6th June 2023
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28th April 2023
Types of tents: shaping a good night’s sleep
Do you know your two-person tunnels from your geodisic and your domes? Here, we outline the different types of tents and what they're used for.
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6th April 2023
How to use personal locator beacons and satellite communicators
If you’re venturing deep into the mountains, out of reach of mobile phone signal, a personal locator beacon is a useful safety device if things go wrong.
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6th April 2023
Backpacking skills: cooking in camp
Food is important fuel on long backpacking trips or wild camping overnights. Discover how to cook in camp safely and efficiently.
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16th March 2023
How to choose a pair of walking boots
A boot buyer’s guide; the things to look out for and to consider when buying a new pair of walking boots. Walking boots come in different categories to suit different types of use. In this…
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1st February 2023
Waterproof Trousers vs Overtrousers
Keeping your legs warm and dry is essential for comfort and safety in cold stormy weather. Shorts or letting your trousers become soaked may be fine when it’s warm but otherwise legs need protecting from…
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1st February 2023
How to wild camp in winter
Contributing Editor David Lintern shares some hard-won tips, tricks and advice about how to winter wild camp safely.
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25th January 2023
Chris Townsend heads up Stac Pollaidh with Assynt Mountain Rescue
Our Gear Editor learns the ropes of rescues in high places with Assynt Mountain Rescue and Helly Hansen on Stac Pollaidh.
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20th January 2023
How to make your outdoor gear last for 40 years
Long-distance walking guru Chris Townsend reveals the secrets to making outdoor gear last for decades.
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5th January 2023
What sleeping bag should I use for summer?
Cool, damp nights are not uncommon in the UK so you'll need an adequate sleeping system to keep warm. Here's advice on how to choose.
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6th December 2022
Winter Skills: walking in crampons
Walking in crampons and using an ice axe are crucial skills to grasp when on firm snow and ice. The Great Outdoors takes you through everything you need to know.
