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
Should I use one or two hiking poles?
Single pringle or doing the double? When it comes to hiking poles, which is better?
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18th June 2024
Choosing the Best Materials for Hiking Shirts
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18th June 2024
How to wash and care for your hiking shirt
Rob Haggan explores the best ways to wash and care for your hiking shirt after a weekend's walking.
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18th June 2024
Do you wear socks with hiking sandals?
With great freedom of foot comes some sacrifice. So, when should you wear socks with hiking sandals?
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18th June 2024
Hiking sandals vs boots vs trail runners: Find your perfect fit in hiking footwear
We put hiking footwear in a head-to-head. Hiking sandals vs boots - which will reign supreme? You might be surprised.
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18th June 2024
What are the best materials for hiking trousers?
Tough, flexible materials in hiking trousers are impotant - as anyone who has attempted to straddle a stile too enthusiastically will understand.
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18th June 2024
Are tents waterproof?
Most tents these days are made with water-resistant qualities - but not all tents are made equal. We guide you through waterproof ratings and more.
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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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17th June 2024
How to choose hiking pants: our guide to trousers for walking and backpacking
Will Renwick, gives his advice for choosing the right kind of hiking pants for your outdoor adventures
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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.
