brings out the best of eastern Dodds, says James Forrest.
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28th February 2024
The Gatesgarth Round: route guide
Vivienne Crow joins the tops together for a western round which won't appear on the usual lists: The Gatesgarth Round.
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28th February 2024
The Fusedale Round: route guide
The best ridge walk in Ullswater? It doesn’t have iconic status, but the Fusedale Round is a brilliant high-level loop, says James Forrest.
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Outdoor skills
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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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