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Wild Camping for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide for the UK

Posted by Andy Neil on Sep 05, 2024

Wild camping is more than just a hobby; it’s an enriching and deeply rewarding experience that allows you to reconnect with nature in its most unfiltered form. Whether waking up to a breathtaking mountain sunrise, listening to the soothing sounds of a forest at night, or simply enjoying the solitude that only the wilderness can offer wild camping provides a unique escape from the everyday hus …
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A Guide to the Cleveland Way

Posted by Andy Neil on Aug 06, 2024

This is a guide to our local national trail, the Cleveland Way—the first long-distance path I completed and one that will always hold a special place in my heart. This captivating National Trail meanders through North Yorkshire’s diverse landscapes, spanning 109 miles from the charming market town of Helmsley to the picturesque seaside of Filey. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a casual exp …
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The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Rucksacks: Choosing and Using the Perfect Pack

Posted by Andy Neil on Jul 12, 2024

For any hiker or backpacker, the choice of rucksack can make or break a trip. Whether planning a day hike or a multi-week adventure, understanding the ins and outs of lightweight rucksacks is crucial for comfort and efficiency on the trail. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about choosing and using the perfect pack. At its core, a rucksack is desig …
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Rab Backpack Size Guide

Jun 11, 2024

Having a comfortable pack can be a make or break for your trip. No matter if you're carrying 18kg on a multi-day expedition, or just an extra layer and lunch on a short hill day. Fitting your pack properly takes a little time. But we promise it'll be time well spent. In this guide, we'll look at how to measure your back length and how to fit your pack. All adventures begin with a backpac …
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Rab Mythic Sleeping Bag Range Explained

May 02, 2024

With the highest warmth-to-weight ratio in the Rab range, the Mythic sleeping bags are optimised for moving fast and light. Combining advanced fabric technologies with our highest lofting down and slashing unnecessary grams with pioneering design. The Mythic range is all about slashing weight wherever possible. At home in high mountains, it’s ideal for venturing out long Alpine routes, multi- …
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Big Agnes Sleeping Mat Buying Guide

Posted by Mark Richardson on Mar 18, 2024

In this post we look at the Big Agnes sleeping mats that we stock and tell you a bit about them. Big Agnes's sleeping mats start at around 400 grams, they tend not to make extremely lightweight pads, preferring to focus on comfort and high insulation value, their pads are light for the job that they do. Designed for ultralight backcountry adventures, the Zoom UL Insulated eliminates the …
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Big Agnes Tent Guide

Mar 04, 2024

We stock the key ranges of Big Agnes tents, find out which they are and what they do here. — It's a straightforward pitch, just one pole. The bivvy can be secured with five peg-out points, though only three pegs are provided, unless in strong winds, once your matt is inside, that will give the bivvy most of its structure. I'm assuming the "three wire" in the Three wire hooped bivvy refer …
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