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I’m a walking book author, and these are my top 14 hiking tips for beginners
Hiking is the most popular outdoor activity on the planet, but are you doing it right?
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Six reasons why I love fastpacking (and five mistakes to avoid)
Struggling to find the time to go backpacking? Try a fastpacking foray instead – following are some top tips for beginners
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The North Face Trail Lite 2-Person Tent review: Great escapes
The North Face's backpacking tent is an absolute winner: it's lightweight, weatherproof and superbly spacious.
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I tried a hammock that converts into a sleeping bag – is it a game-changer for camping?
Ticket To The Moon's Mat Hammock can be used both hung up and on the ground
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I’m an outdoor expert, and these are the 5 features I look out for when buying a new tent
After trying dozens of tents in the last few years, I boiled down the key features to consider to these five.
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If I were to camp out for the king's coronation, this is the tent I would use
I'm not going to, and I don't advise anyone to do it either, but if I had to, this is the tent I'd use to check out King Charles III's coronation
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Thule's new 4-person Approach rooftop tent takes glamping to a whole new level
The Approach transforms any SUV, sedan, truck, or hatchback vehicle into a home away from home
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Could this heat mat mean you never get cold in bed while camping again?
The Vango Radiate Heat Mat is like an electric blanket for your sleeping bag – we put one to the test in subzero temps to see if it works
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Decathlon used me as a crash test dummy to prove how waterproof their tents are
I went all the way to Passy in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, just to huddle in a tent getting sprayed with water… and it was totally worth it
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7 essential camping cooler tricks to keep your stuff chilled for longer when on a trip
Want your stuff to stay frosty for longer? Check out these seven cool box hacks/tips
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Will wearable sleeping bags revolutionise the outdoor industry? I tried one to find out
Voited's innovative 2-in-1 sleeping bag had me both impressed and perplexed
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Ticks – everything you need to know when camping, hiking, biking and trail running
How to avoid ticks, how to remove ticks, and how to prevent fear of ticks stopping you from enjoying the outdoors
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Sea to Summit Ascent ACI Down Sleeping Bag review: Versatile, packable all-rounder
Stay cosy across in the Sea to Summit Ascent I, which zips open into a quilt or can be cinched up to offer the warmth of down
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‘The Boy in the Tent’ comes inside after camping for three years
Teenager finishes epic campout at a festival after raising a fortune for charity
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Rab Solar Ultra 2 Sleeping Bag review: Bags of warmth and robustness for an amazing price
Rab Solar Ultra 2 Sleeping Bag is made entirely from recycled materials and offers warmth and robustness
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How to stay dry outdoors: Understanding the hydrostatic head (HH) rating of your jacket and tent
Wet weather walking can be fun, but not if you get soaked to the skin – understanding how waterproofing works can change your experience
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Sea to Summit launches innovative new tent
The Ikos is a sustainably made, high-performing trail tent available in 2- and 3-person versions
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Alpkit Whisper insulated camping mat: a lightweight 3-season sleeping pad for multiday backpacking escapades
Get a good night’s sleep on this comfortable camping mat, insulated to protect you from ground chill for most of the year
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Made with materials used by NASA, this sleeping bag claims to work in -40°C… but does it?
We test a prototype Biigloo sleeping bag in subzero conditions, with very mixed results
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Alpkit Soloist 1-person backpacking tent: a lightweight 3-season shelter for overnight and multiday adventures
Hit the trails and explore the moors with this small, niftily designed, lightweight 1-person tent
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Alpkit Pipedream 400 ultralight down 3-season sleeping bag: a warm and comfortable cocoon for backpackers
An impressively packable but super snug sleeping bag for adventures on the wild side for at least nine months of the year
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Appeal planned over Dartmoor wild camping decision
Dartmoor National Park Authority seek right to appeal recent judgment that removed the legal right to wild camp across Dartmoor
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Dartmoor demo defending wild camping rights draws thousands
Over 3,000 people joined a protest walk on Dartmoor yesterday, after a recent High Court decision effectively outlawed wild camping across all of England and Wales
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Fightback begins, after legal right to wild camp on Dartmoor is lost
Outdoor groups and wilderness access advocates prepare for battle after wealthy landowner wins legal case to remove the right for walkers, stargazers, bird watchers and youth groups to wild camp on Dartmoor
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Future of wild camping on Dartmoor under threat
A wealthy landlord has launched a legal bid to remove the right to camp out on Dartmoor, an experience long treasured by youth groups and outdoor enthusiasts
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Campingaz Camping Chef CV: a twin-burner hob plus grill for alfresco feasting
The highly practical Campingaz Camping Chef CV can keep hungry campers happy from breakfast to supper
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Sea to Summit Spark SP III Sleeping Bag Review: light and warm and packable
Light and highly packable, the technically-advanced Sea to Summit Spark SP III is a high-performing piece of kit
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Kelty Cosmic SI Mummy Sleeping Mat Review: A warm, robust camping pad
A warm, robust and comfortable camping mat for 3-season sleepouts
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Coleman’s Castle Pines 4L BlackOut Tent review: a spacious car camping tent for families of four
Throw the family in the car and head into the sticks for a few days of alfresco adventures, using this uncomplicated and roomy tunnel tent as a big basecamp
